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).

We pride ourselves on the collegial and supportive culture created by our staff for our staff and students. We are dedicated to providing an environment which enables our staff to thrive and achieve their potential. Our commitment to Equality and Diversity has been recognised in the awards of Athena Swan Awards to the collaborating schools and faculties. 

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.

Closing Date: 19 May 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

We are now seeking an Assistant Professor in Equine Practice to join our team and to help continue to deliver the educational standards we have become well known for. This person will be a key part of our exciting journey, as we continue to push the boundaries and develop a world-leading veterinary school.

Working predominately at our Sutton Bonington Campus, the post will involve delivering undergraduate teaching and assessment across the curriculum. Provision of a clinical service at one of our clinical associate practices may also be possible. The staff member will play a key role in delivery of an innovative equine curriculum as part of an internationally recognised team of clinical teachers, supporting both undergraduate teaching and learning, and postgraduate education. Experience in equine practice is essential for this role and familiarity of teaching and assessment in higher education is preferred. MRCVS qualification is required for this post. Postgraduate qualifications in an area of equine practice are advantageous.

The post is offered as a full time, permanent position. If you are interested about this post, please click 'apply now' and submit your details. 

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Professor John Burford (john.burford@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 23 May 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

In this highly collaborative project involving the Universities of Nottingham, Leicester and Cambridge we aim to accelerate the discovery of genetic risk factors for lung function impairment with a particular focus on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and define the mechanisms and biological pathways underpinning the observed associations. In Nottingham, we will use human primary airway cells combined with CRISPRi to identify functional causal genetic variants, genes and pathways. These mechanisms will be explored further using more complex cell and tissue models combined with spatial transcriptomics of the lung to provide novel understanding. This programme of research will improve the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of respiratory disease through mechanistic discoveries that identify new drug targets and biomarkers, and that highlight drug re-purposing opportunities. This position will be especially suited to candidates with interest in functional genomics, bioinformatics, lung cell biology and respiratory medicine. The successful candidate will also work in close collaboration with researchers in Leicester and Cambridge and additional collaborators. This post offers a unique opportunity to work in fast developing field of molecular genetics and to develop skills in state-of-the-art technologies.

Applicants must be highly motivated and self-driven, with a PhD in respiratory molecular genetics or related area of biological science. The successful candidate will ideally have considerable experience in some of the following areas: primary human airway cell culture, handling and analysing large genomic datasets, CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing and other molecular biology approaches.  A track record of publishing research is also desirable. 

The successful candidate will join a friendly, diverse, and supportive research group based in the Biodiscovery Institute. The position represents a significant opportunity through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.

This role will be offered on a fixed-term contract for 24 months. 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. 

If you are interested about this role, please click apply now, submit your details and upload a copy of your CV.

For informal enquiries please contact Ian Sayers (ian.sayers@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 23 May 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

Candidates should have experience of multi-step synthetic organic chemistry and its application to the synthesis of natural products.

The successful candidate will carry out the following duties:

• Undertake the design and synthesis of a range of analogues of a natural product target as directed by Professor Chris Hayes.

• Synthesise sufficient quantity of materials to provide samples for evaluation of their anti-viral properties by collaborators in the Schools of Veterinary Medicine & Science and Pharmacy.

• Prepare high quality supporting data for 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 an undergraduate degree in Chemistry (or closely related discipline)

• Hold an existing PhD in Medicinal chemistry or synthetic organic chemistry (or be in process of submission)

• Be available to take up the post from the 1st April 2026.

• Have a track record in natural product chemistry.

· Have excellent organisational, communication and team working skills

This post is full time (36.25 hours weekly) and is fixed term for 9 months.

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. Information about the School of Chemistry may be found at http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/chemistry.

Closing Date: 15 May 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

As an Associate Professor you will have a substantial national and growing international reputation in Cyber Security and will make a significant impact on research and teaching.

You will undertake research, both individually and collaboratively, that complements the existing interests and activities of the CybSec group. You will seek and secure funding through the development of your own research proposals and be active in research and knowledge exchange projects both internally and externally. You will act as principal investigator on major research projects, taking an active role in supervising postdoctoral researchers and responsibility for new research and other initiatives linked to your area of expertise. You will review and interpret research project outcomes, publishing in high-impact venues.

You will have the ability to deliver high quality teaching through a variety of methods to support the School’s teaching requirements, with a focus on your area of cyber security. You will be responsible for the development of content and structure of existing and new teaching as part of the overall curriculum and at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

See our recruitment microsite (https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/computerscience/work-with-us/index.aspx) for more information on our School's vision, research profile, and position within university strategy. 

Our vision as a School is to be highly rated in all areas: Research and Knowledge Exchange, Education and Student Experience, People and Culture. We are committed to creating opportunities for people from groups traditionally under­represented in the field of Computer Science and therefore the ability to relate to and mentor students and colleagues within an increasingly ethnically and gender diverse community is essential.

