Research Associate​/Fellow in Plasmodium Meiosis

Research Associate/Fellow – Meiosis in Plasmodium Project

Position
:
Research Associate/Fellow
Location
:
University Park, School of Life Sciences, University of Nottingham (Medical School, Queen's Medical Centre)
Contract
:
Fixed‑term, full‑time (36.25 hrs per week) until 14 Apr 2027, with a possible 5.5‑month extension subject to funding.
Closing date
: 04 June 2026
Reference
: MED
459826

Applicants are invited for a Research Associate/Fellow position to work on a project investigating the molecular and cellular mechanisms of meiosis in the malaria parasite Plasmodium. The project is funded through a BBSRC UKRI Frontier Science award entitled “Meiosis in Plasmodium: how does it work?”.

• Work under the supervision of Dr David Guttery and Prof. Rita Tewari.
• Investigate parasite development within the mosquito vector using advanced genetic and cell‑biological approaches.
• Apply conditional gene modulation strategies (CRISPR‑Cas9, DiCre, AID and promoter swap systems).
• Use state‑of‑the‑art imaging techniques such as confocal microscopy, expansion microscopy and immunofluorescence to generate mechanistic insights.
• Collaborate within a supportive research environment, contribute to training undergraduate and postgraduate researchers, and disseminate findings through publications and presentations.

• Hold a PhD (or be close to completion) in a relevant discipline.
• Have experience in molecular and/or cell biology techniques, including molecular cloning, genetic manipulation and advanced imaging (confocal microscopy).
• Experience with expansion microscopy, SIM or related advanced imaging techniques is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.

Salary
: £31,387 to £46,485 per annum, depending on skills and experience (minimum £35,608 with relevant PhD).

For further information, please contact Dr David Guttery (Da) or Prof Rita Tewari (). Applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

We welcome applications from the UK, Europe and worldwide and aim to make your move to the UK as smooth as possible. Our university is a diverse and inclusive community, committed to equality and supporting disabled applicants as a Disability Confident Level 2 employer.