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)

An opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Technician within the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science at Sutton Bonington. As part of the technical team, you will support the delivery of practical teaching, particularly in STEM and dissection-based environments.

You will help ensure the smooth running of teaching labs and preparation areas by setting up and clearing away materials for dissection and cadaver surgery classes, maintaining stock levels, completing cadaver transport and storage documentation, and assisting with collections from abattoirs and clinical associate practices.

The role also includes maintaining cleanliness and organisation across teaching spaces, operating laundry facilities, carrying out routine equipment checks, safely disposing of clinical and biohazard waste, and performing occasional PAT testing on campus and at external practices. You may also provide cover in live animal and clinical teaching areas when required.

About you

You will have a minimum of GCSEs (grade C/4 or above) in Maths and English or equivalent or relevant work experience in a similar role. You will bring an understanding of basic principles of biology/anatomy, along with experience working with a wide range of animal species. You should be willing to undertake occasional weekend overtime where teaching schedules require.

You will have basic IT skills, good communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider technical team. A practical approach to problem-solving, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation are essential. The role involves manual handling, so you must be comfortable lifting and moving equipment and consumables. A full driving licence is required, the post involves driving the vet school vehicles to collect teaching material from abattoirs and clinical associate practices, unless a disability precludes this.

About the University

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.

 What we offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment

• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
• 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. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

This role is a fixed term, full time (36.25 hours) for 12 months. 

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may 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.

Informal enquiries may be sent to Emily Gill (Emily.gill@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 06 May 2026
Category: Technical (TS)

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)

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and hardworking people, who have a keen eye for detail and excellent customer service skills who will take pride in their work and who enjoy cleaning in a variety of areas. 

Based at Sutton Bonington Campus main duties include the general cleaning of offices, teaching spaces, laboratories, toilets, corridors, and stairwells, providing excellent customer service at all times.

Previous cleaning experience gained within a similar environment and the ability to work independently and as part of a team is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Further details regarding the duties for the role can be found on the attached job role profile.

Important Information- These positions are based at the Sutton Bonington Campus here which is 10 miles south of University Park on the border of Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire at LE12 5RD.

Public transport links are limited before 8.00am, please check public transport timetables and routes and campus location before applying.

Hours of Work:

-16 hours per week, either Monday to Friday or Wednesday to Sunday, working between the hours 6.00am-9.15am (flexibility will be required).

- 20 hours per week, mainly Monday to Friday between the hours 6.00am-10.00am (flexibility will be required).

These are permanent positions on a 52-week of the year basis (including student vacation periods).

What we offer:

- Excellent holiday allowance of 27 days (pro rota), plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.

- Employee Assistance Programme/Counselling Service- 24/7 support.

- Uniform provided plus the tools you need to do a great job.

- We are committed to staff development/provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.

- Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work

- Access to all range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more see our benefits website

Successful candidates will be expected to attend induction training courses which will run each month, Monday to Friday on University Park Campus. Further details will be given at interview. The interviews for these posts are informal and will take no longer than 20 minutes. For general queries please contact our Estates Recruitment email at bw-estatesrecruit@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 17 Apr 2026
Category: Operations and Facilities

Research Operations Officer 

Applications are invited for the role of Research Operations Officer in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences to provide expert administrative support for the Faculty’s portfolio of research funding activity from the application stage (pre-award) to the setting up of and monitoring of live projects (post-award). This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in financial administration to join the Faculty’s dynamic Research Knowledge Exchange Team and contribute to the exciting Faculty research that takes place at the University of Nottingham. 

We are looking for a highly motivated, proactive individual who will provide high quality, customer-focussed research support.  You should have excellent numeracy and communication skills, and the ability to extract and interpret data. You should also work well as part of a team and be able to prioritise your own tasks and work to tight deadlines. Previous experience working in financial administration within the higher education research environment is desired but not essential.

 As a University of Nottingham 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. 

 The post is offered on a full time (36.25 hours per week), permanent contract.  However, if you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply.  We may also consider job share arrangements.  You will primarily be based at the University of Nottingham Sutton Bonington Campus and will be required to work flexibly including working at the Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham.

 Please contact Helen Richardson (helen.richardson@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.

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Closing Date: 30 Apr 2026
Category: Internal Only

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)

This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only.

