Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed-term)

University of Nottingham; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nottingham invites applications for a full-time research position on an ERC project focused on exploring the mechanisms of mitosis and meiosis in Plasmodium. This role involves advanced techniques in cell biology and gene editing, aimed at understanding the proliferation of malaria parasites. Candidates with a PhD and experience in related fields are highly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• PhD awarded or pending in cell division, molecular parasitology, yeast genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, or genetics.
• Experience in advanced cell biology, proteomics, and phospho-proteomics highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Investigate regulatory mechanisms of mitosis and meiosis in Plasmodium.
• Dissect protein networks and understand key novel signaling proteins.
• Utilize gene targeting and CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing techniques.

Skills

Advanced cell biology

Proteomics

Phospho-proteomics

Education

PhD in relevant subject area

Job description

Closing Date
Wednesday 25 June 2025

Reference
MED145725

Applications are invited from highly motivated and enthusiastic candidates for the above role to investigate and perform research to disseminate findings on an ERC project titled "Unravelling the atypical mitosis and meiosis in Plasmodium" under the supervision of Professor Rita Tewari.

The research will involve unraveling the regulatory mechanisms of mitosis and meiosis in parasite proliferative stages within the mosquito vector. This includes dissecting the protein network and understanding how key novel signaling proteins are involved in parasite proliferation stages. The work will involve gene targeting, both conditional knockdown and CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing using rodent malaria parasites, alongside cutting-edge cell biology, phosphorylation assays, and phospho-proteomics.

Candidates must hold a PhD (awarded or pending) or equivalent in a relevant subject area such as cell division, molecular parasitology, yeast genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, or genetics. Experience in advanced cell biology, proteomics, and phospho-proteomics is highly desirable.

The position is offered on a full-time (36.25 hours), fixed-term contract until 30th September 2027.

Informal inquiries may be addressed to Rita Tewari at [e-mail]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.