Innovation Lead - Materials

De Montfort University; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

De Montfort University in Leicester invites applications for a Research Assistant role within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. You will lead the development of novel formulations and delivery methods underpinning a developing DMU spin-out, focusing on materials chemistry and electrospinning.

You will work with the CEO/CSO and external partners to translate research into prototypes and market-ready concepts.

Qualifications

• Degree in materials chemistry with proven experience in materials and chemical analysis techniques.
• Experience in electrospinning and development of functional formulations.
• Strong record keeping and UG/PG project supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of novel formulations and physical delivery methods underpinning the spin-out's core technology.
• Coordinate with the CEO/CSO and external partners to translate research into prototypes and market concepts.
• Support multidisciplinary teams and supervise student projects as required.

Skills

Electrospinning

Materials chemistry

Chemical analysis

Education

Degree in Materials Science or related field

Job description

De Montfort University is a university of quality and distinctiveness, distinguished by our life-changing research, dynamic international partnerships, vibrant links with business and our commitment to excellence in learning, teaching and the student experience. We offer more than 300 courses at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate, many of which offer professional accreditations, and links to industry or work experience. DMU undergraduate and postgraduate courses receive continual input from leading employers and professional bodies and are underpinned by world-leading research. This ensures they remain relevant and up-to-date and provide students with the skills and experience employers expect from candidates in a competitive job market.

Faculty/ Directorate

The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences (HLS) at De Montfort University (DMU) is home to a wide range of laboratory based, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and social science courses. The faculty educates and develops professionals who make a significant difference to lives, health, wellbeing, communities and society. The Leicester School of Allied Health Sciences, within the faculty of HLS, offers a number UG and PG provisions including BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science and MSc Advanced Biomedical Science (accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science).

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a self-motivated and team orientated, technically skilled materials scientist at research assistant level. In this role, you will lead the development of novel formulations and physical delivery methods underpinning the core technology of a developing DMU spin out. You will be at the forefront of multidisciplinary scientific innovation, customising existing formulation parameters to fit new and evolving commercial parameters. Your work will support the developing spin out to broaden market application and establish prototypes for its core technologies. You will report to the CEO and CSO of the spin out, both Associate Professors in the schools of Allied Health and Pharmacy, respectively. You’ll work closely with other group members, our external commercial partners, where required, and UG/PG project students.

Ideal Candidate

You should have a degree and relevant proven experience in materials chemistry, materials and chemical analysis techniques, and specifically in electrospinning. We are looking for a person with excellent record keeping, attention to detail, and expertise in innovation projects specifically, with UG/PG supervisory experience. You will be an independent worker as well as a team player, with a solutions-orientated mindset, someone who can drive effective outcomes whilst identifying and adapting to challenges in a proactive and rational manner. If you display a commitment to target-driven achievements, whilst operating to challenging time constraints, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact

For further information please contact Dr Chris Young, Associate Professor, Research & Innovation by email: [e-mail] or Dr Omar Qutachi, Associate Professor, Tissue Engineering and Drug Discovery: [e-mail]

De Montfort University is committed to providing a working and learning environment that enriches lives, supports individuals to reach their full potential, and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As an educator and shaper of society, the university aims to role model positive behaviours both within the university and to reflect the diversity of the wider community. As such we welcome applications from all potential candidates.

For general enquiries, please contact [e-mail]