Research Fellow - Belfast, United Kingdom - Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

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Job details:

Job reference
23/111001

Date posted
12/06/2023

Application closing date
26/06/2023

Salary
£36,333 per annum

Job category/type
Research

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Research Fellow:

Job description- 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 evaluation of 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.- 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.
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
Familyfriendly 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's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to 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.

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