Lead Postdoc: Chemical-Free Antimicrobial Tech to Market

University of Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Liverpool’s Qi laboratory seeks an experienced researcher to lead an IBIC Commercial Development Fund funded project aimed at advancing a novel chemical-free antimicrobial technology. You will conduct experimental work to optimise the technology, design and build prototypes, and generate data to support commercial development.

Working with academic and industrial partners, you will identify applications, engage with partners, support business development activities, and

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field as listed (Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Environmental Engineering).
• Experience with antimicrobial material development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a funded project to develop a novel antimicrobial technology.
• Conduct experimental research to optimise and validate the technology.
• Design and build prototypes and generate data to support commercial development.
• Engage with academic and industrial partners to identify applications and support business development.
• Contribute to intellectual property, regulatory, and commercialisation strategies.

Skills

Experimental research

Prototype design

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Environmental Engineering

Tools

Lab techniques

Job description

The University of Liverpool’s Qi laboratory seeks an experienced researcher to lead an IBIC Commercial Development Fund funded project aimed at advancing a novel chemical-free antimicrobial technology. You will conduct experimental work to optimise the technology, design and build prototypes, and generate data to support commercial development.

Working with academic and industrial partners, you will identify applications, engage with partners, support business development activities, and