Postdoctoral Research Associate – Department of Health Studies

Job Description

About the Role

Royal Holloway, University of London, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Health Studies. The role is linked to BAC4RumA – “Bacteriocin-rich extract from engineered lactic acid bacteria as an antibiotic alternative for therapeutic and prophylactic use in ruminants and aquaculture” – an IDRC-funded project developing alternatives to antibiotics for cattle and farmed tilapia in Nigeria.

The postholder will focus primarily on ruminant-related work, with key responsibilities including:

Field data collection in Nigeria

Data analysis

Preparing academic reports and publications based on project outcomes

The role offers an initial 12-month contract, with the possibility of extension until the project’s end in November 2026.

You will work closely with Dr Mahmoud Eltholth (Department of Health Studies) and an international team of collaborators across the UK, Spain, and Nigeria.

Candidate Requirements

A strong research background in health, veterinary, biological, or related sciences

Experience in fieldwork, data collection, and analysis

Excellent academic writing and communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-country, multidisciplinary project

Right to Work: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. The University cannot provide visa sponsorship for this post.

Rewards and Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Training and development opportunities

Cycle to Work and Season Ticket Loan schemes

Eyesight test support

Free on-campus parking

Access to a hybrid working policy (some remote working possible)

The post is based at the University’s Egham campus, a scenic location near Windsor Great Park, within easy commuting distance of London.

Application Information

Closing Date: 23:59, 17 September 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Applications for job share or part-time working are welcome.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.