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Research Fellow In Metabolic Physiology
£33,045 - £38,026 p.a. pro rata
Full time/Fixed term - 18 months, Feb 2026 start date
About the Role
Metabolic Health Hub Nottingham Trent Department of Biosciences:
Post-doctoral scientist in metabolic physiology
We are looking for a highly motivated post-doctoral scientist (PhD Level G) to support Nottingham Trent's new strategic investment in Metabolic Health in the School of Science and Technology. The successful applicant will join the recently launched Centre for Systems Health and Integrated Metabolic Research (SHiMR) within the Department of Biosciences. The PDRA will have experience in metabolic physiology and molecular biology. Experience in cellular metabolism and bioinformatics is desirable. Advanced training is available within the SHiMR Centre, where the post-holder will work in the state-of-the-art Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Centre (ISTeC) that houses two major and evolving and complementary strategic themes, Metabolic Health, and Neurophysiology with extensive expertise in cutting edge in vivo and in vitro metabolic phenotyping, as well as cell imaging and molecular techniques available across the Centre.
For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly. To ensure the diverse needs of our team are met we actively encourage secondments and offer flexible part-time working patterns - we're focused on finding the right person for the role.
Interview date: January 2026
Join Us
* 30 - 35 days annual leave per year plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata
* Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
* Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
* Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
* Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
* Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
* And a whole lot moreFind out more about the range of benefits we offer.
Come and be part of our success. Apply today.
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Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
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