Research and Teaching (R&T) Positions at University of Nottingham

Business Science Associate/Fellow - Mass Spectrometry and Protein Footprinting (Fixed term)

Reference      SCI161622

Closing Date Thursday, 5th May 2022

Job Type        Research

Department    Chemistry

Salary              £27924 to £40927 per annum (pro rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience (minimum £31406 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance 

This Business Science Fellowship role contributes towards the development of photochemical protein footprinting techniques that allows mapping of interaction sites between proteins, and between proteins and their ligands which are relevant to business. The role holder will undertake a series of projects focussed on the rapid detection and characterisation of molecules binding to targets (e.g. proteins) and the study of protein-protein interactions which have potential applications within industry. 

The successful applicant will respond to business enquiries related to mass spectrometry and protein footprinting. The role holder will be responsible for designing, coordinating and delivering laboratory based projects to meet the needs of business. The Business Science Fellow will also work closely with the Business Partnership Unit to complete market analysis and business development activities.

Business Science Fellowships is an established programme that offers the opportunity to develop experience of working at the interface of academia and business. The role provides an opportunity for suitably qualified individuals to develop further their research and scientific skills while working on knowledge exchange and industry related projects. 

Candidates must have, or be about to obtain, a PhD in chemistry or biochemistry or a related discipline. Some experience of working on industry related projects and analysing proteins and in sample analysis by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry will be an advantage. 

The post is available from 1st May 2022 and will be offered as a fixed-term contract for a period of 12 months. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours); Job share arrangements may be considered. 

The University of Nottingham is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The School values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The School of Chemistry holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing women’s careers in science. You can read more about what this means at http://www.athenaswan.org.uk/ and on our website http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/chemistry/about/athena-swan.aspx

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Neil Oldham (neil.oldham@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see the our webpage on Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge.

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Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed term)

Reference      SCI160022

Closing Date  Friday, 6th May 2022

Job Type        Research

Department   Chemistry

Salary            £27924 to £34304 per annum, depending on skills and experience (minimum £31406 with relevant PhD).

Developing New Drugs to Treat Myotonic Dystrophy

We are recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to the School of Chemistry at the University of Nottingham, to work on a drug discovery under the supervision of Professor Christopher J. Hayes, working in close collaboration with Professor J. David Brook (School of Life Sciences, Nottingham) as part of the wider Myotonic Dystrophy drug discovery team.

Myotonic dystrophy is the most common form of muscular dystrophy in adults and affects about one in 8,000 people.  It is a long-term genetic disorder that affects muscle function, and there is currently no treatment available.  The project will develop novel kinase inhibitors to treat myotonic dystrophy.  This exciting project is a collaboration between researchers based in the Schools of Chemistry, and Life Sciences at University of Nottingham and the University of Oxford.

Candidates should have experience of multi-step synthetic organic chemistry and (preferably) its application to Medicinal Chemistry/Drug Discovery.

The successful candidate will carry out the following duties:

•    Undertake the design and synthesis of a range of novel kinase inhibitors as directed by Professor Chris Hayes.

•    Synthesise sufficient quantity of materials to provide samples for evaluation of their efficacy and drug-like properties by collaborators in the Schools of Life Science and other project partners.

•    Prepare high quality supporting data for patent applications and publications resulting from the project.

•    Liaise with academic collaborators, contribute to the supervision of student projects and to the maintenance and smooth running of the research laboratory.

Successful candidates will:

•    Have a first degree in Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry or closely related discipline.

•    Hold a PhD (or expect to complete their PhD soon) in medicinal chemistry or synthetic organic chemistry.

•    Be available to take up the post from the 1st May 2022.

•    Have a track record of productivity in medicinal chemistry or synthetic organic chemistry.

•    Have excellent organisational, communication and team working skills.

This post is available from 1st May 2022 and is fixed term for 24 months. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours).

The School of Chemistry values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The School holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing women's careers in science. You can read more about this at www.athenaswan.org.uk and on our website www.nottingham.ac.uk/chemistry/about/athena-swan 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Chris Hayes, email: chris.hayes@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see the our webpage on Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge.

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Assistant Professor in Ancient History (fixed term)

Reference       ARTS154122

Closing Date  Sunday, 8th May 2022

Job Type        Research & Teaching

Department   Classics & Archaeology

Salary             £37467 to £40927 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience.

