Colin Hare

A fully funded PhD opportunity is available at Newcastle University, supervised by Colin Hare, focusing on predictive modelling of powder blending in continuous direct compression for pharmaceutical tablets. The project is supported by AstraZeneca and aims to advance continuous production methods in the pharmaceutical industry, with a particular emphasis on ensuring reliable blending for high-quality drug products. The position is open to UK (home) students only, with a start date in January or April 2026. Applicants should have a background in chemical engineering, pharmacy, materials science, or chemistry, and an interest in pharmaceutical manufacturing and process development. The application deadline is 14th November 2025. For more information and to apply, visit the provided link or contact Colin Hare directly.

Newcastle University is advertising 1 EPSRC Postdoctoral Pathway Fellowship for researchers interested in particle technology . The opportunity is aimed at candidates who are in the final year of an EPSRC-funded PhD (including DTP and CDT routes) and who will have submitted, or be due to submit, their doctoral thesis in 2026. The successful applicant must be awarded the PhD qualification by the latest start date of June 2027 . This is a postdoctoral pathway opportunity rather than a PhD or master’s opening, so it is best suited to near-completion doctoral researchers planning the next step into postdoctoral research. The post is associated with Newcastle University and appears to be linked to research with Colin Hare , Senior Lecturer (Associate Prof.), who invites interested candidates to get in touch quickly. The research focus mentioned in the post is particle technology research , which may connect to chemical engineering, materials science, and related engineering disciplines. Funding: The fellowship is EPSRC-funded. The post does not state a stipend, salary, tuition, or other financial details in the excerpt provided. Deadline: The application deadline is 29 June 2026 . How to apply: Review the Newcastle University job page for the formal application process. If you are eligible and interested, contact Colin Hare promptly to express interest and discuss the opportunity. Prepare evidence that you meet the final-year EPSRC PhD and thesis-submission requirements before the deadline.