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. 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.

This is a permanent position. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours). We are willing to discuss flexible working arrangements. Job share arrangements may be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Steven Furnell at steven.furnell@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

For more details and/or to apply on-line please click here. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Department, tel. 0115 9515206 please quote ref 83023

Closing Date: 25 May 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

About the role: This post is for a Senior Research Tutor, based at the University of Nottingham. The role involves supporting the implementation of our research strategy and the delivery of the research component of doctoral training. It brings the opportunity to develop a stream of doctoral research in line with your interests and the supervision of doctoral research. The role also has elements of leadership, curriculum development and line management, enabling you to get involved across the DClinPsy programme.  

About you: You will be a qualified Clinical Psychologist who is registered with the HCPC and eligible for Chartered Status with the BPS, with substantial post-qualification experience. You will have a track record in high-quality applied psychological research and a genuine passion for training others. Your broad range of knowledge, skills and attributes will position you to work effectively in a busy, diverse role. 

This post is offered on a part time basis (14.5 hours per week), on a fixed term contract for eighteen months initially.

Next steps

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview with the team.  

We would be happy to discuss these roles to support your decision to apply. Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Danielle De Boos, Programme Co-Director (danielle.deboos@nottingham.ac.uk). Please do not send applications to this email address. 

Closing Date: 11 May 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

The overall aim of the project is to understand how internal oxygen landscapes arise in roots and how these spatial differences are sensed and integrated with developmental programmes. The work will focus on mechanisms operating at the interface of root tissue organisation, signalling pathways and environmental constraints, using Arabidopsis thaliana as a primary model system.

Role overview

The postholder will investigate how internal root environments influence developmental decisions and tissue differentiation, with a particular emphasis on how signalling pathways respond to sustained changes in oxygen availability. The role will contribute to defining how physical and biological features of roots interact to modulate internal conditions and coordinate growth.

Key objectives include:

• Examine how tissue organization and barriers influence internal signalling states.
• Identify transcriptional mechanisms linking oxygen status to root patterning.
• Integrate molecular and imaging data into a spatio-temporal developmental framework.

Research environment and approaches

The project is highly interdisciplinary. The successful candidate will combine experimental and analytical approaches from plant development, physiology and molecular biology, including genetic and molecular analyses in Arabidopsis using mutants, transgenic lines and reporters; advanced imaging and quantitative phenotyping to resolve root structure and cellular responses at high spatial resolution; and transcriptomic and chromatin-based approaches to identify regulatory pathways underlying environmentally responsive root development.

The postholder will work closely with the BreathingUnderground team and an international network of collaborators, contributing to a high-profile, curiosity-driven ERC project at the interface of plant development and environmental biology.

Candidate profile

Applicants should be highly motivated, intellectually curious and able to work independently within a collaborative research environment. Candidates must hold a PhD (or be close to completion) in Plant Sciences, Plant Molecular Biology, Plant Physiology or a related discipline.

Experience in some of the following areas would be advantageous:

• Root biology, plant development or environmental plant physiology.
• Cellular or molecular responses related to environmental signals, preferably low oxygen signalling.
• Confocal or fluorescence microscopy and quantitative image analysis.
• Gene expression analysis, transcriptomics or chromatin-based methods.

A strong publication record appropriate to career stage, excellent communication skills and a willingness to engage in collaborative research and short research visits are essential.

Position details

This is a full-time, fixed-term position available until 30/04/2029.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Vinay Shukla (vinay.shukla@nottingham.ac.uk). 

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details and upload a copy of your CV and. Cover Letter

Closing Date: 20 May 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

The Research Associate/Fellow will play a central role in delivering the mass spectrometry and metabolomics components of this nationally significant programme. The role will involve the design and implementation of advanced quantitative and spatial metabolomics workflows to characterise antimicrobial uptake, intracellular accumulation and metabolic responses in Gram-negative bacteria. The successful candidate will work closely with programme investigators across partner institutions to ensure alignment of experimental design, data generation and interpretation across work packages. 

In addition to contributing to consortium-wide objectives, the role holder will have opportunities to develop independent research directions aligned with the programme, publish high-impact outputs, and build national and international collaborations. The post offers an excellent environment for career development within a major UKRI- funded research initiative addressing one of the most urgent global health challenges.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD (or near completion) in metabolomics, analytical chemistry, mass spectrometry or a closely related discipline. They must demonstrate excellence in research and independent working, with strong expertise in advanced mass spectrometry including high-resolution MS and quantitative LC-MS/MS. Experience in targeted and untargeted metabolomics workflows, advanced data analysis (including multivariate statistics), and multidisciplinary collaboration is essential. Experience in spatial metabolomics or imaging mass spectrometry and familiarity with microbiological systems would be advantageous.

This full-time post (36.25 hours per week) will be offered on a fixed-term contract for 36 months with the possibility of an extension of 24 months dependant on funding.

