Research Associate – Nanomaterials for Bioelectronic Medicine
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Research Associate. This role is part of the Division of Pharmacy and Optometry, based in The Stopford Building in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health.
Responsibilities
* Supporting the aims of the Open Fellowship entitled “Establishing a technology platform to understand and harness the fundamentals of electrical‑cellular interactions for future electro‑medicine” awarded to Dr Akhil Jain funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
* Demonstrating strong experimental design, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
* Being capable of working independently while also taking a leading role within a small team of PhD and project students.
Qualifications
Essential Criteria:
* Experience of nanomaterials synthesis, surface functionalisation, characterisation, and biological evaluation in mammalian cell culture.
Desirable Criteria:
* Prior experience with lanthanide‑doped upconverting nanoparticles.
* Working knowledge of relevant characterisation techniques (e.g., fluorescence spectroscopy, TEM, EDX, XRD, XPS, FTIR) and biological techniques (e.g., flow cytometry, confocal microscopy).
* Experience in design and construction of custom experimental devices.
Other Requirements:
* Must have the right to work in the UK; this role does not provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
Benefits
* Generous employer contribution pension.
* 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, including Christmas closure.
* Ride‑to‑work and EV car scheme available.
We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.
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