This fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Strathclyde's 3Ds Lab focuses on developing non-invasive delivery systems for micronutrient supplementation in paediatric populations. The project addresses the global health challenge of poor compliance with vitamin supplementation in children, especially in low- and middle-income countries. It will explore hydrophobic vitamin delivery using nanocarriers and 3D printing to create novel, child-friendly dosage forms such as buccal and nasal films and gels. The research will employ advanced formulation, manufacturing, and characterisation techniques, including Quality-by-Design, Design of Experiments, microfluidics, and semisolid 3D printing. Assessment methods include in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo studies to evaluate efficacy and safety. The project is supervised by Dr Sara Caetano Cordeiro and Professor Hannah Batchelor at the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences. Applicants should have a strong background in pharmaceutical or biomedical sciences, chemical or biomedical engineering, or a related discipline, with excellent laboratory and analytical skills. Funding covers tuition and stipend for UK home status students only. The application deadline is July 24, 2025, with the program starting in October 2025. Interested candidates should review the project details and contact Dr Cordeiro for further information.

This fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Strathclyde's 3Ds Lab focuses on developing non-invasive delivery systems for micronutrient supplementation in paediatric populations. The project addresses the global health challenge of poor compliance with vitamin supplementation in children, especially in low- and middle-income countries. It will use advanced technologies such as nanocarriers and 3D printing to create novel, child-friendly dosage forms like buccal and nasal films and gels, targeting hydrophobic vitamins. The research will employ a range of formulation, manufacturing, and characterization techniques, including Quality-by-Design, Design of Experiments, microfluidics, dynamic light scattering, nanoparticle tracking, microscopy, and HPLC-UV/MS. Semisolid 3D printing will be optimized for mucosal delivery, and the efficacy and safety of the developed systems will be assessed through in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo studies. Applicants should have a strong background in pharmaceutical or biomedical sciences, chemical or biomedical engineering, or a related discipline at BSc or MSc level, with skills in laboratory and analytical methods and an interest in drug delivery, nanotechnology, and 3D printing. Funding is available for UK home students only, covering tuition and stipend at UKRI rates. The project is co-supervised by Dr Sara Caetano Cordeiro and Professor Hannah Batchelor. The application deadline is July 24, 2025, with the project starting in October 2025. Interested candidates should review the project details and eligibility criteria, prepare their application, and contact Dr Cordeiro for further information.

A fully funded PhD position is available at the University of Strathclyde in the 3Ds Lab, focusing on the development and assessment of non-invasive delivery systems for micronutrient supplementation in children. The project addresses poor compliance with vitamin supplementation, especially in low- and middle-income countries, by developing novel dosage forms using nanocarriers and 3D printing technologies. The research will create child-friendly buccal and nasal films and gels for hydrophobic vitamins, leveraging advanced formulation, manufacturing, and evaluation techniques. Applicants should have a strong background in pharmaceutical or biomedical sciences, chemical or biomedical engineering, or a related discipline, with skills in laboratory work and an interest in drug delivery, nanotechnology, and 3D printing. The position is fully funded for UK home status students, covering tuition and stipend, with a start date in October 2025. The project is co-supervised by Dr Sara Caetano Cordeiro and Professor Hannah Batchelor, both at the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences. Interested candidates should review the project details and eligibility criteria, and apply online before July 24, 2025. For questions, contact Dr Sara Caetano Cordeiro at [email protected].

This fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Strathclyde's 3Ds Lab focuses on developing non-invasive delivery systems for micronutrient supplementation in paediatric populations. The project addresses the challenge of poor compliance with vitamin supplementation in children, especially in low- and middle-income countries, by exploring innovative dosage forms using nanocarriers and 3D printing. The research will involve formulation, manufacturing, and assessment of buccal and nasal films and gels, employing advanced techniques such as Quality-by-Design, Design of Experiments, and various analytical methods. Applicants should have a background in pharmaceutical or biomedical sciences, chemical or biomedical engineering, or related fields, and demonstrate strong laboratory and analytical skills. The studentship is fully funded for UK home students, covering tuition and stipend, with strict eligibility criteria based on residency and status. The project is co-supervised by Dr Sara Caetano Cordeiro and Professor Hannah Batchelor, both from the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences. Interested candidates should review the project details, ensure they meet the eligibility requirements, and apply via the university's portal. The application deadline is July 24, 2025, and the start date is October 2025.

This fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Strathclyde's 3Ds Lab, co-supervised by Dr Sara Caetano Cordeiro and Professor Hannah Batchelor, focuses on developing non-invasive delivery systems for micronutrient supplementation in paediatric populations. The project addresses the global health challenge of poor compliance with vitamin supplementation in children, especially in low- and middle-income countries. It will explore innovative approaches using nanocarriers and 3D printing to create child-friendly dosage forms such as buccal and nasal films and gels, with a particular focus on hydrophobic vitamins. The research will employ advanced formulation, manufacturing, and characterisation techniques, including Quality-by-Design, Design of Experiments, microfluidics, dynamic light scattering, nanoparticle tracking analysis, and HPLC-UV/MS. Semisolid 3D printing will be optimised for mucosal delivery, and the efficacy and safety of the developed dosage forms will be assessed through in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo studies. Applicants should have a strong background in pharmaceutical or biomedical sciences, chemical or biomedical engineering, or a related discipline, with excellent laboratory and analytical skills and a keen interest in drug delivery, nanotechnology, and 3D printing. The studentship is fully funded for UK home students, covering tuition fees and a stipend at UKRI rates. The application deadline is July 24, 2025, and the successful candidate will start in October 2025. Interested applicants should review the project details and eligibility criteria, and contact Dr Sara Caetano Cordeiro for further information.