Doctoral Researcher - Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network
Join a pioneering project in dermal drug development through an EU-funded doctoral network.
Best for:Ideal for candidates with a strong background in pharmaceutical technology and a passion for dermal drug development.
Overview
The guideSkin project offers a unique opportunity for doctoral candidates to engage in cutting-edge research focused on dermal generics and advanced skin therapies. Hosted by University College Cork, this program combines academic training with industrial experience, providing candidates with hands-on work in advanced research facilities and interdisciplinary coursework. Successful applicants will contribute to the development of innovative frameworks for drug characterization and performance prediction, while benefiting from a prestigious MSCA Fellowship and competitive salary.
What you'll do
- Develop analytical frameworks for characterizing the physical state of drugs in semi-solid formulations.
- Conduct thermal analysis and X-ray diffraction to assess crystallinity and polymorphism.
- Utilize spectroscopic and microscopic techniques for spatial distribution analysis.
- Monitor changes in drug formulations during storage and application.
- Establish predictive relationships between drug properties and performance.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Industrial Pharmacy or related fields
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; IELTS minimum overall score of 6.5, with no component below 6.0
Instruction: English
- Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical technology and formulation design
- Experience with physico-chemical evaluation of semi-solid formulations
- Familiarity with analytical techniques such as spectroscopy and microscopy
- Less than four years of full-time research experience after obtaining the required degree
- Must not hold a PhD at the time of recruitment
- Must comply with the mobility rule regarding residency in Ireland
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-31 (Europe/Dublin)
Interested candidates should submit all required documents as one PDF file to Dr. Sonja Vucen via email. Ensure to include a statement of interest, CV, degree certificates, proof of English proficiency, and two letters of recommendation.
- Statement of interest
- Curriculum vitae
- Certificate of University examinations
- Final degree certificate
- Proof of English Language tests
- Two letters of recommendation
Contact
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