Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed term)

Location: University Park

Salary: £32,080 to £47,386 per annum, depending on skills and experience (minimum £35,608 with relevant PhD). Closing date: Friday 11 September 2026.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to support researchers within the Centre of Metabolism and Ageing Physiology (CoMAP) research team, an internationally renowned research group, in conducting research in the area of skeletal muscle metabolism with ageing and clinical conditions where muscle mass loss or maintenance is important in disease progression. This role will primarily include using mass spectrometric approaches/instrumentation (the facility houses 11 mass spectrometers of varying configuration) and molecular biological approaches to study muscle protein turnover and metabolism, primarily in humans.

You will undertake independent research, work as part of a team, and contribute to writing up this work for publication, public dissemination, and future grant applications. You will have the opportunity to use your initiative and creativity to identify areas for research, develop research methods, and extend your research portfolio and expertise.

For further information, see the CoMAP and Stable Isotope Mass Spectrometry (SIMS) Facility webpages.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research using mass spectrometric and molecular biological approaches to study muscle protein turnover and metabolism.
• Undertake independent research and collaborate as part of a team.
• Contribute to writing research for publication, public dissemination, and grant applications.
• Identify areas for research and develop research methods.

Benefits

• 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.
• Commitment to staff development through training, support, and career progression opportunities.
• Access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, and travel schemes.
• Friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment.

Schedule

36.25 hours per week for 15 months.

Contact

For further questions about this role, contact Prof Ken Smith (ken.smith@nottingham.ac.uk) or Dr Dan Wilkinson (Daniel.wilkinson@nottingham.ac.uk).