Senior Research Associate in Microbiology

3 hours ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham Trent University Full time
Opportunity to Contribute to Groundbreaking Project

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Research Associate in Microbiology to join our innovative project focused on developing antimicrobial/antibiofilm coatings for urinary catheters.

This interdisciplinary project combines expertise in chemistry, materials science, and microbiology, fostering collaboration between Nottingham Trent University, MetalloBio Ltd., and the Medical Technologies Innovation Centre.

The successful candidate will contribute directly to testing the antimicrobial efficacy of the coating against key laboratory-based and clinical pathogens, optimise the coatings following efficacy data, and test a lead coating methodology in more complex models.

About Us:

Nottingham Trent University is a centre of excellence for research and collaboration with commercial and academic partners in developing medical technologies and therapies.

We bring together science, researchers, commercial organisations, and a unique facility to rapidly develop ideas, prove their value, and commercialise them for the benefit of patients and society.

  • Estimated salary: £28,047 - 31,460 (pro rata)
  • 30-35 days annual leave per year (dependent on grade) plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
  • Hybrid working: office working and working from home.
  • Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection.
  • Access to professional development opportunities and health and wellbeing services.


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