Postdoctoral research associate

Royal Holloway University of London; Egham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution is seeking a Postdoctoral research associate for a full-time position in Health Studies, focusing on data collection and analysis related to alternatives to antibiotics. The role involves conducting research in Nigeria and contributing to academic outputs related to ruminants. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant PhD and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and Development opportunities

Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution

Cycle to Work and Season Ticket Loans

Help with the cost of Eyesight testing

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in field data collection, particularly in agricultural settings.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis.
• Strong writing skills for academic publications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field data collection in Nigeria.
• Analyze data and write reports/articles for project.
• Focus on work related to ruminants.

Skills

Field data collection

Data analysis

Writing academic reports

Education

PhD in Health Studies or related field

Job description

Overview

Full-Time, Fixed-Term. Applications are invited for the post of Postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Health Studies. BAC4RumA “Bacteriocin-rich extract from engineered lactic acid bacteria as an antibiotic alternative for therapeutic and prophylactic use in ruminants and aquaculture” is looking to appoint a research assistant for one year with potential extension to the end of the project in November 2026. BAC4RumA is IDRC funded project looking for alternatives to Antibiotics for cattle and farmed tilapia in Nigeria. The post holder will be responsible for field data collection in Nigeria, data analysis and writing academic reports/articles for the project outcomes. The post holder will be mainly responsible for the work related to ruminants.

Responsibilities

• Field data collection in Nigeria
• Data analysis and writing academic reports/articles for project outcomes
• Work related to ruminants

Collaboration

The post holders will work directly with Dr Mahmoud Eltholth and consortium collaborators in the UK, Spain, and Nigeria. The position is full time with 35 hours per week.

What we offer

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing
• Free parking
• The post is based in Egham, Surrey near Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London

How to apply

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Mahmoud Eltholth, Department of Health Studies on [e-mail]

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: [e-mail]

Please quote the reference: 0825-198

Closing Date: 23:59, 17 September 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed