Postdoctoral Research Associate - Grade 7
Professor Sheng Qi’s research group in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (Faculty of Health and Life Sciences / Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology) at the University of Liverpool develops innovative pharmaceutical materials, drug delivery systems, and medical devices to address unmet clinical needs.
The University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in biomedical engineering, bioengineering, biomaterials, or regenerative medicine to lead a BRITE Pump Prime-funded project focused on developing a contact lens-based regenerative cell therapy for the treatment of Persistent Corneal Epithelial Defect (PCED).
The successful candidate will investigate the design, fabrication, and evaluation of an advanced contact lens platform capable of supporting the delivery of regenerative cells and promoting corneal repair. The role operates within a multidisciplinary environment at the interface of biomaterials, cell therapy, pharmaceutical sciences, and medical device development, generating proof-of-concept data that will support future translational and commercialisation activities.
The BRITE (Biologics Regional Innovation Technology Ecosystem) programme, funded by UKRI Research England, is a collaborative initiative across the Liverpool City Region supporting the translation and commercialisation of innovative biologics and advanced healthcare technologies by strengthening regional research, innovation, and scale-up capabilities.
Key Position Details:
Hours of Work: Full-time
Tenure: Fixed-term until July 2027 (Post available from October 2026 for 9 months)
Job Reference: 114153
Eligibility Criteria
A PhD degree in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomaterials Science, Regenerative Medicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tissue Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Candidates awaiting written confirmation of their PhD award will initially be appointed at Grade 6, spine point 30. Upon written confirmation of the PhD award, the salary will increase to Grade 7, spine point 31.
Required expertise/skills
Hands-on experience in cell culture and biomaterials development.
Expertise in medical device research, regenerative medicine approaches, and/or translational biomedical research.
Experience in ocular drug delivery, contact lens technologies, advanced therapeutics, or cell-based therapies is considered advantageous.
Salary details £39,906 to £46,049 per annum (Grade 7)
Application Deadline 1st September 2026 at 23:30