Research assistant in Pharmaceutical Physics

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Duties
The research project aims at increase the knowledge about how the mechanical properties of different materials affect their tablet-forming ability and how this can be predicted by analyzing the compression process. The work will primarily be experimental, mainly involving the production of tablets and the characterization of the raw materials and the obtained formulations. The work also includes processing experimental data and compiling results. Administrative tasks at the department may occur to some extent.

Qualifications
In order to be eligible for employment as a research assistant, the applicant must have obtained a degree in a field relevant to the project, such as pharmacy, chemical engineering, chemistry or physics, and have a good command of spoken and written English. Experience with laboratory work and experience using excel for data processing. Personal suitability, motivation and interest in and experience of research in a relevant field are meritorious.

How to apply
The application should contain a letter in which the applicant describes her- or himself and her/his research interests. The application shall in addition contain a CV, authorized copies of relevant certificates, degrees and grades, and copies of your master thesis and other documents, such as publications, that you want to invoke.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position until 2025-02-28. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 2024-09-02 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: professor Göran Frenning, e-mail goran.frenning@uu.se or senior lecturer Josefina Nordstrom, e-mail josefina.nordstrom@uu.se

For further information around the position, please contact: administrative manager Marina Rönngren, e-post marina.ronngren@uu.se

Welcome to submit your application no later than 8 july 2024, UFV-PA 2024/2368