PostDoc to develop a injectable hydrogel for intraocular …, Saint Gallen

PostDoc to develop a injectable hydrogel for intraocular drug delivery Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain. The Laboratory for Biointerfaces performs material‑related research and focuses on understanding, characterizing and steering interactions of biomolecules, bacteria and human cells at surfaces for materials‑based healthcare solutions.

Responsibilities In the frame of this project, you will work with a team of scientists with backgrounds in chemistry and cell biology as well as with clinical partners on the development of an injectable hydrogel system for controlled drug delivery. You will design the hydrogel, tune its properties and subsequently functionalize it to achieve predictable drug release using state‑of‑the‑art facilities and equipment.

Qualifications

Enthusiastic and curious personality

PhD degree in organic/polymer chemistry or a related field

Strong expertise in synthesizing and characterizing hydrogels/soft materials, and experience with sol/gel processes, biomolecule handling and release studies

High motivation to work in an interdisciplinary project

Excellent skills at science communication (verbal and written)

Benefits

Highly stimulating research environment in the Empa laboratories in St. Gallen

Easy access to outstanding infrastructure and equipment

An experienced project team with (clinical) partners in Switzerland and Germany

Support to present work at scientific conferences and to publish in high quality journals

Support for personal development

This position (80–100 %) is immediately available for a period of 2 years with the possibility for an extension.

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