The post is offered on a fixed term (36.25 hours per week) until 31^st August 2027. If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application

About the role 

• You will deliver timely and high-quality technical support for multiple research projects in the School of Medicine, Children's Brain Tumour Research Centre.
• You will perform routine tasks and preparation of materials for research, including the handling, processing/preparation, and documentation of HTA relevant material.
• You will monitor Health and Safety within the laboratory environment by assessing risks of planned activities and completing up-to-date standard operating procedures and relevant risk assessments.
• You will provide guidance and support to staff and/or students in the use of equipment, laboratory skills and techniques. 
• Perform monitoring and maintenance of relevant equipment. 

About you:

You will have experience working in a technical role and will be educated to at least A-Level in relevant subjects or equivalent vocational qualifications (NVQ, City & Guild), plus some experience in a relevant technical/scientific role. Or have previous equivalent working experience in a relevant technical/scientific role. You have skills and experience in problem solving. You have excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate a complex information with clarity.

 What you’ll get in return:

• As a university employee, you will have an excellent choice of benefits and rewards, including access to fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes.
• 27 days annual leave (pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and University closure days.
• A competitive annual salary, with opportunity to progress through the pay scale.
• Opportunities for CPD and networking with other highly skilled technicians.
• Hands-on experience within a highly successful institute.

Visit our Technical Careers website to find out more about the great work our technicians do.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Rebecca Chapman (rebecca.chapman@nottingham.ac.uk).  Please note that applications sent directly to this email addresses will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 14 Jul 2026
Category: Technical (TS)

The purpose of this role will be to have specific responsibility for research in the Stratification of OsteoArthritis for LiVing well and treatment Effectiveness (SOLVE), a consortium research collaboration across seven institutions (Leeds, Keele, Nottingham, Oxford, Imperial, Southampton and Aberdeen) funded by Arthritis UK.  You will be expected to plan and conduct work to identify the fast progressive subsets of OA according to comorbidities and risk factors using both conventional and AI-aided approaches.  You will then examine a potential treatment to slow down the progression using the target trial emulation approach in real-word data.  The UK Clinical Practice Research Data-link (CPRD) and the UK Biobank will be used for the analysis. You will be responsible for collaboration with other institutions both within and outside of the consortium.  You will be expected to write up your work for publications.

About the team

You will join an established team, led by Professor Weiya Zhang whose main research interest is osteoarthritis. You will be co-supervised by Dr Subhashisa Swain from the University of Oxford whose main research interest is big data research for osteoarthritis, comorbidity and multimorbidity.

You will have the opportunity to use your initiative and creativity to identify areas for research, develop research methods and extend your research portfolio.

The School of Medicine recognise the importance of continuous professional development and therefore the importance of providing opportunities, structured support and encouragement to engage in professional development each year.   

What we offer- 

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 (30) 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, 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 is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details snd upload a copy of your CV.

This is a Fixed-Term position available for 2 years. This is a full-time post. Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week.  

Please contact Professor Weiya Zhang at weiya.zhang@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: 10 Jul 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

This role will have specific responsibility for research and for developing research objectives and proposals on behalf of the Digital Cancer Screening Research Group. The role holder will be expected to plan and conduct work using approaches, methodologies, and techniques appropriate to Digital Screening and Artificial Intelligence research. They will bring strong dedication and a proactive work ethic, contributing meaningfully to the success of the group through consistent effort, a commitment to high-quality research, and a willingness to support collaborative goals. The post holder will have expertise in designing, implementing, and optimising advanced AI algorithms, with deep proficiency in machine learning architectures, scalable model development, and high-performance code.

The role holder will have the opportunity to use their initiative and creativity to work on multiple research projects, develop research methods and extend their research portfolio.

The role is available on a fixed term basis to 31^st March 2027. Hours of work are part-time (14.5 hours per week) This role is based at the Clinical Sciences Building, City Hospital Campus.

At the University of Nottingham, we are committed to providing generous employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a University employee, you will have an excellent choice of benefits and rewards, including access to fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with 30 days holiday allowance and a highly attractive pension scheme.

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.

