Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed-Term) (ENG448526)

We seek a researcher who will be responsible for developing 3D printed biocatalytic reactors and demonstrate their commercial viability.

This work will be part of an EPSRC Impact Accelerator Award working with Johnson Matthey, but aligned with the EPSRC funded Programme Grant “Dialling up performance for on demand manufacturing” (EPSRC reference: EP/W017032/1). Our vision is to create a toolkit and workflow that speeds up and automates material selection and object design, such that 3D printing can be more readily adopted by industry. Our ambition is to realise highly functional, smart products with the potential to transform key UK industries - (bio)pharma, cell therapy/regenerative medicine and (bio)catalysis and beyond.  

You will join a vibrant and supportive research team at Nottingham and will interact closely with project partners from the Universities of Cambridge, Strathclyde, Reading and many international and industrial partners. The proposed research is expected to lead to high quality publications and impact in healthcare, making this an ideal training opportunity for future industrial or academic careers.

Candidates must have a PhD (or be about to obtain) in and Engineering or Physical Science discipline. Experience in system development and/or 3D printing would be advantageous. In addition, you should have excellent leadership and communication skills, a strong track record in disseminating research outputs, and the ability to work as part of a team.

The work will be led by Prof Ricky Wildman, Faculty of Engineering. This role is offered on a full-time (36.25 hours), fixed term contract for 5 months.

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details and upload a copy of your CV.

Please contact Prof Ricky Wildman (Ricky.Wildman@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 18 Mar 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)