"Research Associate in Biopharmaceutics (Chemistry)"

Research Associate in Biopharmaceutics (Chemistry)

University of Bath - Life Sciences

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

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