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