Overview
Applications are invited for a Research Associate/Fellow position to work on a project involving the use of additive manufacturing to develop a release system for fungal biopesticides for outdoor crops. The project is funded through the University of Nottingham EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account. This is a fixed‑term, full‑time (36.25 hours per week) appointment until 14th December 2026.
Project Details
Post holder will be based in the Plant and Crop Science Division (Sutton Bonington Campus, University of Nottingham, UK) and will work under the supervision of Dr Almudena Ortiz‑Urquiza, Dr Sina Fischer, and Professor Ricky Wildman. The project includes a 25‑day secondment at CABI UK (Silwood Park, Ascot, UK) to collaborate with CABI partners (Dr Steve Edgington and Dr Alan Buddie) on the freeze‑drying of fungal biopesticides. The project will cover travel and accommodation during the secondment.
Responsibilities
* Develop triggerable biopesticide release systems customised for timed release and delivery of multiple fungal biopesticides.
* Translate scientific research into commercial applications in collaboration with industrial partner Shin‑Etsu.
* Conduct plant growth experiments under axenic and/or glasshouse conditions.
* Handle fungal or microbial cultures and analyse resulting data.
* Communicate findings to stakeholders and contribute to project reports.
Qualifications
* PhD (or close to completion) in plant or crop science or related field.
* Experience growing plants under axenic and/or glasshouse conditions.
* Strong data analysis and communication skills.
* Knowledge of plant biology, plant‑fungus/bacterium‑soil interactions.
* Experience handling fungal or microbial cultures.
* Experience in biopesticide crop protection and/or additive manufacturing desirable.
EEO Statement
Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by .
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