Postdoctoral Research Assistant, University of Reading -Reading School of Pharmacy

Start date: 1 June 2013
Closing date: 31 May 2013
Interview date: 3-4 June 2013
Reference number: RS13022
Post type: full-time, fixed-term for three years, commencing 1 June 2013 to 31 May 2016
Grade: 6
Payscale: £27,854 to £30,424 per annum
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position, under the supervision of Dr Vitaliy Khutoryanskiy (http://www.pharmacy.rdg.ac.uk/staff/khutoryanskiy/), to develop novel materials that mimic the adhesive properties of biological tissues. This post, funded by the Leverhulme Trust, is available from 1st June 2013 for 36 months.
You will have:
PhD in polymer chemistry, formulation science, pharmacy or other relevant discipline
A track record of publications in high impact journals
Excellent writing and communication skills
Laboratory experience in the synthesis and characterisation of polymers
Good knowledge of surface characterisation techniques
Good understanding of pharmaceutics and drug delivery
Informal contact details
Contact role: Principal investigator
Contact name: Dr Vitaliy Khutoryanskiy
Contact phone: +44 (0)118 3786119
Contact email: [email protected]
Closing date: 31 May 2013
To formally apply please visit www.reading.ac.uk/jobs or contact Human Resources, University of Reading, Whiteknights, PO Box 217, Reading RG6 6AH. Telephone +44(0)118 378 6771 (voicemail)
Please quote the relevant reference number.
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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