Research Associate/Fellow in Responsive Biomaterials (Fixed-term)

Area
Pharmacy

Location
University Park

Salary
£32,080 to £46,485 per annum, depending on skills and experience (minimum £35608 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Closing Date
Thursday 23 April 2026

Reference
SCI659626

We seek a Research Associate/Fellow to work on the synthesis and application of stimuli- responsive biomaterials within a recently awarded UKRI project “Ultrasound-Guided Activation and Imaging of Engineered Bacteria for Stroma Reprogramming”. The project is part of the Cross Research Council Responsive Mode scheme, and the job-holder will work in collaboration with research teams in Cambridge and Glasgow.

Candidates should have a PhD submitted or awarded in chemistry, pharmaceutics or a related discipline. Expertise in working with in situ gelling materials or cytocompatible polymers, as well as the characterisation of responsive matrices will be required for the role. Experience in controlled polymerisation techniques, advanced pharmaceutical characterisation and analytical methods, such as LC-MS/MS and HPLC, are highly desirable. 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 flexible working full-time post (36.25 hours a week for 2 years) is offered on a fixed term contract with a start date from 1 April 2026, onwards.

What we offer-

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment

• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.

• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities

• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Cameron Alexander, email: [email protected]. Please note applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.