Research Associate/Fellow in Drug Formulation

4 weeks ago


Nottingham, United Kingdom University of Nottingham Full time

We are currently seeking a Research Associate/Fellow to work on a project involving the development of long-acting depots for anti-sense oligonucleotides.  The successful candidate will work in collaboration with a research fellow based in Optics and Photonics, Faculty of Engineering. 

Candidates should be close to completion of their PhD or have a PhD awarded in pharmaceutics/drug formulation.   Expertise in using computational/statistical approaches to medicine design, lipid nanoparticle design, manufacture, and characterisation is essential.  

We pride ourselves on the collegial and supportive culture created by our staff for our staff and students. We are dedicated to providing an environment which enables our staff to thrive and achieve their potential. Our commitment to Equality and Diversity has been recognised in the award of an Athena SWAN Silver Award.

This post is offered on a fixed term contract for 5 months with a flexible start date from October 2024 to March 2025. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours); however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 14.5 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. Job share arrangements may be considered.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to:

Dr Maria Marlow, email: maria.marlow@nottingham.ac.uk.

Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Further details:

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Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.

£30,487 to £38,205 per annum (pro rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience (minimum £33966 pa with relevant PhD)



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