About the Project
Applications are invited for a 3-year PhD at the interfaces of chemistry, polymer science and biochemistry.
We are looking for an enthusiastic student to work on a multidisciplinary project involving the development of polymers. These polymers will be used to deliver drugs and/or macromolecules for cancer therapy. The project will focus on the synthesis and characterisation of polymers and polymer bioconjugates, together with the assessment of their biological activity and delivery efficiency. The successful candidate will learn to work in a multidisciplinary environment and will use a range of techniques including synthetic, spectroscopic and chromatographic methods biochemical and biological assays and cell culture.
The successful candidate will be based at the Medway School of Pharmacy (University of Kent, Medway campus) and work under the supervision of Dr Nathalie Lavignac. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the project, the successful candidate will gain experience in chemical synthesis, biochemistry and polymer science (e.g. organic and polymer chemistry), and will use a wide range of techniques such as NMR, SEC, UV, IR, HPLC, FPLC, GPC, gel electrophoresis, circular dichroism, DLS, TEM and fluorescence spectroscopy. As part of the University Graduate School, the student will attend diverse integrated training activities, at the Medway or Canterbury campus, which will favour their transition from student to professional researcher.
Applicants should have (or expect to obtain) a First Class Honours degree ((BSc + MSc) or MChem) in polymer materials or chemistry and be interested in pursuing interdisciplinary research. Effective time-management, excellent attention to detail and good written and verbal communication skills are essential. Ability to work independently and experience in conducting laboratory experiments for organic synthesis and/or polymer synthesis will be advantageous.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications should be sent by email to Dr Lavignac ([Email Address Removed]) and include a covering letter highlighting your research experience/capabilities and interest in the project, a detailed CV including the contact details of at least two academic referees, copies of your degree certificates and corresponding detailed academic transcripts, evidence of your proficiency in the English language (e.g. IELTS test: 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing and 5.5 in Speaking and Listening). International students should see the School website for up to date information regarding fees, please visit this page: http://www.msp.ac.uk/studying/fees-and-finance.html.
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