Grade UE07- £40,247- £47,874

College of Science & Engineering- School of Engineering

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: up to 24 months

The Opportunity:

The School of Engineering seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Drug Delivery Nanochemistry. This Research Associate position will contribute to the project entitled “Synthesis and characterisation of tracer protein-functionalised nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery” within the Institute for Materials and Processes at the University of Edinburgh.

This Research Associate position will contribute to this interdisciplinary project within the Institute for Materials and Processes at the University of Edinburgh in collaboration with medical researchers.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to conduct nanomaterials synthesis, characterisation, and cell assay development for drug delivery targeted to the central nervous system (CNS). In a significant departure from current drug nanocarriers being developed for CNS, this research utilises neural tracing proteins to transport drug molecules within the CNS and bypass the blood-brain barrier.

This role is UE07 and is available on a full-time (35 hours per week), fixed-term basis, for up to 24 months. Please note the planned start date for this role and project is 15th February 2025.

The salary for this post is £40,247 – £47,874 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success:

A PhD degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Pharmaceutical Science
Strong track record in nanochemistry especially in bioconjugation chemistry involving proteins
Knowledge and experience in nanomaterials synthesis, characterisation, and biological validation
Knowledge in protein structure, function, and chemistry
Good teamwork and communication skills

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As a valued member of our team you can expect:

A competitive salary
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

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.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 12 th December 2024.

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Interviews will be held in January 2025 .