The Department of Classics and Archaeology at the University of Nottingham is looking to appoint an Assistant Professor in Ancient Greek History (Teaching focus). You will have a PhD in classics/ancient history, ability to teach ancient Greek history and ancient Greek language at all levels, and a strong commitment to the Department. You should be able to teach in the area of ancient Greek history of the fifth and fourth centuries B.C., as one requirement will be the delivery of a 2nd/3rd year module on Periklean Athens.

As an Assistant Professor you will be expected to:

Deliver innovative teaching and curriculum design

Provide curriculum leadership within your area

Contribute positively and proactively to the department’s teaching culture

Supervise and examine undergraduate and postgraduate students

Support tutorial groups, developing their knowledge and learning skills

Take a proactive role in the pastoral support of students, dealing with sensitive issues

Be responsible for administrative duties

We believe in an inclusive working environment for all. We are welcoming, supportive, and caring, and pride ourselves on our positive community. Diversity is vital to our success and fundamental to our values. We want to raise our performance for a diverse audience of students and scholars. We are, therefore, particularly keen to receive applications from people who are currently underrepresented in Classics and Ancient History, such as those of underrepresented genders (e.g., women, non-binary, trans) and people from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds.

You will contribute to an exceptional education for undergraduates and postgraduates in Ancient History and make an exceptional contribution to the Department’s teaching profile and culture. You will be keen to pursue opportunities for impact, public engagement, and interdisciplinarity. You will contribute to the administration of the Department and be keen on championing and promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives.

Shortlisting is anonymous: we cannot see any personal data in your application until shortlisting is completed (shortlisting is by criteria-based questions based on the person specification, rather than CV or letter).

This is a full time (36.25 hours), fixed term post from August 2022 (or as soon thereafter) to 31st July 2023. Arrangements for job share would be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Will Bowden, Email: Will.Bowden@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this Email address will not be accepted.

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see the our webpage on Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge.

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Research Fellow in Human-Robot Computer Interaction (Fixed term)

Reference      SCI155422

Closing Date Sunday, 22nd May 2022

Job Type       Research

Department  Computer Science

Salary            £31406 to £40927 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

We seek a talented researcher with a background in Human-Computer Interaction and/or Human-Robot Interaction to research and contribute to design of interactive robotic and autonomous systems. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary national research Hub on Trustworthy Autonomous Systems, funded by UKRI until 2024 (www.tas.ac.uk), working with experts in Computer Science, Engineering, Policy, Medicine & Health, Sociology and Psychology1. The role holder will work alongside interdisciplinary researchers in Horizon DER (www.horizon.ac.uk) and the Mixed Reality Lab in the School of Computer Science at the University of Nottingham.  

We look to appoint a candidate with a background in quantitative, qualitative and creative methods applicable to design and study collaborative robotic systems (Co-bots). You would furthermore contribute or lead research projects that design, build and study digital and physical interactive and autonomous systems that are trustworthy in principle and trusted in practice in areas such as health and wellbeing, the future of work, recovery from the pandemic, pathways to net zero, and an inclusive, fair and just world.   

The candidate will have experience in methods such as user studies, surveys, interviews and focus groups and both quantitative and qualitative analysis. Furthermore, a demonstrable interest in collaborative robotics and autonomous systems, such as experience in Human-Robot Interaction or human-centred design, and/or experience in building or evaluating interactive robotic systems would set the candidate apart.  

The role holder would work with colleagues and robotic equipment in the Cobot Maker Space (https://cobotmakerspace.org), which includes a range of anthropomorphic, mobile, telepresence, and gripper arm robots.  

The post holder will be expected to undertake independent research as well as working as part of a team - this will include using approaches or methodologies and techniques appropriate to the type of research, and being responsible for writing up their work in order to contribute to published outcomes. 

The role holder will have the opportunity to use their initiative and creativity to identify areas for research, develop research methods and extend their research portfolio. 

This is a full-time post (36.25 hours), fixed term for 2 years. Arrangements for job share would be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Derek McAuley (derek.mcauley@nottingham.ac.uk) or Dr Joel Fischer (joel.fischer@nottingham.ac.uk). Applications must be submitted online via https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk; please note that applications sent by email will not be accepted.

