Applications are invited for the role of Research Associate/Fellow in the Translational Medical Sciences Unit in the Faculty of Medicine. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher to join a small, dynamic research team led by Dr. Madhu Dhandapani focused on pediatric tumor metabolism within the Center for Pediatric Brain Tumor Research within the Institute for Biodiscovery: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/research-areas/biodiscovery-institute/biodiscovery-institute.aspx.

The successful applicant will have a PhD or equivalent (or be close to completing a PhD) in tumor metabolism, analytical bioscience or cancer research, or equivalent professional qualifications and research experience. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who wants to make a real difference in the diagnosis and treatment of rare childhood cancers through research. This role requires the applicant to have previous experience in either analytical bioscience (LC-MS/ OrbiSIMS) or gene editing and validation (CRISPR/ Cas9, PCR, Western blotting).

This is a full-time, fixed-term position (36.25 hours) available immediately until 30 June 2026. Part-time applications with a minimum of 29 hours per week will also be considered. For informal inquiries about the role, please email Madhumita.Dandapani@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be considered.

Secondment requests from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior approval has been obtained from both your current line manager and your primary function manager, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

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