Research Assistant (Ocular Drug Delivery)
Role: Research Assistant (Ocular Drug Delivery)
Department: Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Grade: 6 (£33,020 per annum)
Responsible to: Principal Investigator (PI)
Campus: Coleraine
(Fixed Term until 31 October 2026, Full-Time)
Job Purpose:
To increase the technology readiness level (TRL) of a novel ocular drug delivery system through TRL level 4 [technology validated in lab] to TRL 5 [technology validated in relevant environment. To achieve this goal, the successful candidate will complete a comprehensive package of work including stability studies, encapsulation efficiency, release kinetics and formulation optimisation with an enhanced in-vitro and ex-vivo work package. In addition to the technical objectives, the successful candidate will work closely with the PI and business adviser to develop the commercialisation strategy for the new technology.
Closing Date: 17 November 2025 at 23.30
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