Study nanoparticulate and colloidal systems such as nanocrystalline suspensions, oligonucleotides, (hydro)gels, micellar and self-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SMEDDS), liposomes, etc. with state of the art analytical technologies and collaborate with CMC and drug product development teams to design the best product and process to meet the therapeutic product profile
Develop as subject matter expert, design, lead and perform experiments in the analytical development for colloidal systems
Apply state-of-the art science to ensure a targeted approach to problem solving and delivering relevant results
Work in a multidisciplinary team of researchers and show willingness to learn/explore new techniques
Act quickly, lead and provide expertise and solutions for investigations on commercial products
Develop test procedures and write scientific and investigations reports
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, GMP and safety
Stay up to date with the scientific literature
Initiate and follow up collaboration with external partners and universities
Provide input to investment plans to consolidate (and expand) capabilities

Profile

PhD in Chemical (Bio)Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, or equivalent by experience in a relevant area.
Expert in state of the art analytical techniques to study nanoparticulate and colloidal systems such as, scattering techniques (DLS, SAXS, (SEC)-MALS), zeta potential, (electron) microscopy, sedimentation and turbidity related technologies, rheology, flow imaging etc.
Knowledge on colloidal stability and factors that influence stability
Good background on preparing dispersions, tailoring dispersion stability and the relation of particulate and dispersion properties to suspension rheology
Ensure high scientific quality standards for experiments and take responsibility for the results
You have good project management skills as well as communication skills (oral and written) allowing effective interactions with all levels of the organization.
You are a team player, able to work in matrix teams and Fluent English (both spoken and written).

The need of the existing right to live and work in Belgium

Benefits

Directly employed by Oxford, initial project for 10 months, possible: long-term perspective;
Mobile phone provided & monthly phone contribution;
Monthly allowance for meal vouchers;
Travel allowance;
Hospital & Group insurance;
Opportunities for education and training;
Fulltime position, daytime work;
Region: Beerse

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