Research assistant in Queens university United kingdom

Pharmaceuticalcarrier; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen’s University Belfast is hiring a Research Assistant for its School of Pharmacy. The candidate will contribute to the formulation and characterization of lipid nanoparticles, essential for drug delivery. This full-time, fixed-term role offers a comprehensive employment package within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Great terms & conditions

Pension schemes

Flexible working options

Family-friendly initiatives

Career development opportunities

Support for health & mental wellbeing

Generous holiday entitlement of 8.4 weeks per year

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant research experience in liposome formulation and characterisation using microfluidics.
• Practical experience applying specialist techniques for lipid nanoparticle delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assist the research team in formulating lipid nanoparticles for drug delivery.
• Characterise lipid nanoparticles using specialized techniques.

Skills

Specialist skills in liposome formulation

Research methods and techniques

Education

Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent

Job description

Job description

The School of Pharmacy at Queen’s University Belfast is seeking to appoint a Research Assistant.

The postholder will assist the research team in formulating and characterising lipid nanoparticles for nucleic acid/drug delivery.

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate:

• Obtained a degree or equivalent in Pharmacy
• At least 1 year of recent relevant research experience in liposome formulation and characterisation using microfluidics
• Some practical experience of applying specialist skills and techniques required for the role
• Sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within own area

Please note this list is not exhaustive. For further information about the role, including essential and desirable criteria, please click on the Candidate Information link below.

This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months. Fixed-term posts are available for the stated period initially but may be renewed or made permanent depending on funding availability.

At Queen’s, our people are central to our success. As a staff member, you will join a vibrant culture that supports your potential and career development.

We offer an excellent employment package, including:

• Great terms & conditions
• Pension schemes
• Flexible working options combining remote and office work
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Generous holiday entitlement of 8.4 weeks per year (including 23 days annual leave, 10 closure days, and 9 bank holidays)

Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality and fostering an inclusive environment through staff networks like iRise (Race) and PRISM (LGBTQ+). We hold various Equality Charter Marks, including the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan. For more information, visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity.

For informal enquiries, contact Dr Cristian Reboredo Fuentes at [e-mail].

Additional links:

• Candidate Information
• About the School
• Attractive Reward Package
• Information for International Applicants

For more articles, Click here. Follow us on LinkedIn for pharmaceutical jobs.