Hybrid Research Associate: In Vitro Neural & Immune Models

Dunhillmedical; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sheffield invites applications for a Research Associate in Host Compatibility and In Vitro Biological Models within the School of Clinical Dentistry. The role focuses on developing neural and glial models to test interactions with engineered fungal materials, emphasizing safety and immune readouts.

You will collaborate across bioengineering, microbiology and translational neurotechnology, contributing to assay development, data analysis and milestone reporting to support a

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience or related discipline; equivalent experience.
• Proven ability in research with publications.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and in vitro models.
• Experience with viability/toxicity assays, immunostaining and imaging.
• Ability to design, run and analyse quantitative assays with proper controls.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with neural/glial, BBB/endothelial or organoid models; ex vivo systems desirable.
• Desirable: fungal/microbial exposure assays or live-cell imaging.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain neural, glial, immune and BBB-relevant in vitro models.
• Develop fungal exposure assays across live, arrested or non-viable states.
• Measure host compatibility using viability, toxicity and inflammatory readouts.
• Coordinate with project teams and contribute to data analyses and reporting.
• Maintain detailed records and contribute to publications and progress reports.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Neural/glial models

Immunological assays

Microscopy

Quantitative readouts

Education

PhD in neuroscience or biomedical science

Tools

Fluorescence/confocal microscopy

In vitro biological models

Job description

The University of Sheffield invites applications for a Research Associate in Host Compatibility and In Vitro Biological Models within the School of Clinical Dentistry. The role focuses on developing neural and glial models to test interactions with engineered fungal materials, emphasizing safety and immune readouts.

You will collaborate across bioengineering, microbiology and translational neurotechnology, contributing to assay development, data analysis and milestone reporting to support a