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see the our webpage on Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge.

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Associate Professor in Accounting

Reference         SOC099922

Closing Date    Friday, 29th April 2022

Job Type           Research & Teaching

Department       Business School

Salary          £53348 to £63668 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Nottingham University Business School is one of the UK’s leading Business Schools and a globally ranked centre for management education and research at one of the UK’s most successful universities. With around 160 academic staff, it has a strong commitment to excellent research, teaching and learning. We are embracing the contemporary challenges confronting Business Schools and Universities more broadly by integrating sustainability issues in the curriculum and inspiring radical innovative thinking in our students. We are financially strong both as a Business School and a University. For more information about the School, please see http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/business/.

Applications are invited for the position of Associate Professor in Accounting, based in the Accounting Department at Nottingham University Business School.  

The appointment will be in the Research and Teaching job family, with either a teaching or research emphasis, depending on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. Please refer to the relevant role profile document for further information. The post holder will be expected to contribute to high quality teaching on the range of programmes offered by the School at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. They should have excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to teach in relevant subjects within Accounting (especially Business Planning: Taxation; Tax Compliance; financial accounting; Financial Accounting and Reporting). They will also be required to make an appropriate contribution to administration.

Candidates for the post with a research emphasis (on a research and teaching contract) should have a PhD or equivalent in relevant subject area and teaching experience in relevant subjects at the HE level. They will be expected to engage in high quality research and must have a sustained track record of publishing in world-leading, peer-reviewed journals in Accounting, along with an ability to supervise postgraduate and PhD students. Candidates should have the ability to advance their own research area, the flexibility to collaborate with colleagues and the ability to work well in a team.

Candidates for the post with a teaching emphasis (on a teaching and learning contract) must possess extensive teaching and/or research experience, supported by relevant PhD and/or HE teaching qualification or recognition against UKPSF, and/or additional experience. In addition, they should be qualified accountant. They should be able to demonstrate achievement in teaching as shown by: a record of excellence in undergraduate and/or graduate teaching; evidence of innovation in curriculum development, course design and course delivery; commitment of delivery of quality services to students, AND/OR involvement in the development of policy and administrative matters within the Faculty and University, AND/OR proven skills of leadership in teaching and curriculum development underpinned by scholarship.

This is a full-time (36.25 hours), permanent position, available from September 2022.

Please include a note on the additional information section to state if you are applying for the research and teaching post or the teaching and learning post.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Emmanuel Adegbite, tel: +44 (0)115 8466203 or email emmanuel.adegbite@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see the our webpage on Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge.

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Assistant Professor in Psychology, Sociology, and Public Health

Reference           MED136622

Closing Date      Thursday, 12th May 2022

Job Type             Research & Teaching

Department        Education Centre

Salary                £40927 to £50296 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

The University of Nottingham is looking to appoint an assistant professor in Medical Sciences for the University of Nottingham Medical school at Derby. Applications are invited for the post of Assistant Professor (area(s) of psychology, sociology and/or public health) based at University Hospitals of Burton and Derby NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Derby Hospital Centre, Derby.

You will work directly with the course lead for the graduate entry medical programme (GEM) and the BSc medical physiology and therapeutics course lead to deliver a consistently excellent standard of health-related psychology, sociology and public health teaching. You will convene modules, supervise undergraduate projects and contribute to assessment processes. You will provide a consistently excellent standard of teaching and support for student learning that is underpinned by scholarship related to the discipline.

You must have a relevant degree and PhD or equivalent in related subject area and may or may not have a medical degree. You will also be required to demonstrate experience of negotiating, problem-solving and teamwork.

You will have a high-level analytical capability to facilitate conceptual thinking, innovation, and creativity.

This role is offered on full time (36.25 hour), permanent basis. Job share arrangements may be considered.

At the University of Nottingham, we aim to give you all the support you need to nurture your talent, develop and reach your professional and personal career goals. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a university employee, you will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a generous holiday allowance.

Informal enquiries maybe addressed to Dr Diane Hudman, diane.hudman@nottingham.ac.uk

Please note that applications sent directly to this Email address will not be accepted.

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see the our webpage on Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge.

