To be an active member of the research team assisting in the development and pre-clinical and industrial translation of novel drug delivery systems. To assist in the planning and delivery of this research activity so that the overall research objectives of the project are met. About the person: Design, develop, prepare and fully evaluate novel drug delivery systems. Prepare documentation for meetings with regulatory authorities, industrial and clinical partners Design, develop and refine experimental apparatus and analytical methods in order to obtain reliable data. Carry out in vivo animal experiments, analyses, critical evaluations, and interpretations using appropriate methodologies and techniques. Such techniques will include high performance liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, ultraviolet and fluorescence spectroscopy. Present regular progress reports on research to members of the research group or to external audiences to disseminate and publicise research findings. Prepare, in consultation with supervisor, material for publication in national and international journals and presentations at international conferences. Assist supervisor in the preparation of funding proposals, submissions to pharmaceutical/medical devices companies and applications to external bodies. Carry out routine administrative tasks associated with the research project to ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget. These might include organisation of project meetings and documentation, financial control, risk assessment of research activities. Carry out occasional undergraduate supervision, demonstrating or lecturing duties within the post holder'sarea of expertise and under the direct guidance of a member of academic staff. Read academic papers, journals and textbooks to keep abreast of developments in own specialism and related disciplines. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website.