"Research Fellow"

Queen's University Belfast - School of Pharmacy

Location:BelfastSalary:£41,519 per annumHours:Full TimeContract Type:Fixed-Term/ContractPlaced On:2nd February 2026Closes:23rd February 2026Job Ref:26/113102

To be an active member of the Biofunctional Nanomaterials group, led by Dr Garry Laverty, supporting the development of an enzyme-responsive peptide-like hydrogels for the sustained injectable delivery of biologics.

About The Person

The successful candidate must have and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Have or be about to obtain (evidence of submission or awaiting viva exam) a PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Pharmacy or closely related area.
• Significant recent relevant practical research experience of peptide-mimetic synthesis (liquid and solid-phase synthesis of peptides, peptoids), advanced methods of drug conjugation to peptide, peptoids, proteins or similar molecules, purification and identification.
• Experience in optimising the chemical synthesis of peptide-mimetics to provide at least gram-scale yield to high (>95%) purity.
• Experience of spectroscopic (NMR, mass spectroscopy) methods relevant to peptide material characterisation.
• Experience in drug purification and quantification by chromatography e.g. HPLC.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

This post is available for 20 months or until 17 November 2027 whichever is sooner. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.