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Assistant Professor in Anatomy

Reference         MED136722

Closing Date    Wednesday, 18th May 2022

Job Type           Research & Teaching

Department      Education Centre

Salary               £40927 to £50296 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

The University of Nottingham is seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor in Anatomy for the University of Nottingham Medical School at Derby, based at Royal Derby Hospital.

You will work directly with the Anatomy Lead to deliver a consistently excellent standard of anatomy teaching, with a particular emphasis on musculoskeletal anatomy and neuroanatomy. You will convene modules on our undergraduate programmes, supervise undergraduate projects and contribute to assessment processes. You will provide a consistently excellent standard of teaching and support for student learning that is underpinned by scholarship related to the discipline. Please note: this is a teaching-focused role and prospective candidates should have extensive prior experience in teaching clinically relevant human anatomy to undergraduate students.

You must have a postgraduate qualification in human anatomy or a related subject area e.g. MSc or PhD, or the equivalent in professional qualifications and experience. You will also be required to demonstrate experience of effective negotiating, problem-solving, teamwork and pastoral support.

You will have a high-level analytical capability to facilitate conceptual thinking, innovation, and creativity.

This role is offered on full-time (36.25 Hours), permanent basis. Job share arrangements may be considered.

At the University of Nottingham, we aim to give you all the support you need to nurture your talent, develop and reach your professional and personal career goals. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a University employee, you will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a generous holiday allowance.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Diane Hudman, diane.hudman@nottingham.ac.uk

Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see the our webpage on Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge.

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Research Assistant / Associate / Fellow (Fixed term)

Reference       ENG455621X1

Closing Date  Wednesday, 27th April 2022

Job Type        Research

Department   Engineering

Salary       £27924 to £40927 per annum, (pro rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience (minimum £31406 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance

This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team which is internationally renowned for research in Microwave Processing of materials. We are looking for a research fellow, associate or assistant whose expertise and skills lie in electromagnetic modelling and simulation. We are seeking applications from people whose backgrounds, experience and identity broaden and enhances the diversity of our existing team. Our Faculty is committed to creating opportunities for people traditionally underrepresented in Engineering.

The candidate should have a first degree and/or MSc, for assistant role, or PhD in electrical & electronic engineering or related field, or near completion, for associate/fellow role. Please see separate role profiles according to level. The candidate needs to have experience in electromagnetic simulation using numeric tools such as COMSOL, CST, ANSYS or others.

You will contribute to electromagnetic engineering, modelling and design aspects to a highly multi-disciplinary team working to develop microwave-heating based platform technologies with the potential to access a wide range of markets across sectors as diverse as steelmaking, nuclear, food, catalysis and energy. These applications have significant promise at a small laboratory scale with over 2000 journal papers published annually by global researchers. However, few if any, practical applications of microwave technology exist at a commercial scale. You will be supported to work on the electromagnetic design and scale-up of platform heating technologies across a range of applications including both pilot plant and industrial based work across a range of end-users.

We are seeking innovative thinkers from a broad range of experiences and backgrounds and significant training and support will be offered to help you develop any new skills which are required. You should also have an enthusiasm to develop your expertise in electromagnetic engineering and process simulation to produce high-quality journal publications. .

This role is available on a fixed term basis to 31st December 2023. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours); however, applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 18.13 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. Arrangements for job share would be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Jose Rodriguez, email: jose.rodriguez@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email addresses will not be accepted.

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see the our webpage on Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge.

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Senior Research Fellow (Fixed term)

Reference        ENG122122

Closing Date   Saturday, 30th April 2022

Job Type         Research

Department    Engineering

Salary       £40927 to £50296 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Research Fellow role for a new EPSRC funded Programme Grant entitled Decarbonised Clean Marine: Green Ammonia Thermal Propulsion (MariNH3). This is a new multidisciplinary consortium with a broad industrial network assembled to address the challenges around green ammonia for marine Internal Combustion (IC) engine applications, with focus upon total energy demand reduction with minimised pollutant emissions.

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Research Fellow to drive forward and support the engine research work at Nottingham. Candidates must have significant prior experience of experimental and analytical low carbon IC engine combustion research (both fundamental and applied), with an established international track record of high impact outputs. We are looking for a self-starting individual with a good mix of practical engine laboratory skills coupled with in-depth understanding of advanced fuels and IC engine operation. Significant prior experience of low/zero carbon fuels and clean combustion modes in both thermodynamic and optical engines is essential. Candidates must also have a successful track record of multidisciplinary research with both industry and academic partners, with a willingness to work in new technical areas related to the programme (potentially involving short placements at UK based partners). 

