Research Assistant/Postdoctoral Research Assistant

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

• 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

What next: Please submit a CV and cover letter detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria. Interviews are expected to take place online at a date to be confirmed.

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Please contact Dr Alasdair Hubbard (alasdair.hubbard@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted

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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 Candida spp. 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.

Area
Veterinary Medicine & Science

Location
Sutton Bonington

Closing Date
Thursday 15 October 2026

Reference
MED2022326

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.

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