Research Associate​/Fellow

Overview

Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed-term) at University of Nottingham. This role is a fixed-term appointment to join a multidisciplinary project funded by BBSRC. The aim is to develop novel broad-spectrum antiviral compounds for use in animals and humans. The work is a collaboration across the Schools of Pharmacy, Chemistry, and Veterinary Medicine and Science.

£35,608 to £47,389 per annum, depending on skills and experience (minimum £35,608 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

University Park, Nottingham, UK.

Monday 02 February 2026.

SCI
283325.

The post holder will undertake research and day-to-day management of the biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics and drug delivery aspects of the project. The role requires a high degree of competence in one or more of the following areas and an aptitude for critical thinking and collaborative research:

• In vitro and in vivo Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) development of novel host-centric antiviral candidates.
• Work within the Division of Molecular Therapeutics and Formulation, School of Pharmacy, led by Dr Pavel Geshkovich.
• Contribute to collaborative research with teams across multiple departments.

A candidate should have, be close to completion of, or have equivalent experience with a PhD in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline, with an interest in pharmacokinetics, bioanalysis and drug delivery. An aptitude for critical thinking and a flexible approach to collaboration is vital.

This is a full-time (36.25 hours/week), fixed-term post for an initial period of 1 year, starting on 1 March 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter), with potential 1 year extension (total 2 years), subject to satisfactory progress. Job share arrangements may be considered.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Pavel Gershkovich ase note that applications sent directly to this email will not be accepted.

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