Reporting to the Director of the Programme, the role holder will work with the academics, researchers and PhD students in managing and conducting research activities across the programme. Prior direct experience of successful PhD student supervision is essential. The successful candidate will be dynamic, well organised and will have a calm and positive attitude in working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders internally and externally, sometimes on challenging and complex multidisciplinary issues. 

This is a full time (36.25 hours) post for a period of 3 years. Requests for secondment from internal candidates will 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. Arrangements for job share would be considered.

The Faculty of Engineering was the first in the UK to be awarded an Athena Silver SWAN Award, in recognition of our commitment to supporting and advancing women’s careers in Engineering (STEMM). You can read more about this initiative at www.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering/athena-swan

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof Alasdair Cairns, Alasdair.Cairns1@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see the our webpage on Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge.

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Research Associate/Fellow in Composites Manufacturing (Fixed term)

Reference       ENG133822

Closing Date  Wednesday, 4th May 2022

Job Type         Research

Department    Engineering

Salary        £27924 to £40927 per annum (pro rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience (minimum £31406 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance

EPSRC Future Composites Manufacturing Research Hub (the Hub) and the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Nottingham is inviting applications for a position of Research Associate/Fellow in Composites Manufacturing.

The Hub is a £10.3m investment by the EPSRC to engage academics from across the UK to deliver a step change in the manufacturing of polymer matrix composites. The Engineering Faculty at UoN has an excellent international reputation for high quality theoretical and experimental research funded by EU, EPSRC, DTI and manufacturing industry, including leading the Hub.

The person appointed will develop and validate (virtually and in a lab) effective algorithms aimed at detecting defects and active control for resin transfer moulding (RTM) under influence of uncertainties. The successful candidate will join the established interdisciplinary team working on the Core project “Resin injection into reinforcement with uncertain heterogeneous properties: NDE and control” funded by the Hub. The team works at the forefront of using and developing uncertainty quantification techniques for composites manufacturing which is an exciting and very novel area of research.

Candidates are expected to hold a good degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline and to be qualified to PhD level (or about to complete) in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Candidates must have experience in composites manufacturing including modelling of related physical processes. They must possess excellent computational skills as well as ability to perform experiments in a composites lab.

Candidates will need to be able to undertake research and perform communication activities (including the writing of reports and publications and the presentation of results at conferences and meetings) with a minimum of supervision.

This position is available until 31st December 2023. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours). Job share arrangements may be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof Michael Tretyakov, Dr Mikhail Matveev or Dr Andreas Endruweit, tel: +44 (0)115 95 14954 Or email Michael.Tretyakov@nottingham.ac.uk, Mikhail.Matveev@nottingham.ac.uk or Andreas.Endruweit@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email addresses will not be accepted.

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see the our webpage on Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge.

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Research Fellow in Fabrication of Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs) thin films for volatile organic compound sensing (Fixed term)

Reference        ENG135622

Closing Date   Wednesday, 11th May 2022

Job Type          Research

Department     Engineering

Salary        £31406 to £40927 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

As part of the EPSRC funded “Volatile organic compound sensing in healthcare using optical interrogation of metal-organic frameworks” project, we seek to develop a disruptive sensing platform based on optical fibre sensors (OFS) modified with metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and to apply this to challenges in healthcare. The researcher will focus on fabrication of MOF thin films and interfacing these with OFS using a range of methods (e.g. sol-gel, conventional direct synthesis, layer by layer, and microwave heating). The researcher will use a range of techniques to evaluate the coated sensors underpinned by state-of-the-art characterisation suites including X-ray diffraction, gas sorption and the Nanoscale and Microscale Research Centre (nMRC). The researcher will work within a team across 3 universities, where the other parts will focus on MOF discovery and screening, in vitro validation, and testing of the developed sensors in clinical settings. 

The researcher will join a vibrant and supportive research team at Nottingham and will interact closely with project partners from the University of Manchester, Brunel University, and Nottingham University Hospitals Trust. The proposed research is expected to lead to high quality publications and impact in healthcare, making this an ideal training opportunity for future industrial or academic careers.

