Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the Role

To undertake research investigations in collaboration with and under the supervision of Dr Saroash Shahid and Prof Mangala Patel, to deliver the objectives of the research programme that involves the development of a novel dental fissure sealant incorporating self-aligning flake glass fillers. The role will involve advancing the technology into a clinically viable, self-adhesive, radiopaque fissure sealant formulation. The successful candidate will undertake formulation development, optimise resin-glass filler ratios, and conduct comprehensive in vitro performance testing.

About You

The Postholder will have a strong academic background with a degree and a postgraduate qualification in Dental Materials, Biomaterials Science, Polymer Chemistry, or a closely related field. The Postholder will bring hands-on experience in the formulation and characterisation of resin-based dental or biomedical materials, alongside a solid understanding of research methodologies, protocols, and the research environment.  The postholder will be required to take a proactive and innovative approach, with a strong sense of responsibility in conducting research activities. 

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

The Institute of Dentistry (IoD, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry) has been conducting internationally recognised research in oral and dental sciences for more than a century and is consistently rated in the top 20 QS Dental School rankings.  The IoD research environment is considered as excellent (4*) as assessed in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework. Furthermore, the IoD research structure provides a seamless pathway for translational and clinical research.  

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.