Research Associate/Fellow - Immune cell response to surfaces (Fixed Term)

Area

Life Sciences

Location

University Park

Salary

£31,387 to £46,485 per annum, depending on skills and experience (minimum £35608 with relevant PhD).

Closing Date

Tuesday 19 May 2026

Reference

MED1192626

Research Assistant position for EPSRC project Designing bio-instructive materials for translation ready medical devices

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join an EPSRC funded project that will design bio-instructive materials for translation ready medical devices.

A novel class of polymers developed in our labs show great promise in reducing infections and controlling host response in the clinic. We recently added the use of micro topography to provide a synergistic stimulus to tackle infections and found an improvement in the host immune response. This control of host response is applicable to achieving better implant integration and wound healing. These findings are being developed in this project to improve outcomes for medical devices in the clinic.

The successful candidate will be responsible for biological studies within the project including detailed immunological characterisation of sterile and infected single and co-cultures of immune and stromal cells, and correlative data analysis including surface characterisation of biomaterials.

Candidates must have a PhD submitted (or close to submission) or awarded in the area of immunology/biology or chemical sciences. Experience with cellular and molecular immunology, fibroblasts biology, wound healing assays and surface chemical analysis data acquisition and interpretation are highly desirable.

This is a collaborative project between the School of Pharmacy, The School of Computer Science, Physics and Astronomy, the School of Life Sciences and the Faculty of Engineering. This is a full-time post offered on a fixed-term contract until 30 th October 2027 and is available immediately. Your working hours will be (36.25 hours per week).

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Informal enquiries may be addressed to Amir Ghaemmaghami, email

amir.ghaemmaghami@notingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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