Applications are invited for a Senior Research Technician to work on the Innovate UK-funded Bio-Phage UK project, based at the University of Nottingham’s Sutton Bonington Campus. This exciting role offers the chance to contribute to pioneering research that addresses some of the most pressing sustainability challenges facing agriculture today.

As a Senior Research Technician, you will support the delivery of a major Innovate UK project focussing on greenhouse gas emissions monitoring and mitigation from UK-based field trials. You will work with leading researchers, industry partners, and farmers, playing a central role in data collection on real-world farms, to provide evidence to bridge the gap between research and practice, helping to accelerate the transition towards more resilient, productive, and environmentally responsible farming systems.

You will collaborate closely with researchers from across the University of Nottingham’s Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Systems and the Food Systems Institute, bringing together interdisciplinary expertise to deliver impactful solutions across the agri-food chain.

A key part of the role will on-farm emissions monitoring, and supporting a large-scale glasshouse trial, alongside extensive opportunity for building strong connections with industry stakeholders.

This post offers an excellent opportunity to expand technical expertise, develop new skills, and grow your professional networks while making a tangible impact on sustainable agriculture in the UK. You will be part of a vibrant community of researchers and practitioners working at the forefront of agricultural sustainability, with the support and resources to shape meaningful change in food and farming systems.

This is a full-time post (36.25 hours) and is available immediately, with funding available for 2.5 years. Job share arrangements may be considered.

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Closing Date: 30 Apr 2026
Category: Internal Only

Course: MRes (Master’s Degree by Research) Veterinary Science

Project title: Developing consensus and guidance for the integration of exotic animal medicine into the UK undergraduate veterinary curriculum

Principal supervisor: Dr Vicky Strong

Other supervisors: Prof Matyas Liptovszky 

Background: Ownership of non-traditional companion animals (NTCAs) is increasing, but many exotic pets experience suboptimal health and welfare. Veterinarians can play a vital role in improving exotic pet welfare by educating owners on species-specific needs, advocating for responsible ownership, and promoting evidence-based husbandry and preventative healthcare. However, confidence among veterinarians in managing NTCA cases is low. A perceived lack of expertise in this area is also a barrier to owners accessing veterinary care for their exotic pets, and together these factors pose significant risks to animal health and welfare.

In the UK, undergraduate veterinary curricula are underpinned by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Day One Competences and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges’ (AAVMC) Competency-Based Veterinary Education framework. These intentionally broad frameworks reflect the need for graduates to demonstrate omnicompetence across the diverse species they may encounter in practice. The lack of explicit guidance for what constitutes day one competency for exotic animal medicine creates challenges for educators working within already complex curricula and has been identified as a barrier to student confidence in this area. 

Project description: This project will develop consensus-based guidelines on day one competency for exotic animal medicine using mixed-methods research approaches.
 Specifically, this project aims to:

1. Establish expert consensus on the key species, knowledge, and clinical skills required for new graduates to practise exotic animal medicine in first-opinion settings. 
2. Capture pet owner perspectives using an “Ideas, Concerns and Expectations” focus group approach. 
3. Develop a structured NTCA competency framework aligned with the RCVS Day One Competences and AAVMC Competency-Based Veterinary Education framework. 
4. Produce practical curriculum guidance to support veterinary schools in integrating exotic animal teaching within existing resource and time constraints, ensuring that graduates are competent to manage exotic animal cases in first-opinion practice.

As part of this project, you will gain mixed-methods research experience, including data collection and analysis using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Prior experience with qualitative research (eg, interviews, focus groups) is beneficial, but not essential. Training appropriate for the student will be provided. 

This is a full time, 12-month research degree. Due to funding restrictions, the student must be available to begin on the start date stated below. 

Further information and application:

Applicants must hold a recognised veterinary degree and be eligible for registration with the RCVS or be in the final stages of a veterinary degree programme leading to RCVS eligibility.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to the principal supervisor: vicky.strong1@nottingham.ac.uk 

Candidates should apply online and include a CV. When completing the online application form, please select the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, then MRes Veterinary Science (12 months) and, once submitted, send your student ID number to SV-PG-VET@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk. 

Any queries regarding the application process should be addressed to SV-PG-VET@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk. 

Closing date: 

Friday 1^st May 2026

Interview date: 

w/c 18^th May 2026

Start date: 

1^st October 2026

Eligibility for funding: This is a fully funded studentship open to UK nationals. Fee status will be assessed upon application. 

Closing Date: 01 May 2026
Category: Studentships