Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed term) (ENG reference: ENG131025

About the role - Applications are invited for a Research Associate/Fellow in the department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering to join an exciting project. The project is focused on developing previously identified polymers that show an ability to prevent bacterial biofilm formation on surfaces. The polymer has already been successfully CE-marked as a urinary catheter coating, and this project aims to further develop the commercial potential of the polymer coating. This role will mainly be focused on bacterial biofilm assays on polymer coated components but will also involve making coated samples prior to biofilm assays. The project will be hosted in the Advanced Materials Research Group and Biodiscovery Institute at the University of Nottingham, and there is a collaboration with a UK-based company to develop anti-biofilm components for potable water applications.

About you- Candidates must hold or expect to shortly obtain a PhD, or equivalent in in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or similar Science / Engineering degree. Candidates must be able to demonstrate practical microbiological experience, use of the relevant characterisation/microscopy techniques used in the analysis of bacterial biofilms. Some experience or knowledge of polymer chemistry will also be preferred. 

What we offer- 

A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environmentA hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each weekGenerous 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 workWe are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunitiesYou 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 - 

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Your working hours will be (36.25 hours per week). Job share arrangements may also be considered. This full-time post will be offered as a fixed term 5-month contract that will finish no later than 31 December 2025. Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Please contact Dr Adam Dundas (adam.dundas1@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. 

Closing Date: 02 May 2025 Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)