Research Fellow (Lipid Nanoparticle Delivery/Advanced Imaging & Membrane Biophysics)
Core
Lead research on lipid nanoparticle (LNP) delivery mechanisms, focusing on cellular entry, intracellular trafficking, and endosomal escape using advanced imaging and biophysics.
Role type
Senior IC research fellow (nanomedicine & biophysics)
Builds
Mechanistic insights for rational design of next-generation RNA and nucleic-acid therapeutics
Domain
Biomedical engineering / Nanomedicine / Cell biology
Deliverable
production ML models | research
Required skills
LNP formulation and characterization, super-resolution microscopy (STED/SIM/PALM/STORM), live-cell imaging, single-particle tracking, supported lipid bilayers, quantitative image analysis, mammalian cell culture
Preferred skills
Membrane biophysics, endosomal biology, nanoparticle–cell interactions, programming for data analysis
Technologies
STED, SIM, PALM, STORM, expansion microscopy, supported lipid bilayers (SLBs), lipid vesicles
Responsibilities
Develop and lead research projects on LNP–membrane interactions; Apply advanced fluorescence imaging and single-particle tracking; Prepare scientific publications and research grants; Supervise and train junior researchers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship