Overview
Full-Time, Fixed-Term
Applications are invited for the post of Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Health Studies. BAC4RumA “Bacteriocin-rich extract from engineered lactic acid bacteria as an antibiotic alternative for therapeutic and prophylactic use in ruminants and aquaculture” is looking to appoint a research assistant for one year with potential extension to the end of the project in November 2026. BAC4RumA is an IDRC funded project looking for alternatives to antibiotics for cattle and farmed tilapia in Nigeria. The post holder will be responsible for field data collection in Nigeria, data analysis and writing academic reports/articles for the project outcomes. The post holder will be mainly responsible for the work related to ruminants.
The post holders will work directly with Dr Mahmoud Eltholth and consortium collaborators in the UK, Spain, and Nigeria. The position is full time with 35 hours per week.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with Dr Mahmoud Eltholth and consortium collaborators in the UK, Spain, and Nigeria.
* Conduct field data collection in Nigeria, perform data analysis, and contribute to writing academic reports/articles on project outcomes.
* Focus on work related to ruminants.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Training and Development opportunities
* Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
* Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing
* Free parking
Location
The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the College is situated on a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.
How to Apply / Contact
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Mahmoud Eltholth, Department of Health Studies, at mahmoud.eltholth@rhul.ac.uk.
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk.
Please quote the reference: 0825-198
Important Dates
Closing Date: 23:59, 17 September 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
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