Informal enquiries can be addressed to Dr Dong-Hyun Kim (dong- hyun.kim@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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.

Closing Date: 13 May 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

The School of Politics and International Relations is seeking an Assistant Professor to make a significant contribution to their research and teaching programme in the field of political science with a focus on quantitative methods. 

The role holder will conduct original research, resulting in publications in internationally recognised peer reviewed journals and/or monographs, and will be expected to develop and win support for innovative research and teaching development proposals and funding bids. 

The successful candidate’s research interests are expected to align with at least one of the school’s research centres, thus enabling collaboration. 

The role holder will take responsibility for convening modules and planning and delivering high quality teaching on quantitative methods, and pastoral care for undergraduate and postgraduate students. 

Finally, the role holder will make a significant contribution to the school via leadership and/or administrative management and/or co-ordination of specific initiatives.

About you

The successful candidate is expected to have research expertise that complements and extends that of at least one of the School’s Research Centres. You are expected to show evidence of publication record that demonstrates a commitment to research and publication at an internationally recognised level, and evidence of potential to generate external research funding. 

Applicants should have the ability to contribute to the school’s existing undergraduate and postgraduate teaching curriculum, including core modules and quantitative methods pathway, and they should be able to teach quantitative research methods to undergraduate and postgraduate students using R. Previous teaching experience using R is desirable.

Applicants should possess excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, be able to engage and retain the interests and enthusiasm of students, a strong sense of teamwork, commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and ability to undertake a variety of administrative duties.

Interview Process

Interviews will be conducted as a two-stage process. Initial interview will be conducted via MS Teams. Successful candidates will then be invited to attend an in-person interview event where they will be expected to make two presentations to staff and students as well as a further face to face panel interview. Support can be offered for reasonable travel expenses within UoN guidelines up to a maximum of £2,000. Please note budgetary approval must be sought in advance.

What we offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A generous holiday entitlement
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You 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

The post is offered on a full time, permanent contract.

Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. 

Please contact the Head of School, Dr Siim Trumm (siim.trumm@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: 08 May 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

We are now seeking an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Equine Diagnostic Imaging or Orthopaedics to join our team and to help continue to deliver the educational standards we have become well known for. This person will be a key part of our exciting journey, as we continue to push the boundaries and develop a world-leading veterinary school. 

Working predominately at our Sutton Bonington Campus, the post will involve delivering undergraduate teaching and assessment across the curriculum in the field of experience. 

Provision of a clinical service at one of our clinical associate practices may also be possible. The staff member will play a key role in delivery of an innovative equine curriculum as part of an internationally recognised team of clinical teachers, supporting both undergraduate teaching and learning, and postgraduate education. Experience in equine practice is essential for this role and familiarity of teaching and assessment in higher education is preferred. MRCVS qualification is required for this post. Postgraduate qualifications in an area of equine diagnostic imaging or orthopaedics are required.

The permanent post is offered as a full time (1.0FTE) position.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Professor John Burford (john.burford@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 06 May 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

About the team: Our team is composed of basic and translational researchers based at the University of Nottingham, Biodiscovery Institute. Our international and multidisciplinary team prioritizes collegial collaboration both within the team and with external partners for effective delivery of research outputs.  

What we offer: The University of Nottingham offers a competitive package including 

• A friendly, diverse, and ambitious working environment

• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.

• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities

• You 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 on the role is available on the linked job description. Short-listed candidates will be invited to interview and asked to deliver a presentation on how their prior experience aligns with the main responsibilities of the role.  

Please contact Professor Nigel Mongan (nigel.mongan@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: 06 May 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

The purpose of this role will be to work on the project: ‘The Cultural Legacies of the British Empire: Classical Music’s Colonial History’ at the University of Nottingham in undertaking research (especially searching historical newspapers) and other activities to support the project. These may include organising workshops, conferences and other public-facing events, constructing bibliographies, preparing outputs for publication, data gathering and data entry, and contributing to the development of teaching resources and digital resources.

The successful candidate will meet regularly remotely and/or in-person with their line manager. The person appointed will have the opportunity to use their initiative and creativity to contribute to public engagement and knowledge exchange, develop research methods, and extend their research portfolio.

Applications are welcome from those who have a degree or equivalent experience in music or history, preferably with interests in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century music, colonial and imperial history, especially within the context of the British empire, and or music education. We warmly welcome applications from under-represented groups.

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

This post will be offered on a part-time (0.4fte, 14.5 hours per week), fixed-term basis for 12 months commencing 1 June 2026.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Joanne Cormac at Joanne.Cormac@nottingham.ac.uk, please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 30 Apr 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

The University of Nottingham, School of Law is looking to recruit an Assistant Professor in International Commercial Law to join our intellectually engaging and collegial academic environment.  If you are committed to inspiring and engaging students and to developing and conducting innovative, original research of national and/or international standing, we want to hear from you. For full details of the role, please see the accompanying role profile form.   

Closing Date: 01 May 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)