Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Advanced Drug Delivery for Hair Follicle Protection During Chemotherapy University of Greenwich in United Kingdom

We’re hiring a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at the University of Greenwich (Faculty of Engineering and Science, Medway Campus) to join a collaborative translational research group led by Ana-Maria T.

The project focuses on advanced drug delivery approaches to support hair follicle protection during chemotherapy. The successful candidate will contribute to the design and formulation of advanced delivery systems, physicochemical characterisation, and evaluation through ex vivo skin deposition and biocompatibility studies. The role sits at the intersection of pharmaceutical sciences, biomaterials, and translational science, with strong links to industry partners and opportunities for impact, dissemination, and future funding development.

The post is described as a Postdoctoral Research Assistant position and is funded through an award from the Academy of Medical Sciences. Applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a PhD in a relevant field. The post also highlights the value of technical expertise, creativity, innovation, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Collaborators mentioned include Nik Georgopoulos and Joshua Boateng. For more information, candidates are directed to the lab website and can contact the announcer to learn more about the project and recruitment process.