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

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

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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. Click to access our staff benefits page (opens new browser tab) for further information and use our reward calculator to find out the total value of pay and benefits provided.

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Interviews will be held in late October or early November 2025.

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