Research Associate in Technology Capability Enhancement for Microdosing Drug Delivery and Sensing

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research university in Scotland seeks a PhD candidate in Chemical or Biomedical Engineering. The ideal candidate will focus on drug delivery, 3D printing, and related techniques. This role offers collaboration with experts in various fields and the chance to contribute to innovative research projects. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Defined benefits pension scheme

Family-friendly initiatives

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in 3D printing.
• Experience with drug delivery systems.
• Strong research background in applying materials science, chemical engineering, or biomedical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Work with experts in drug delivery, biosensing, electrochemistry, and medical sciences.

Skills

3D printing

Drug delivery systems

Biosensing and bioanalytical techniques

Physiological sample collection and analysis

Fluorescence / confocal microscopy for bioimaging

Education

PhD in Chemical or Biomedical Engineering

Job description

School of Engineering, College of Science & Engineering

Institute/Discipline: Institute for Bioengineering

Grade Salary Range: UE07 - £41,064 - £48,882

Contract type, Hours per week: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Fixed Term dates, if applicable: 01/12/2025 - 30/11/2027

We are looking for a PhD candidate in Chemical or Biomedical engineering or a clearly related topic, with a focus on technologies/skills relevant to drug delivery, 3D printing, and/or closely related topics. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in 3D printing, drug delivery systems, and cell culture, along with a strong research background in applying materials science, chemical engineering, or biomedical engineering to drug delivery and tissue sample collection.

The Opportunity:

The candidate will have the opportunity of working with experts in drug delivery, biosensing, electrochemistry, and medical sciences.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• 3D printing
• Drug delivery systems
• Biosensing and bioanalytical techniques
• Physiological sample collection and analysis
• Fluorescence / confocal microscopy for bioimaging

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. We give you support, nurture your talent and reward success. You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, flexible working and much more. The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Interviews will be held in late October or early November 2025. If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.

About Us

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

About the Team

Engineering has been taught at Edinburgh in one form or another since 1673. In 2002, the present School of Engineering was formed from the previously existing departments of Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Since then, the School has grown rapidly and now offers undergraduate degree programmes across all disciplines and taught Masters courses in niche areas. All undergraduate degree programmes are accredited by the relevant professional institutions.

The School of Engineering addresses diverse complex challenges across the entire field of engineering, at micro- and macro/global scales, including nanotechnology for biological monitoring and medical diagnosis and engineering solutions to climate change issues. In REF 2021 the joint submission to General Engineering was ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for quality and breadth of research. Current research income in the School was around £22.0M in 2020/21.

We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working and recognise and value diversity across all our staff and students. The School has an active programme offering support and professional development for all staff; providing mentoring, training, and networking opportunities. The School of Engineering holds a bronze Athena SWAN award, in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education & research.

Further information, including details of undergraduate & postgraduate taught programmes: www.eng.ed.ac.uk