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Salary
Research Assistant: £33,951 - £35,608
Research Associate: £35,636 - £46,049
The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated Research Associate in Advanced Injectable Biomaterials to join Dr Ana Ferreira-Duarte's group. This role contributes to a UKRI-funded programme developing next‑generation injectable, electroactive, naturally derived biomaterials for cartilage tissue engineering and joint immunomodulation.
The successful applicant will work in a multidisciplinary environment spanning biomaterials formulation, electroactive materials, conjugation chemistry, nanoscale characterisation, and immunomodulatory system development. They will design, synthesise, and characterise electroactive collagen-based hydrogels and fibrous matrices, fabricate nanoparticles for controlled immunomodulator delivery, and conduct in‑vitro biological assessment.
Applicants must be able to start on 1 September 2026 and must hold - or be demonstrably able to obtain - the right to work in the UK by that date.
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For full details about this vacancy and essential information on how to apply, please click the 'Apply' button. To apply, please complete the online application form, upload your CV, and provide a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria.
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Ana Ferreira-Duarte (ana.ferreira-duarte@ncl.ac.uk ).
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