At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop innovative nanoparticles to enhance drug delivery for cancer therapy.
- Company: Join the prestigious Imperial College London and the Institute of Cancer Research.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 43 days off, career development support, and a collaborative work culture.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to impactful scientific research.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in cancer treatment while advancing your research career.
- Qualifications: PhD in relevant fields and experience in cell culture and nanoparticle research.
The predicted salary is between 45399 - 48876 £ per year.
About the role
Are you passionate about solving one of the major challenges in drug delivery for cancer therapy using a multidisciplinary nanomedicine approach? We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate in Nanomedicine for Cancer to join the Najer Group in the Department of Materials at Imperial College London in collaboration with the Bruna Group at the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) to tackle a devastating childhood cancer, neuroblastoma. Nanomedicines for cancer struggle to reach their target due to blood vessel barriers hindering access to tumours. In this role you will pioneer a new type of nanomedicine designed to target tumour blood vessels to activate transport across the barrier.
What you would be doing
- You will be responsible for developing an exciting new type of nanoparticle designed to bind to tumour blood vessel cells to activate trans-endothelium transport of the nanomedicine to more efficiently reach tumour cells.
- The role entails:
- Formulating nanoparticles
- Characterising the final nanomedicine
- Studying cell uptake and endothelium transport using a trans-well setup
- Analysing data and presenting to colleagues, at workshops and conferences
- Collaborating with researchers in both groups and beyond
- Contributing to patient engagement activities
- Managing a CL2 laboratory
What we are looking for
- PhD in Materials Science/Nanomaterials/Biomaterials/Bioengineering/Microbiology or Cell Biology or a closely related discipline, or equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience
- Experience in CL2 mammalian cell culture (essential) and/or CL3 pathogen culture (desirable)
- Experience in nanoparticle research, including studies in cells
- Experience in techniques for cellular analysis (e.g. flow cytometry, confocal imaging)
- Knowledge in nanomedicine, drug delivery, anticancer therapies
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an international research environment
What we can offer you
- Join a highly multidisciplinary team that performs exciting research in a collaborative fashion
- Contribute to a cutting-edge research project with high translational potential
- The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity
- Grow your career: gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression.
- As a member of research staff you have 10 development days to use to develop your skills and explore your career prospects
- Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing
Further information
Candidates who have not yet officially been awarded their PhD will be appointed initially at Research Assistant level (with a salary range of 45,399 to 48,876).
Research Associate in nanoformulation for active transport across the tumour endothelium in London employer: Imperial College London
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