Candidates must have a PhD degree or equivalent in Chemistry or Engineering in areas related to metal organic framework synthesis, application, and characterisation. In addition, they should have excellent leadership and communication skills, a strong track record in disseminating research outputs, and the ability to work as part of a team.

The work will be led by Drs Andrea Laybourn and Begum Tokay at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, UK. This role is offered on a full-time (36.25 hours), fixed term contract for 24 months. Job share arrangements may be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Andrea Laybourn, email Andrea.Laybourn@nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see the our webpage on Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge.

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Assistant / Associate Professor of Vertebrate Genomics

Reference        MED114622

Closing Date   Sunday, 22nd May 2022

Job Type          Research & Teaching

Department      Life Sciences

Salary             Assistant Professor £37467 to £50296 per annum (pro rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance

Associate Professor £53348 to £63668 per annum (pro rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance

The School of Life Sciences, University of Nottingham seeks to appoint an Assistant/Associate Professor in the broad area of ‘Vertebrate Genomics’, encompassing the genetics and genomics of humans and/or vertebrate model systems. We are seeking an outstanding research scientist, who is passionate about teaching and has a collegial attitude. The School offers a welcoming and dynamic research and teaching environment, with broad strengths across biology and excellent research facilities.

Your research will address questions in the genetics and genomics of humans and/or model vertebrates. We are especially interested in applications from those whose research links -omics data with laboratory experimentation and/or computational methods.

You will have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant subject, a successful track record and the ability to lead an exciting and innovative research programme. You will have an enthusiasm and aptitude for teaching in the area of genetics, biology and zoology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We seek collegial applicants who are committed to fostering an inclusive research culture and to the effective functioning of our division and school.

You will be based in the Division of Cells, Organisms and Molecular Genetics (COMGen), which has particular strengths in the genetics of human disease, bioinformatics, evolutionary and developmental biology and biotechnology. Of particular relevance to this post, colleagues in COMGen run the DeepSeq sequencing platform, which has an international reputation for long-read sequencing. The University of Nottingham also has excellent animal house facilities for model vertebrate studies.

The School of Life Sciences is a large, diverse and supportive unit and provides a formal mentorship scheme and extensive collaborative opportunities. There are further diverse opportunities for collaboration across the faculties of Medicine and Science, and in the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

This is a permanent, full-time (36.25 hours) role. Arrangements for job share would be considered.

Short-listed candidates will be invited to visit the Department, give a seminar and attend a formal interview in person in May/June 2022. We expect the position to be filled by 1st October 2022.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Andrew MacColl (andrew.maccoll@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see the our webpage on Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge.

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Research Fellow (Fixed term)

Reference       SCI145622

Closing Date  Thursday, 12th May 2022

Job Type         Research

Department    Mathematical Sciences

Salary       £31406 to £36382 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience.

We are looking for a researcher, whose expertise lies in numerical analysis of PDEs and/or scientific machine learning to work with Dr Kris van der Zee on an EPSRC-funded project entitled “AIM3” (Additive and Intelligent Manufacturing of Multi-functional Membranes).  The central aim of the project is to develop a physics-based deep-learning framework for membrane manufacturing. The core challenge that this development addresses is the need to replace incoherent chemical intuition, which is often at play when attempting to synthesise materials, by a systematic data-driven, yet physics-informed, predictive modelling framework. The key concept involved is the learning of the free energy underlying the partial differential equations describing reactive mixtures, from sparse data typical in membrane manufacturing. This scientific machine-learning approach will provide a step change in predictive computational modelling.   

We believe that talented and inclusive teams deliver the highest quality research and are seeking applications from high quality candidates who enhance the diversity of our existing team.  The School is committed to creating opportunities for people traditionally under-represented in Mathematical Sciences and strives to maintain an environment where people can be their authentic selves. 

You will be able to carry out duties to the highest standard and to evidence how through your experience you will: 

Undertake original research of international excellence.

Develop research objectives and proposals for own and/or collaborative research area.

Prepare papers for publication in leading journals and/or contribute to the dissemination at national/international conferences, workshops and meetings resulting in successful research outputs.

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. 

We are looking for a confident, organised researcher who can evidence: 

A PhD, or equivalent in mathematics or a relevant branch of mathematics.

