Summary:
Uppsala University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position within the Advanced Drug Delivery group at the Department of Pharmacy. This role focuses on developing next-generation intravaginal drug delivery systems as part of the FORTE-funded interdisciplinary research center WHOLE, aimed at enhancing women’s health.
Postdoctoral Fellow in Drug Delivery for Women’s Health, Uppsala, Sweden
Designation:
Postdoctoral Fellow
Table:
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Advanced Drug Delivery, Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomaterials |
| Location | Uppsala, Sweden |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in Pharmacy, Biomedical Engineering, Material Sciences, or relevant area |
| Application Deadline | May 8, 2026 |
Research Area:
- Molecular Pharmaceutics
- Nanomedicine
- Vaginal Drug Delivery
- Biomedical Engineering
- Advanced Drug Delivery Systems
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in a relevant area completed within the last three years.
- Experience in drug delivery, biomaterials, and formulation development.
- Hands-on experience with microfabrication, 3D printing, or coating technologies is desirable.
- Familiarity with in vitro/ex vivo biological models and imaging techniques is an advantage.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will:
- Engage in experimental research primarily focused on engineering an intravaginal ring (IVR) platform.
- Design and fabricate drug delivery devices using advanced manufacturing techniques.
- Evaluate device performance using various biological models.
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to produce significant scientific and societal impact.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their application through the Uppsala University recruitment system, including:
- CV with a complete list of publications
- Personal letter describing qualifications and research interests
- Contact details of at least two references
- Authorized copies of relevant certificates and degrees
- Copies of the three most important publications
Last Date for Apply:
May 8, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/1089
For further inquiries, please contact Professor Alexandra Teleki at alexandra.teleki@uu.se.
