Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed term)

University of Nottingham School of Humanities; Sutton Bonington; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nottingham School of Humanities seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow to join the iBreed project, a Gates Foundation funded programme. You will work on creating an in vitro gametogenesis platform and collaborate with teams in Nottingham and Edinburgh.

The role requires a PhD in a related field, strong publication record, and ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team. The post is fixed-term until 30 April 2028 and full-time.

Qualifications

• Strong background in developmental biology or stem cell biology.
• Experience with bioinformatic analysis of single-cell datasets.
• Experience in gene editing or genetic manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Join an interdisciplinary team across Nottingham and Edinburgh.
• Contribute to cutting-edge research at the interface of developmental biology and reproductive technologies.
• Develop independent ideas within the programme aims.

Skills

Developmental biology

Bioinformatic analysis

Gene editing

Education

PhD in cell biology or developmental biology

Tools

Single-cell data analysis

Job description

Salary

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

Area

Animal Sciences

Location

Sutton Bonington

Closing Date

Thursday 03 December 2026

Reference

SCI837826

Postdoctoral Research Associate / Postdoctoral Research Fellow

We are inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow to join iBreed, an ambitious research programme funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, focused on the development of a novel in vitro gametogenesis platform.

The iBreed programme is a collaborative project between research groups led by Professor Ramiro Alberio at the University of Nottingham and Dr Tom Burdon and Professor Ian Adams at the University of Edinburgh (The Roslin Institute). The project aims to apply state‑of‑the‑art stem cell and developmental biology approaches to generate bovine gametes, addressing fundamental questions in reproduction while delivering tools with significant translational potential.

You will join a highly interactive, interdisciplinary team and contribute to cutting‑edge research at the interface of developmental biology, stem cell biology and reproductive technologies. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across the Nottingham and Edinburgh teams and will be encouraged to develop independent ideas within the broader aims of the programme.

Candidate profile

You will have a strong scientific background in one or more of the following areas:

• Developmental biology and/or stem cell biology
• Bioinformatic analysis of single cell datasets
• Gene editing or genetic manipulation

You will be highly motivated, proactive and self‑driven, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in cell biology, developmental biology or a closely related discipline; candidates who are nearing submission of their PhD thesis in a relevant area will also be considered.

A track record of peer‑reviewed publications is desirable. Experience in bioinformatics, or quantitative data analysis will be a key requirement for the role .

The post is available immediately and will be offered on a fixed‑term contract until 30th April 2028. This is a full‑time post.

For More Information On Our Lab Activities Please Visit

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/Biosciences/People/ramiro.alberio

For informal enquiries please contact Ramiro Alberio ([e-mail]). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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