Expert knowledge of numerical discretisation of PDEs, and implementation of deep learning algorithms.

Excellent communication and organisational skills.

The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.

Networking, actively engaging with and valuing other areas and diverse groups. 

This post is available from 1 July 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter and will be offered on a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2025. Many of our team have flexible working patterns so we’re open to discuss flexible working arrangements with you.  Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours) ; however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. Job share arrangements may be considered.

If it sounds like you would be a good fit, we look forward to hearing from you.

Interviews will take place w/c 23 May 2022.

For information about the School of Mathematical Sciences and active research themes see: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/index.aspx.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Kris van der Zee email: kg.vanderzee@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see the our webpage on Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge.

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Teaching Assistant in Aerospace Engineering Design (part time)

Reference                  ENG134522

Closing Date             Friday, 6th May 2022

Job Type                   Teaching

Department              Mechanical Materials & Manuf Eng

Salary                 £27924 to £30497 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Applications are invited by the University of Nottingham for a 0.5FTE Teaching Assistant to contribute to Design and Computer Aided Engineering activities across our Aerospace Engineering undergraduate Programmes.  

The successful candidate will assist with design teaching and tutoring, project supervision and providing feedback for assessed work, set-up and operating coursework and project activities and will take an interest in exploring the wider use of CAE methods in design teaching.  

Candidates must hold a Degree, or equivalent in a relevant area and have experience of computer aided Engineering tools and methods. Experience with Dassault Systems products will be an advantage.  Key to the success of the application will be the ability of the applicant to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team.   

Experience in the teaching of computer aided engineering, design teaching, project-based learning techniques and use of CAE in the aerospace industry will be advantageous, as will an enthusiasm for teaching and an ability to engage effectively with students. 

This part-time (18h per week) post is available immediately and will be offered on a permanent contract.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Tom Turner: thomas.turner@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see the our webpage on Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge.

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Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed term)

Reference           SCI154322

Closing Date      Tuesday, 3rd May 2022

Job Type             Research

Department        Pharmacy

Salary          £27924 to £37467 per annum (pro rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience (minimum £31406 with relevant PhD).

We are currently seeking a postdoctoral scientist to join a collaborative multidisciplinary team to work on a research project funded by the Medical Research Council within the research group of Professor Michael Stocks based in the School of Pharmacy at the University of Nottingham. The project involves the design and synthesis of novel high affinity fluorescent probes for the purinergic P2Y2 receptor through structure-based design, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacological testing in collaboration with a post-doctoral researcher based within the Institute of Cell-Signalling. The purinergic P2Y2 receptor is an important drug target for the development of a new generation of safe and effective drugs to treat many debilitating diseases including anti-metastatic cancer therapy.

 You will:

 Carry out and evolve purinergic P2Y2 antagonist and agonist compound design by structure-based medicinal chemistry using traditional SAR methods, 

Synthesise, purify and characterise project compounds, 

Participate in the structure activity relationship evaluation of project compounds, 

Interact and coordinate research activities with internal and external project collaborators, 

Design and synthesise new fluorescent chemical probes based on the novel P2Y2 receptor antagonists generated within the project, 

Act as a role model to assist in the training of PhD research students.  

To be suitable for this post, you must be genuinely interested in pursuing a future career in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery. You must have a good first degree in a synthetic chemistry-related discipline (min 2(i)), a PhD submitted or awarded in synthetic (medicinal) chemistry and a proven research record of accomplishment as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications. You have excellent communication skills, which are evident from written reports and publications, as well as presentations and discussions. In addition, you are an effective team member.

 Industrial pharmaceutical experience in a synthetic medicinal chemistry group is desirable as well as knowledge of GPCR fluorescent ligand design.

This full-time post (36.25 hours per week) will be offered on a fixed-term contract for 42 months (3.5 years). Job share arrangements may be considered.

We pride ourselves on the collegial and supportive culture created by our staff. We are dedicated to creating an environment which enables both our staff to thrive and achieve their potential. Our commitment to Equality and Diversity has been recognised in the awarding of an Athena SWAN Silver Award.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Michael Stocks, School of Pharmacy, tel: 0115 8466863 or Email: michael.stocks@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this Email address will not be accepted.

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see the our webpage on Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge.

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