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EPSRC Industrial CASE Studentship

Evaluation of transdermal insulin and protein delivery using novel microneedles

Department of Chemical Engineering, Loughborough University, UK, in partnership with Nemaura Pharma Ltd., Loughborough, UK

We wish to appoint a fully funded PhD student through the EPSRC Industrial CASE studentship award scheme. The studentship is available to UK/EU residents with the equivalent of a first class (1st) or upper second class (2:1) degree in a relevant discipline, e.g., Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Chemistry, etc. Students with other background will also be considered if there is relevant experience in a laboratory or industrial setting.

The aim of the project is to evaluate the transdermal delivery of insulin and other proteins using a novel microneedle delivery system. The project should lead to more efficient and painless drug delivery over a large surface area of the body using the device. The student will develop, test, characterise and optimize drug formulations and combine these results with in-vitro and in-vivo drug release and pharmacokinetic studies. The student will be based within the Chemical Engineering Department at Loughborough University, Loughborough while regularly using the laboratory facilities within the industrial partner, also based in Loughborough. The student will be expected to build on the established relationship between the industrial partner and the Loughborough University and, take a leading role in other academic activities (e.g., writing peer reviewed journal papers, attend conference) in consultation/agreement with the supervisors of this project. Completing the required tasks within predetermined time scale would be mandatory.

The studentship will commence on 1 April 2011 or soon afterwards lasting for a maximum of 42 months.

Please note that the EPSRC funding eligibility rules would apply to this studentship. Therefore, applicants must have a relevant connection with the UK (established by residency). For more information on the eligibility, please visit:

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/students ... ility.aspx

The stipend includes a minimum amount of Β£13,590pa (tax free). More information on this can be found at

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/students ... umpay.aspx

Further particulars and information on how to apply can be found at http://www.lboro.ac.uk/prospectus/pg/es ... index.htmΒ

To apply, please send a recent CV, covering letter and the filled-in MS word version of the application form to:

Ms Anna Temple, Department of Chemical Engineering, Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, United Kingdom (Email: A.Temple@lboro.ac.uk)

The closing date for this position is 25 February 2011.

Please quote reference DAS-Case1 on all correspondence.

Informal discussion may be addressed to Dr DB Das (D.B.Das@lboro.ac.uk)