Research Associate, Polymer Drug Delivery

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Healthcare services

Excellent annual leave plus holidays

Flexible working

Job summary

The University of Manchester is offering a PhD opportunity within the Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, under the supervision of Prof Alberto Saiani. The project, hosted by the Polymer & Peptides Research Group at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, focuses on in-situ forming sub-cutaneous solid depot designs for long-term cancer drug delivery.

Applicants should have a PhD in polymer science with a strong background in drug delivery, excellent scientific and communication skills, and

Qualifications

• PhD in polymer science with background in drug delivery.
• Strong scientific and communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and interact with industry partner Innovarus.

Responsibilities

• Support IBIC-funded project on in-situ forming sub-cutaneous solid depot for long-term delivery of cancer drugs.
• Collaborate with the Polymer & Peptides Research Group at Manchester Institute of Biotechnology and supervise interactions with industry partner Innovarus.

Education

PhD in polymer science or related field

Job description

The University of Manchester is offering a PhD opportunity within the Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, under the supervision of Prof Alberto Saiani. The project, hosted by the Polymer & Peptides Research Group at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, focuses on in-situ forming sub-cutaneous solid depot designs for long-term cancer drug delivery.

Applicants should have a PhD in polymer science with a strong background in drug delivery, excellent scientific and communication skills, and