Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed term)

University-of-Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday

Staff development

Benefits package

Job summary

The University of Nottingham’s Centre of Metabolism and Ageing Physiology (CoMAP) is seeking a researcher to advance studies in skeletal muscle metabolism with ageing. You will work with state-of-the-art mass spectrometry, contributing to independent and collaborative projects.

You will have opportunities to develop methods, extend your research portfolio, and publish findings, with mentorship and support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience with mass spectrometry techniques.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, and contribute to publications.

Responsibilities

• Support research in skeletal muscle metabolism with ageing and disease conditions.
• Utilise mass spectrometric approaches to study muscle protein turnover and metabolism.
• Contribute to writing up results for publication and grant applications.

Job description

Salary
£32,080 to £47,389per annum, depending on skills and experience (minimum £35608 with relevant PhD).

Closing Date
Friday 11 September 2026

Reference
MED826126

The purpose of this role will be to support researchers within the Centre of Metabolism and Ageing Physiology (CoMAP) research team, an internationally renowned research group, in conducting research in the area of skeletal muscle metabolism with ageing and clinical conditions where muscle mass loss or maintenance is important in disease progression, the important role of muscle in health and disease is often overlooked. This role will primarily include using mass spectrometric approaches/instrumentation, the facility houses 11 mass spectrometers of varying configuration and molecular biological approaches to study muscle protein turnover and metabolism, primarily in humans. You will be expected to undertake independent research, as well as working as part of a team, and contribute to writing up this work for publication, public dissemination and future grant applications.

You will have the opportunity to use your initiative and creativity to identify areas for research, develop research methods and greatly extend your research portfolio and expertise.

For further information please see the COMAP and Stable Isotope Mass Spectrometry (SIMS) Facility webpages.

The School of Medicine recognise the importance of continuous professional development and therefore the importance of providing opportunities, structured support and encouragement to engage in professional development each year.

To find out more about the School of Medicine, its values, vision, teaching and research, please see our further information leaflet.

What we offer

It’s important that you highlight key benefits and rewards and why candidates should choose us.

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 (30) days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• 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.

Your working hours will be (36.25 hours per week) for 15 months.. Please contact (Prof Ken Smith ([e-mail] or Dr Dan Wilkinson [e-mail] ) if you have further questions about this role.

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Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration .