Research Assistant/Postdoctoral Research Assistant (Fixed Term)

Nottingham; Sutton Bonington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly environment

30 days holiday

Bonus scheme

Staff development

Benefits package

Job summary

The University of Nottingham is seeking a Research Assistant/Postdoctoral Research Assistant (Fixed Term) in Veterinary Medicine & Science at Sutton Bonington to join a Urology Foundation funded project studying Candida urinary tract infections and factors influencing fungal virulence.

The role involves microbiology, cell culture, antimicrobial testing, 2D/3D culture, and confocal microscopy, with data analysis, dissemination of findings, project design input, supervision of students, and

Qualifications

• Experience handling clinical pathogens, including fungi.
• Significant proficiency in antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of the 3D-UHU bladder model.
• Experience training and supervising staff and students.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret experimental data and prepare research outputs.
• Disseminate findings and contribute to project design.
• Supervise students and support training.
• Contribute to funding applications and future proposals.

Skills

Clinical pathogens

Antimicrobial testing

3D-UHU bladder model

Supervision of staff

Communication skills

Tools

2D culture

3D culture

Confocal microscopy

Microbiology techniques

Job description

Research Assistant/Postdoctoral Research Assistant (Fixed Term)

Area
Veterinary Medicine & Science

Location
Sutton Bonington

Salary
£32,080 to £35,608per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Closing Date
Thursday 15 October 2026

Reference
MED2022326

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Urology Foundation funded research project investigating the mechanisms underlying Candida urinary tract infections (UTIs) and evaluating novel treatment strategies. The successful candidate will contribute to a programme of research examining how metabolic factors influence the ability of Candidaspp. to cause fungal UTIs.

The postholder will use microbiological and cell culture techniques including antimicrobial susceptibility testing, 2D and 3D culture and confocal microscopy. The role will involve analysing and interpreting experimental data, preparing research outputs and the dissemination of findings. The successful applicant will also contribute to project design, supervision of students and the development of future funding applications. This position offers an excellent opportunity to generate findings that improve the prevention and treatment of fungal UTIs.

About the team

You will join a supportive and collaborative research team and work alongside academic staff, postgraduate researchers and students. You will contribute to translational research that aims to improve our understanding and treatment of urinary tract infections. The role offers access to excellent microbiology, cell culture and imaging facilities, opportunities to develop a broad range of experimental and analytical skills, and support for professional development through conference attendance, training and outreach activities.

About you

The candidate is expected to have expertise handling clinical pathogens, including fungi, significant proficiency in antimicrobial susceptibility testing, excellent communication skills, theoretical and practical knowledge of the 3D-UHU bladder model and experience of training and supervising staff and students.

What we offer:

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

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