Research Associate in Bacteriophage Biomanufacturing

Loughborough University - School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering

Full Time, Open Ended

This project aims to develop new bacteriophage-based therapeutics for the treatment of antibiotic resistant infections. The work involves manufacturing and purification of bacteriophages using scalable manufacturing platforms using bioreactors and downstream purification using membrane and chromatography process technologies.

Furthermore the project will involve extensive testing of phage nebulization and assessment of dose delivery in an in vitro lung simulator model to develop phage therapeutics targeting infections in cystic fibrosis patients. The project will involve working with a commercial industrial partner.

We are committed to achieving equality for all those who learn and work here and providing a diverse and inclusive working environment. We will consider reasonable adjustments commensurate with the project requirements.

The project is led by Professor Danish J Malik.

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date: 29 March 2026

Our Benefits

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

• Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme
• Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
• Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities
• Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
• Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support
• Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University