Research Associate in Biopharmaceutics (Chemistry)

Would you like to become part of a vibrant, collaborative, and innovative research environment at the University of Bath? We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our multidisciplinary team working at the forefront of translational biopharmaceutics.

About the Project

The successful candidate will contribute to EPSRC-funded research aimed at developing a transformative platform for the future use of injectable medicines in the UK and globally. The overarching goal is to design a new generation of reformulated injectable therapeutics—tailored for both community and hospital administration—and manufactured through automated processes to significantly reduce demands on healthcare systems.

You will help drive our vision to “link lab to patient” by developing a better understanding of relationships between drug/tissue interactions and absorption following subcutaneous (SC) administration. These findings will facilitate the reformulation of IV injectable medicines, enabling their use in the most appropriate setting.

About you

A typical day in this role may include: evaluating diffusion characteristics of drug molecules using state of the art equipment (Sub-cutaneous Injection Site Simulator – Scissor); identifying physico-chemical characteristics of drug molecules contributing towards diffusion behaviour; using a range of analytical techniques for characterisation of drug stability and degradation; working with a wide range of drug classes including small molecules, biologicals, and advanced formulations such as nanoparticles.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Health Sciences, or a related discipline.
• At least one year of experience in formulation science or chemical analysis.
• Experience in PKPB modelling is desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic research group dedicated to impactful translational science.
• Work on nationally supported EPSRC projects with clear clinical and industrial relevance.
• Contribute to innovations that may fundamentally reshape how injectable therapies are delivered across the healthcare landscape.

Location

Department of Life Sciences, University of Bath

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

Further information

This role is offered on a full-time (36.5 hours per week) fixed-term basis with an expected start date from 11 May 2026.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Andrew Watts at aw270@bath.ac.uk

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• A family-friendly workplace 

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