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Research Associate Polymer and Colloid Chemistry

The University of Manchester

Closing date : 23/12/2013
Reference : E&PS-03698
Faculty / Organisational unit : Engineering & Physical Sciences
School / Directorate : School of Materials
Division : Materials
Employment type : Fixed Term
Duration : 36 months
Location : Sackville Street, Manchester
Salary : £29,541 to £31,331 per annum
Hours per week : Full-time

You will be working on an EPSRC funded project, ‘Nanostructured gels for intervertebral disc load support and directed regeneration’, to synthesise and evaluate new injectable pH-responsive nanogels for minimally invasive load supporting soft tissue repair. The project will involve synthesis and characterisation of novel polymers and monomers, preparation of pH-responsive nanogel particles and macroscopic gels as well as their study using a range of polymer and colloid techniques. The use of these gels to enable growth of tissue and support biomechanically meaningful loads will also be investigated.

You should have a PhD a polymer science-related subject, a background in polymers and colloids and the ability to write research papers. Experience with microgels would be an advantage. Candidates who are able to submit their PhD thesis prior to starting the post will also be considered. The ability to work within a regenerative medicine research group will also be important. The position will be jointly supervised by Professor Brian Saunders (School of Materials) and Professor Tony Freemont (School of Medicine).

The post is available from 1 March 2014 for a period of 36 months.

Informal enquiries

Please send any enquiries to Professor Brian Saunders
Email: brian.saunders@manchester.ac.uk

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