Research Fellow in Pharmacy @ Queen’s University Belfast, United Kingdom.

Pharmaceuticalcarrier; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen's University Belfast seeks a Research Fellow for a project focused on developing nanoparticles and hydrogels for wound healing. This 12-month grant-funded position offers opportunities for innovative research, requiring significant experience in polymer science and a PhD in a related field. The role includes analytical and experimental responsibilities, contributing to cutting-edge biomedical research.

Benefits

Great terms & conditions

Pension schemes

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly initiatives

Career development opportunities

Support for health & mental wellbeing

Generous holiday entitlement of 8.4 weeks

Qualifications

• PhD or near completion in relevant field.
• 3 years of experience in polymeric hydrogels and nanoparticle research.
• Prior publication in quality journals.

Responsibilities

• Production and analysis of nanoparticles using microfluidics.
• Synthesis of hydrogels and evaluation in vitro and in vivo.
• Assist in planning and delivery of research activities.

Skills

Polymeric hydrogels

Nanoparticle synthesis

Cellular biology

Molecular biology

Histological techniques

Biochemical analysis

Microfluidic devices

Research publication

Education

PhD in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering or closely allied discipline

Job description

Job description

The School of Pharmacy at Queen’s University Belfast, is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Research Fellow.

The work will involve i) the production and analysis of complex nanoparticles using microfluidics for wound healing; ii) the synthesis of a polymeric hydrogel to deliver the nanoparticles and iii) the evaluationof the nanogel in vitro and in vivo. This position is grant funded from the MRC-IAA confidence in concept fund.

The post holder will be required to perform a range of cutting-edge methodologies, including physiochemical analysis, polymer grafting and analysis, in vitro functionality and in vivo assays to assess the functionality and safety of the nanogel.

The post holder will be an active member of a research project/team assisting in the planning and delivery of the research activity within a specified area, so that the overall research objectives of the project/school are met.

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

• Obtained or be about to obtain a PhD in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering or a closely allied discipline;
• At least 3 years recent, relevant research experience with polymeric hydrogels;
• At least 3 years recent, relevant research experience with nanoparticle synthesis and characterisation;
• Experience and prior knowledge of cellular and molecular biology, histological techniques, and biochemical analysis of tissue composition;
• Experience of assessing nanoparticles safety and efficiency in small animal model;
• Experience in the use of microfluidic devices to prepare nanoparticles;
• Must have published paper(s) in quality journals to a level commensurate with research experience.

Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria please click the Candidate Information link below.

This post is fixed term for 12 months or until 31 July 2024, whichever is sooner. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.

We offer an excellent employment package that includes:

• Great terms & conditions
• Pension schemes
• Flexible working by enabling you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager through a blend of remote and office working
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Generous holiday entitlement of 8.4 weeks a year (made up of 23 days annual leave, 10 closure days and 9 bank holidays)

Queen’sUniversity is committed topromoting equality of opportunityto all.We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit:www.qub.ac.uk/diversity;www.qub.ac.uk/qgiandwww.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/

Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Ahmed [e-mail]

Candidate Information

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