Research Associate in Technology Capability Enhancement for Microdosing Drug Delivery and Sensing presso Edinburgh University Group
Edinburgh University Group · Edinburgh, Regno Unito · Onsite
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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.
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Interviews will be held in late October or early November 2025.
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About Company
The School of Engineering addresses diverse complex challenges across the entire field of engineering, at the micro- and macro/global scales. At the microscopic scale, its research supports the design and deployment of novel nanotechnology and devices for biological monitoring and medical diagnosis; at the macro/global scale, it optimises the security and sustainability of the built environment and develops engineering solutions to climate change issues. In REF 2021 the joint submission from the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University to General Engineering was ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for quality and breadth of research. The ranking cited is based upon the breadth and quality of research which apply standard formula (as used by the Times Higher Education) to the REF 2021 results.
The School has a strong track record in producing more than 50 technology spin-outs and developing industry links that enable our graduates to build career-long relationships. Current research income in the School was c.£22.0M in 2020/21.
