15021- Postdoctoral Research Associate

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh’s Baillie Gifford Pandemic Science Hub invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in pharmaceutical formulation and drug delivery. You will develop next-generation inhaled therapies, analyze nanoparticle-based delivery systems, and work within a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves leading experiments, preparing publications, supervising students, and contributing to ARIA-funded projects in an inclusive environment with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have a PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical or biomedical sciences.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Experience with inhalation and formulation development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research using analytical techniques to investigate nanoparticle-based drug delivery and nebulisation technologies.
• Analyse data, lead experiments, and contribute to research publications.
• Supervise students and engage in collaborative projects.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical techniques

Education

PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical or biomedical sciences

Job description

School of Regeneration and Repair / Centre for Inflammation Research

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: 24-month contract

The Opportunity:

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The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students’ performance and wellbeing.

The Baillie Gifford Pandemic Science Hub (https://psh.ac.uk/) seeks a postdoctoral researcher experienced with pharmaceutical formulation and drug delivery to develop next-generation inhaled therapies to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team. In this role, the postdoctoral researcher will conduct research using analytical techniques to investigate nanoparticle-based drug delivery and nebulisation technologies. They will analyse data, lead experiments, and contribute to research publications, while also supervising students and engaging in collaborative projects.

Ideal candidates will have a PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical or biomedical sciences, along with strong communication and teamwork skills. Experience with inhalation and formulation development is a plus. This role involves participation in innovative ARIA-funded projects within an inclusive and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development.

A career with us has a range of other benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle:

Professional development and subject matter expertise

Opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your experience

Leading-edge research

Opportunities for publication

This post is full-time (35 hours per week)