Location: | Birmingham |
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Salary: | £37,099 Grade 7, per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 14th March 2024 |
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Closes: | 4th April 2024 |
Job Ref: | 103175 |
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract up to February 2026
Background
To create and disseminate knowledge through initiating and conducting original research, through publication and collaboration with other beneficiaries in the consortium as appropriate to the area of the synthesis, design and modelling of antimicrobial peptides included in nano coatings or aqueous polymer solutions as outlined in the Horizon Europe STOP application.
To be part of a team within Metallurgy and Materials and work in collaboration with the School of Dentistry and the Institute of Inflammation and Ageing to design and synthesise novel antimicrobial peptides for use in antimicrobial water borne polymer-based formulations that can be sprayed on metal, polymer and ceramic surfaces in settings such as transport, hospitals and nursing homes.
Work within a research project funded by Horizon Europe (STOP project, grant agreement 101057961; www.stop-pathogens.eu).
About the project
The STOP project aims to develop antimicrobial and antiviral nanocoatings that can be flexibly or permanently applied to high-touch surfaces. These nanocoatings are derived from a combination of inorganic nanoparticles, antimicrobial peptides and nanoscale laser surface patterning. The nanocoatings are thoroughly characterised for their efficacy, using both existing international standards and improved testing methods developed within the project.
Role Summary
Person Specification
For informal inquiries please contact Artemis Stamboulis, a.stamboulis@bham.ac.uk
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