Research Fellow

# Research Fellow> Research Fellow A degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering or a closely related discipline. Have or be about to obtain\ a PhD in drug delivery, polymer/materials chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or a related field (\ must be obtained within 3 months of commencement of employment) Demonstrable hands-on experience in the fabrication and characterisation of microneedles. Experience loading and evaluating small molecules and/or biologics (including peptides, proteins or vaccine antigens) in polymeric delivery platforms. Knowledge in relevant analytical techniques including HPLC/MS, UV-Vis spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, colourimeter and FTIR. Experience with optical, spectroscopic or stimulus-responsive characterisation of polymer-based materials. Experience designing and executing stability studies (thermal, accelerated and/or ambient) for drug or biologic formulations. A record of peer-reviewed publications commensurate with career stage.LocationBelfast, United KingdomLanguage RequirementsEnglish