Application closing date 20/09/2021
Salary £34,304- £40,927 per annum
Job category/type Research

Job description

The School of Pharmacy is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Research Fellow to be an active member of the Biofunctional Nanomaterials group, led by Dr Garry Laverty, supporting the development of an enzyme-responsive peptide-mimetic hydrogel for the sustained injectable delivery of antiretroviral and contraceptive drugs. This post is available to cover maternity leave. 

The successful candidate must have:

• Have or be about to obtain a PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences or closely related area.
• At least 3 years recent relevant practical research experience of peptide-mimetic synthesis (peptides, peptoids, beta-peptides), advanced methods of drug conjugation, purification and identification.
• Experience in formulating peptide-mimetic hydrogel systems.
• Experience of microscopic (TEM, SEM) and spectroscopic (FTIR, CD, UV/Vis, NMR, mass spectroscopy) relevant to peptide material characterisation.
• Experience in tissue/cell culture techniques.
• Experience in drug purification and quantification by HPLC.

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

Queen’s University Belfast is recognised as one of the most diverse organisations in Northern Ireland. We are committed to equality of opportunity, fair participation and welcomes applications from all. However, our Fair Employment Equality Monitoring data tells us that individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, people with a disability and those who identify as LGBT+ and members of the Protestant Community also currently under-represented in this category of work. As such, we particularly welcome applications for this role from individuals who identify with these backgrounds and / or communities.

For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our work in relation to Gender Equality (Athena SWAN), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Workplace Equality Index), Disability and Race (Race Equality Charter) please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity and/or www.qub.ac.uk/qgi

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Informal enquires may be directed to Tara Brown - t.brown@qub.ac.uk 

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