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 you CV.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Research Projects Officer, Bev Bramley beverly.bramley@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 09 Jul 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

Dr Thomas Bestwick-Stevenson (School of Medicine), Teaching Associate – thomas.bestwick-stevenson@nottingham.ac.uk

Professor Kimberley Edwards (School of Medicine, Professor of Sport, Exercise, and Nutrition Education – kimberley.edwards@nottingham.ac.uk  

This project is not funded, and we are seeking a student who can self-fund the PhD.

Programme description: Athletes, coaches and scientists are constantly looking for methods to improve sporting performances, and a popular method is the use of legal ergogenic aids. However, there are various ergogenic aids, and the amount of knowledge and research into them differs. Thus, the theme of this PhD programme is to examine the effect of an ergogenic aid on sporting performance(s), where there is currently a lack of understanding (whether this be the ergogenic aid or sport which currently has the lack of understanding).

The research team currently works on ongoing studies which examines aspects related to this, thus this PhD may expand on some aspects of these studies.

PhD description: The project could use different methods to address differing aspect of this topic and could be reliant on both the interest of the student and supervisory team, plus what is found through the process of the research. But it is likely the project will involve a review, to gain an understanding into the topic plus a series of studies examining the ergogenic aid.

Further information: Applicants should have at least a 2:1 in a relevant degree (for example but not limited to Sport Science/Medicine/Rehab, Public Health, Medicine), and ideally a relevant Master’s degree (for example but not limited to Sport Science/Medicine/Rehab, Public Health, Medicine).

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Thomas Bestwick-Stevenson, thomas.bestwick-stevenson@nottingham.ac.uk

To apply, candidates should send their CV and a short cover letter (<1000 words) outlining why they are applying to be part of this PhD programme and what they believe they can offer to: thomas.bestwick-stevenson@nottingham.ac.uk. The email subject line should be: “ERGOGENIC AID PHD APPLICATION”. Candidates should also provide the contact details for 2 referees, one of whom should be their most recent academic supervisor (or line manager in relevant employment, if applicable). Please note, offers of study will be subject to 2 satisfactory references being received.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday July 6^th 2026.

Provisional Interview Date: Tuesday July 14^th 2026.

PhD Start Date: 1^st October 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Closing Date: 06 Jul 2026
Category: Studentships

Professor Kimberley Edwards (School of Medicine, Professor of Sport, Exercise, and Nutrition Education – kimberley.edwards@nottingham.ac.uk

Dr Thomas Bestwick-Stevenson (School of Medicine), Teaching Associate – thomas.bestwick-stevenson@nottingham.ac.uk

This project is not funded, and we are seeking a student who can self-fund the PhD.

Programme description: The overall theme of this PhD programme is to examine the contribution of lifestyle factors, especially physical activity, and the interaction with health and modifiable risk factors. This is important because physical activity provides many health benefits, and because of this there are recommendations for the amount of physical activity people should complete. However, there are also negatives to physical activity. One of which is suffering injuries, which can damage joints and lead other conditions. All of which (physical activity, health, and injury) maybe associated with modifiable risk factors, and information related to this could be useful in the development of prevention strategies, but there is limited research examining this currently. Thus, the current project aims to examine different aspects related to this.

The research teams currently works on studies related to these topics (for example a longitudinal cohort study related physical activity, health, and modifiable risk factors), and this PhD aims to use or expand on some aspects of these studies.

PhD description: The project could use different methods to address differing aspect of this topic and could be reliant on both the interest of the student and supervisory team, plus what is found through the process of the research.

Further information: Applicants should have at least a 2:1 in a relevant degree (for example but not limited to Sport Science/Medicine/Rehab, Public Health, Medicine), and ideally a relevant Master’s degree (for example but not limited to Sport Science/Medicine/Rehab, Public Health, Medicine).

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Thomas Bestwick-Stevenson, thomas.bestwick-stevenson@nottingham.ac.uk

To apply, candidates should send their CV and a short cover letter (<1000 words) outlining why they are applying to be part of this PhD programme and what they believe they can offer to: thomas.bestwick-stevenson@nottingham.ac.uk. The email subject line should be: “HEALTH OF ADULTS PHD APPLICATION”. Candidates should also provide the contact details for 2 referees, one of whom should be their most recent academic supervisor (or line manager in relevant employment, if applicable). Please note, offers of study will be subject to 2 satisfactory references being received.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday July 6^th 2026.

Provisional Interview Date: Tuesday July 14^th 2026.

