Research Associate

University of Birmingham - College of Medical Sciences - School of Medical Sciences - Department of Metabolism and Systems Science

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £33,002 to £35,608 Grade 6

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 23rd September 2025

Closes: 7th October 2025

Job Ref: 106363

Role Summary

This role is funded through two externally-awarded research grants to investigate the control of aspects of mammalian metabolism in health and disease – one focused on mitochondrial anti-oxidant function and the other regarding nitrogen metabolism in brain tumours.

The post holder will be required primarily to work alongside two post-doctoral fellows who will undertake day-to-day supervision. However, the post-holder will also be expected to work flexibly on other projects and with collaborative samples as required. They will have the opportunity to take a lead in aspects of the projects, with agreement from the relevant post-doctoral fellow, to ensure continued generation of new data and knowledge, and contribute to the day-to-day running of the laboratory through maintaining communal reagents.

Main Responsibilities

• Collect research data; through a variety of research methods including performing experiments alongside other members of staff and working independently to generate results of sufficient quality for publication in high quality journals
• Analyse research data as directed and present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at internal research meetings, internal and external conferences (where appropriate), seminars and as posters
• Develop or adapt techniques, models and methods, in collaboration with other members of the research group, to ensure they are best practice in the field
• Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
• Carry out administrative tasks related directly to the delivery of the research
• Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture

Person Specification

Degree or equivalent in relevant subject area (biology, biochemistry or similar area) with significant relevant research experience and a demonstrable understanding of metabolic biochemistry. A Masters level degree in one of these areas would be desirable.

Practical experience of applying the relevant skills and techniques (including mammalian tissue culture)

Ability to analyse information and communicate effectively

Ability to access and organise resources successfully

Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day-to-day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Daniel Tennant (d.tennant@bham.ac.uk)

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