Research Fellow in Biomaterials for Wound Healing
CompanyUniversity of Brighton
Location
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/23/2026
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School of Applied Sciences
Location: Brighton - Moulsecoomb Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum Contract Length: 12 months Closing Date: Wednesday 06 May 2026 Interview Date: To be confirmed Reference: AP4028-26-063-R
The EC project INJECTHEAL focusses on the development of novel injectable bioactive hydrogels with for the healing of deep wounds. A Pan-European consortium aims to make available a hydrogel able to heal skin by supporting the tissue in-growth while preventing wound infections and chronic inflammation.
You will be working within the Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Devices, School of Applied Sciences, and will take a key role in developing nanocarriers and peptides able to release anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory agents in a controlled manner. You will have the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team and being keen to travel to technical meetings and conferences across Europe.
In order to be successful in this role you should have:
This a full-time position will be for 12 months with a possibility of extension up to 24 months pending project progress and budget.
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The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment for all staff regardless of age, disability, family or caring responsibilities, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief (including non-belief), sex and sexual orientation. We embrace equality and diversity in our working, learning, research and teaching environment and are committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive community. We particularly encourage applicants from Minority Ethnic backgrounds because the University is under-represented by Minority Ethnic staff.
For the vast majority of our roles we operate an agile working system, with time split between working on campus and at the employee's home. It is the University's expectation that home working will take place within the UK.
Further information about working for us, as well as the wide range of benefits we offer, can be found in the working with us section of our vacancies page.
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Location: Brighton - Moulsecoomb Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum Contract Length: 12 months Closing Date: Wednesday 06 May 2026 Interview Date: To be confirmed Reference: AP4028-26-063-R
The EC project INJECTHEAL focusses on the development of novel injectable bioactive hydrogels with for the healing of deep wounds. A Pan-European consortium aims to make available a hydrogel able to heal skin by supporting the tissue in-growth while preventing wound infections and chronic inflammation.
You will be working within the Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Devices, School of Applied Sciences, and will take a key role in developing nanocarriers and peptides able to release anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory agents in a controlled manner. You will have the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team and being keen to travel to technical meetings and conferences across Europe.
In order to be successful in this role you should have:
- A PhD in Biomaterials or in any other relevant discipline
- Previous experience in biomaterials hydrogels for tissue regeneration and/or nanocarriers for controlled drug release
- Competence in biomaterial science, spray/dip/cast-coating methodologies, in vitro biocompatibility tests of biomaterials
- Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
This a full-time position will be for 12 months with a possibility of extension up to 24 months pending project progress and budget.
Email details to a friend
Apply Online
Further Details
Job Description
The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment for all staff regardless of age, disability, family or caring responsibilities, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief (including non-belief), sex and sexual orientation. We embrace equality and diversity in our working, learning, research and teaching environment and are committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive community. We particularly encourage applicants from Minority Ethnic backgrounds because the University is under-represented by Minority Ethnic staff.
For the vast majority of our roles we operate an agile working system, with time split between working on campus and at the employee's home. It is the University's expectation that home working will take place within the UK.
Further information about working for us, as well as the wide range of benefits we offer, can be found in the working with us section of our vacancies page.
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