PhD Start Date: 1^st October 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Closing Date: 06 Jul 2026
Category: Studentships

Dr Thomas Bestwick-Stevenson (School of Medicine), Teaching Associate – thomas.bestwick-stevenson@nottingham.ac.uk

Professor Kimberley Edwards (School of Medicine, Professor of Sport, Exercise, and Nutrition Education – kimberley.edwards@nottingham.ac.uk  

This project is not funded, and we are seeking a student who can self-fund the PhD.

Programme description: The overall theme of this PhD programme is to examine risk factors of suffering an ankle sprain and/or recovering poorly from the injury. This is important as ankle sprains are a common injury (in both the general population and physically active population) as well as being one which many people do not recover well from and often suffer a reinjury. Thus, the injury has a high prevalence and can produce lifestyle limiting symptoms, which has an impact on both the individual and health care providers, and can also be a financial burden 

However relatively little is known about risk factors for both suffering the injury and recovering poorly from it. Consequently, this PhD would aim to explore factors related to suffering and/or recovering from ankle sprains.

The research team currently works on ongoing studies which examines aspects related to this (for example the significant ankle ligament injury study). This PhD may use or expand on some aspects of these studies.

PhD description: The project could use different methods to address differing aspect of this topic and could be reliant on both the interest of the student and supervisory team, plus what is found through the process of the research.

Further information: Applicants should have at least a 2:1 in a relevant degree (for example but not limited to Sport Science/Medicine/Rehab, Public Health, Medicine), and ideally a relevant Master’s degree (for example but not limited to Sport Science/Medicine/Rehab, Public Health, Medicine).

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Thomas Bestwick-Stevenson, thomas.bestwick-stevenson@nottingham.ac.uk

To apply, candidates should send their CV and a short cover letter (<1000 words) outlining why they are applying to be part of this PhD programme and what they believe they can offer to: thomas.bestwick-stevenson@nottingham.ac.uk. The email subject line should be: “ANKLE SPRAIN PHD APPLICATION”. Candidates should also provide the contact details for 2 referees, one of whom should be their most recent academic supervisor (or line manager in relevant employment, if applicable). Please note, offers of study will be subject to 2 satisfactory references being received.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday July 6^th 2026.

Provisional Interview Date: Tuesday July 14^th 2026.

PhD Start Date: 1^st October 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Closing Date: 06 Jul 2026
Category: Studentships

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated researcher to join an exciting project investigating the genetic factors underlying accelerated brain ageing in people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). In this role, you will work with large‑scale data resources, including genomic and transcriptomic datasets, and link these findings with population‑based health record data.

You will be responsible for planning and conducting high‑quality research using appropriate analytical and methodological approaches. This includes contributing to study design, implementing statistical and computational techniques, and interpreting complex datasets. A key part of the role will involve preparing your research outputs for publication in peer‑reviewed journals and presenting findings within internal and external research networks.

This position also offers the opportunity to contribute creatively to the direction of the project— identifying promising areas for further investigation, developing new analytical methods, and strengthening your research portfolio in genomic medicine and neurodegenerative disease.

About the team-

You will join a well‑established and collaborative research group at the University of Nottingham, led by Dr Karim Kreft, Clinical Associate Professor and Honorary Consultant Neurologist. The team’s research focuses on leveraging genomic data to predict long‑term MS outcomes, developing novel analytical methodologies, and ultimately improving clinical care to prevent disability progression.

In this role, you will also work closely with the Neurology team at Cardiff University and the data science experts at the SAIL (Secure Anonymised Information Linkage) Databank at Swansea University. This collaborative environment will provide excellent opportunities for cross‑institutional learning, mentorship, and access to world‑leading data resources.

About you- 

You will hold a PhD—preferably in genomics, transcriptomics, data science, or a related discipline—and demonstrate strong skills in statistical programming, particularly in R and/or Python. Experience working with linked health records is desirable, as is familiarity with large‑scale biological datasets. You should be able to work independently, communicate effectively, and contribute to team‑based problem solving.

What we offer-

· A friendly, diverse and supportive research environment with excellent training and career‑development opportunities

· 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.

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

· 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

This is a full-time position and your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week for 18 months.

What next-

Informal enquiries are welcome and can be directed to Karim Kreft (karim.kreft@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address cannot be accepted. Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

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