The University of Manchester
Research Associate in Nanomedicine
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Research Associate in Nanomedicine
We are seeking an exceptional, highly motivated, and collaborative individual to join our team as a Research Associate in Nanomedicine within a newly funded EPSRC Healthcare Technology Translation Partnership project in the Centre for Nanotechnology in Medicine. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to next-generation nanotherapeutic strategies at the interface of neuro-oncology, drug delivery, and translational cancer research, within a dynamic, inclusive, and clinically directed research environment.
Responsibilities
- Developing and characterising flexible lipid-based nanoparticle platforms for targeted delivery to the glioblastoma resection margin, including liposomal systems and dual-agent loading strategies.
- Contributing to the design, delivery, and analysis of experimental studies exploring postoperative therapeutic intervention in glioblastoma.
- Exploring and benchmarking alternative delivery modalities, including advanced lipid nanoparticles, other nanoparticle systems, and viral vectors, where appropriate.
- Working collaboratively across the Nanotherapeutics Lab, Manchester Cancer Research Centre, Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre, international partners, and AstraZeneca.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
About You
We welcome applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and career paths. You should be able to demonstrate:
Essential Criteria
- A PhD, or equivalent research experience, in nanomedicine, pharmaceutics, drug delivery, biomaterials, cancer research, or a closely related discipline.
- Experience in nanoparticle formulation, characterisation, and/or evaluation, ideally including lipid-based delivery systems or related therapeutic platforms.
- Evidence of scientific initiative, independence, and the ability to contribute effectively to high-quality research outputs.
- Ability to manage and prioritise your own workload, communicate clearly, and work respectfully with colleagues, collaborators, and partners.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience in neuro-oncology, glioblastoma models, translational cancer research, or postoperative therapeutic strategies.
- Experience with nucleic acid delivery, advanced lipid nanoparticle formulations, viral vectors, imaging, or multi-modal therapeutic approaches.
- Experience contributing to publications, grant development, collaborative projects, or research activity with clinical, industry, or international partners.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Our Benefits
- Generous employer contribution pension
- 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
- Ride to work and EV car scheme available
For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.
We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity, and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning, and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas, and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy.
Enquiries About The Role, Shortlisting And Interviews
- Name: Dr Thomas Kisby
- Email: thomas.kisby@manchester.ac.uk
General Enquiries and Administrative Support
Technical and Job Portal Support
Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills