• Manage day to day activities in the research group including monitoring of progress of research activities of the group
• Drafting and preparation of reports for internal and external stakeholders including funding agencies.
• Develop and submit new funding applications building on existing research projects and IP, as well as developing new ideas/approaches
• Liaise with collaborators and industry partners funded by relevant agencies for purposes of collating, interpreting, reporting findings
• Generate original peer-reviewed publications
• Ensure in vivo work is in compliance with animal ethics requirements
• Identify opportunities for IP
• Supporting the wider research team with activities such as experimental design, statistical analysis and troubleshooting
• Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Delivery of teaching activities related to area of SME
• Complying with statutory legislation, RCSI and department rules and requirements in furtherance of your own and general staff welfare and safety
• Undergoing programmes of training and development as may be required from time to time
• Representing the best interests of the department and RCSI at all times

• Ph D degree in field of pharmaceutics/formulation science, materials science, drug delivery, chemical/biomedical engineering, or a related field

• Expertise in hydrogels, nanoparticles/nanomaterials preparation and characterization.
• Expertise with in vitro evaluation of hydrogel and nanoparticulate systems including cell culture (primary and cell line), imaging, flow cytometry and bioanalytical assays
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with evidence of strong scientific writing through publications
• Evidence of strong collaborative skills and ability to work effectively with external stakeholders
• Proven management skills and ability to plan, coach and motivate a research team
• Attention to detail, thoroughness in work practices, and be able to demonstrate outstanding record keeping.
• Ability to work to deadlines and operate with flexibility in a busy and productive lab

• Experience in 3D models for material evaluation
• Experience/interest in minimally invasive medical devices and/or loco-regional/site-specific delivery systems
• Interest in translational research/commercialization and process development

• Minimum of 20 days annual leave, plus an additional 6.5 Privilege days
• Flexible/hybrid working options for colleagues across many roles
• Additional leave options incl. paid maternity leave, paternity/parental leave, study leave
• 7% Employer pension contribution
• Onsite gym €10 per/mth incl. classes and PT sessions
• Childcare support 20% discount at Giraffe
• Free eye test and annual flu vaccination
• Tax Saver commuter tickets and Bike to Work schemes
• A site sustainability team focusing on the environmental initiatives; Green Campus Initiative ’
• Competitively priced café and restaurant
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion forums, and network groups
• Employee assistance programme with Spectrum Life
• Learning and Development training programmes incl. Linked In Learning for career progression
• Discounted services incl. GP visits, 10% off dental, staff parking, mobile tariffs, Group Scheme discount on numerous brands
• Sports and social club incl. yoga, Pilates, fitness classes, Zumba, running club, social evenings, Summer BBQ
• Ticket Draws for events including; Rugby, Taste of Dublin, Dublin Horse Show, theatre, music & comedy events