Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow: iBreed In Vitro Gametogenesis at University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington, United Kingdom

The University of Nottingham is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow (reference SCI837826) for the iBreed programme in Sutton Bonington, United Kingdom. The closing date is 03 December 2026. Applicants should hold or be nearing a PhD in cell biology, developmental biology or a closely related discipline.

Job Details

Company: University of Nottingham (Alberio Lab) / University of Edinburgh (Roslin Institute)

Reference: SCI837826

Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow

Department: Animal Sciences

Location: Sutton Bonington, United Kingdom

Job Type: Full-time, fixed-term

Availability: The post is available immediately.

Contract End Date: 30 April 2028

Closing Date: 03 December 2026

Project Details

iBreed is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and collaborates with University of Edinburgh (Roslin Institute).

The iBreed programme is a collaborative project between research groups led by Professor Ramiro Alberio at the University of Nottingham and Dr Tom Burdon and Professor Ian Adams at the University of Edinburgh (The Roslin Institute). The project aims to apply state‑of‑the‑art stem cell and developmental biology approaches to generate bovine gametes, addressing fundamental questions in reproduction while delivering tools with significant translational potential.

Job Description

We are inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow to join iBreed, an ambitious research programme funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, focused on the development of a novel in vitro gametogenesis platform.

You will join a highly interactive, interdisciplinary team and contribute to cutting‑edge research at the interface of developmental biology, stem cell biology and reproductive technologies.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively across the Nottingham and Edinburgh teams and will be encouraged to develop independent ideas within the broader aims of the programme.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in cell biology, developmental biology or a closely related discipline; candidates who are nearing submission of their PhD thesis in a relevant area will also be considered.
  • A track record of peer‑reviewed publications is desirable.

Required Skills

You will have a strong scientific background in one or more of the following areas:

  • Developmental biology and/or stem cell biology
  • Bioinformatic analysis of single cell datasets
  • Gene editing or genetic manipulation

Experience in bioinformatics, or quantitative data analysis will be a key requirement for the role.

You will be highly motivated, proactive and self‑driven, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Salary

£32,080–£47,389 pa (minimum £35,608 with relevant PhD)

How to Apply

Apply online through the official vacancy page at jobs.nottingham.ac.uk.

For more information on our lab activities please visit: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/Biosciences/People/ramiro.alberio

For informal enquiries please contact Ramiro Alberio ([email protected]).

Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

CLICK HERE FOR THE ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION / APPLY ONLINE

Closing date: 03 December 2026. Apply online through the official vacancy page.