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

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

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a PhD candidate in Chemical or Biomedical Engineering to focus on drug delivery technologies and 3D printing. The role offers the chance to work alongside experts in biosensing and medical sciences. Candidates should have hands-on experience in 3D printing and related fields. Competitive rewards and staff benefits are provided, along with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Defined benefits pension scheme

Staff discounts

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in 3D printing and drug delivery systems.
• Strong research background in applying materials science to drug delivery.
• Experience in cell culture and physiological sample collection.

Responsibilities

• Work with experts in drug delivery, biosensing, 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

Overview

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

About the role

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.