Research Associate

University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave

Bank holidays

Discounts

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for a PhD position in polymer science and drug delivery within the Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, supervised by Prof Alberto Saiani.

The post holder will join the Polymer & Peptides Research Group at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology to work on the IBIC-funded project designing an in-situ forming sub-cutaneous solid depot for long-term cancer drug delivery.

Qualifications

• PhD required in polymers, drug delivery or related field.
• Strong communication and scientific writing skills are essential.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and development of in-situ forming sub-cutaneous depot.
• Collaborate with the Polymer & Peptides Research Group and industrial partner Innovarus.
• Present findings and maintain rigorous experimental records.

Skills

Polymer science

Drug delivery

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in polymers/related field

Job description

This is an outstanding opportunity for a PhD, with a background in polymer science and drug delivery, to work within the Division of Pharmacy and Optometry under the supervision of Prof Alberto Saiani. The post holder will be part of the Polymer & Peptides Research Group, which is based at Manchester Institute of Biotechnology.

The candidate will support the aims of the project funded by Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC). This innovative project will study the design and development of novel in-situ forming sub-cutaneous solid depot for long term delivery of cancer drugs.

This position offers an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic, well-motivated individual to work as part of a sociable multi-disciplinary team consisting of PhD and PDRA. The ideal candidate will have excellent scientific and communication skills and will be able to work with minimal supervision leading the interaction with industrial collaborator Innovarus.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [e-mail].

Please note that an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate is required for this role.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Alberto Saiani
Email: [e-mail]

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.