The Research Fellow at the Department of Biosciences will support the delivery of the MRC-funded project focused on developing and evaluating microRNA-based nanoscale delivery systems for inflammatory bowel disorders. The Research Fellow will bring strong research capability and will have specific responsibility for planning, conducting, and writing up research
Duties & Research Responsibilities of the role:
Manage, plan and conduct own research activity using recognised approaches, methodologies, and techniques within the research area.
Contribute to the undertaking of general laboratory duties such as ordering consumables/chemicals, maintenance of key laboratory equipment, where appropriate.
Resolve problems, in meeting research objectives and deadlines in collaboration with others.
Identify opportunities and assist in writing bids for research grant applications. Prepare proposals and applications to both external and/or internal bodies for funding, contractual or accreditation purposes.
Write up research work for publication and/or contribute to the dissemination at national/international conferences, resulting in successful research outputs.
Build relationships with both internal and external collaborators to exchange information, develop collaborative projects and identify potential opportunities for future collaboration
Maintain awareness of IP opportunities and help prepare patent documents.
Collaborate with academic colleagues on areas of shared interest for example, course development, collaborative or joint research projects.
Contribute to teaching that is in balance with wider contributions to research and other activities.
Guide and mentor PhD and Graduate student members within the research group.
Our current research portfolio has a particularly strong record in the application of novel technologies across interdisciplinary domains. Experience in metabolomics, microbiology, cell culture, organoid and organ-on-chip technologies is therefore essential or highly desirable for this role.
For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.
Interviews W/C 13th July 2026
Start date - 1st September 2026
