Research Fellow in Nanoparticle Process Design

Are you looking to apply your skills in nanoparticle synthesis and automation for the development of novel nanomedicines? Do you have a background in nanoparticle synthesis in continuous flow? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities?

We are seeking a talented, highly motivated and enthusiastic Postdoctoral Research Fellow as part of the EPSRC programme grant “Total Body Nuclear Imaging for the Development of Nanotheranostics”.

This Programme involves 15 co-investigators in a range of disciplines related to PET imaging strategies for the development of healthcare nanomaterials for therapeutic and diagnostic applications, including clinical translation to benefit patients. The programme is mainly hosted by the Research Department of Imaging Chemistry and Biology within the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences at King’s College London (KCL), with major additional contributions from colleagues at Queen Mary University of London and University of Leeds, as well as other Departments within KCL.

This role will be based at the School of Chemical and Process Engineering and the Institute of Process Research and Development at the University of Leeds. You will interact with partners to develop automated reactor platforms for the synthesis of multimodal nanomaterials for healthcare applications and radiolabel for PET imaging. The post holder will also be expected to work collaboratively within the programme and provide expertise and support to a large multidisciplinary team of chemists, radiochemists, (radio)biologists, pharmacists, and clinicians.

You will have a PhD in chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related appropriate discipline with experience in the use of automated systems for nanoparticle synthesis, together with a demonstrable record of the ability to solve process and equipment problems and generate new process understanding. The successful candidate will also have experience in nanoparticle characterisation; be self-motivated; able to work independently and will have excellent written and verbal communication skills. They should be able to demonstrate a proven track record of scientific publications and presentations at international research meetings.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements. 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Prof Thomas Chamberlain, Professor of Digital and Materials Chemistry

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 6468

Email: T.W.Chamberlain@leeds.ac.uk

OR

Dr Nicole Hondow, Associate Professor

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 2056

Email: N.Hondow@leeds.ac.uk 

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information, please visit the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit the Government’s page, Apply for the Global Talent visa.

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