Research Assistant/Associate - Microfluidic Crystallisation

Salary:  Research Assistant: £34,630 to £36,320 per annum Research Associate: £37,369 to £39,560 per annum  Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits . We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you. Closing Date: 13 October 2026 The Role We are seeking an ambitious research Assistant or Associate who will work with Dr Kavanagh in his EPSRC funded lab (a team of 5 at PhD students and 1 PDRA) to understand the underlying pathophysiological mechanism of drug induced crystalluria by combining drug pharmacokinetic behaviour along with physicochemistry in urine. The successful candidate will engage in cutting-edge research projects, collaborate with leading experts, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in crystalluria. We have links with The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital groups and with large groups based in the prestigious Bernal Institute in Ireland. This project will involve visits to these collaborators. With a focus on high-impact publications and grant applications, the post-doc will have the opportunity to shape their own research agenda while working in a collaborative and supportive environment. This role is ideal for a self-driven and forward-thinking individual eager to make a significant impact in their academic career. This post is fixed term period until 31 August 2027. The start date for the post is ASAP. For informal enquiries contact: oisin.kavanagh@newcastle.ac.uk Find out more about the Faculty of Medical Sciences here: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/ Find out more about our Research Institutes here: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/research/institutes/ As part of our commitment to career development for research colleagues, the University has developed 3 levels of research role profiles.  These profiles set out firstly the generic competences and responsibilities expected of role holders at each level and secondly the general qualifications and experiences needed for entry at a particular level. Key Accountabilities Research Assistant   Collect, analyse and interpret research data and draw conclusions on the outcomes Co-ordinate own work with that of others, use problem solving to affect the achievement of research objectives and contribute to the planning of the project(s) Present information on research progress and outcomes to a Principal Investigator or groups overseeing the research project Write up results from own research activity and provide input into the research project’s dissemination, in whatever form (report, papers, chapters, books) Use research resources (including, where required, laboratories, workshops and specialist equipment) as appropriate In addition for Research Associate   Contribute ideas, including enhancements to the technical or methodological aspects of the project …