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Overview

Applications are invited for the post of Research Associate to join Sheffield’s Nanobug-Oncology Research Group led by Prof. Munitta Muthana based within School of Medicine and Population Health at the University of Sheffield’s Medical School.

We are seeking a highly motivated, practically skilled, well organised individual to work on an exciting 3-year YCR-funded project where we will engineer magnetic bacteria to carry immunotherapeutic payloads (MagneToBots) to metastatic tumours using magnetic guidance strategies. We aim to develop a range of precision bioinspired MagneToBots that offer eco-friendly manufacture, paving the way for sustainable medicine approaches against currently incurable cancers.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Design, execute and evaluate experiments
• Keep excellent experimental records
• Prepare reports regularly and feed back to other members of the research group.
• Prepare scientific manuscripts, attend and deliver seminars/lab meetings
• Supervise undergraduate and MSc students
• Advise PhD students as necessary as part of a collaborative research team.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Further Information

Grade: 7.3

Salary: £38,249

Work arrangement: Full-time

Duration: 3 years (start/end dates tbc)

Line manager: Project Lead

Direct reports: N/A

Our website: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/smph/people/academic/clinical-medicine/munitta-muthana

For informal enquiries about this job contact
Prof. Munitta Muthana, Project Lead: at m.muthana@sheffield.ac.uk

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place on 15/16 July 2025. This will consist of a short presentation of past research followed by a panel interview with an opportunity to see the facilities, meet with other lab members and ask questions. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage on the week commencing 7 July 2025. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact clinmed-staffing@sheffield.ac.uk

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What we offer

• A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes integrated with our Academic Career Pathways.
• A range of generous family-friendly policies
  • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
  • support for those going through the menopause
  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment
  • and more

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

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