PhD Studentship: Modelling of strain-rate effects in pharmaceutical tabletting

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PhD Studentship: Modelling of strain-rate results in pharmaceutical tabletting

Firm

College of Cambridge

Job description

Essential Observe: Please apply for this function by way ofFunder: Novo Nordisk (residence and abroad candidates eligible) Period: 4 years (begin October 2024) Supervisor: Professor James Elliott Deadline: 16 Might 2024 Stipend: EPSRC equal, £19327 each yearThroughout early-stage formulation and course of growth, scientists bear in depth experimental screening campaigns and, though the pill failure threat is diminished, there nonetheless exist dangers that stay undetected and sometimes trigger points throughout upscaling to manufacturing settings, resulting in delays and at instances undesired course of modifications. Having the ability to predict the compaction behaviour at completely different compression speeds, densities and compositions earlier than formulations are transferred to large-scale manufacturing, will likely be a sport changer within the tabletting subject. Develop an experimental protocol to analyze the impact of the compression velocity, pill composition and powder traits on the tabletting efficiency.The primary goals of this undertaking are: 1. Enhance our present discrete aspect mannequin ((VLS-DEM) to allow the compression efficiency prediction contemplating the attributes talked about above 2. Apply the framework to a scientific pill manufacturing upscaling examine Candidates ought to have (or count on to be awarded) an higher 2nd or 1st class honours diploma on the stage of MSci, MEng (or abroad equivalents) in a related topic (Physics, Chemistry, Supplies Science, Maths), some programming expertise and a willingness to have interaction with business all through the undertaking.Casual enquiries could also be made by e-mail to Professor James Elliott, .Functions are made by way of the ‘applicant portal’ at .Additional info on the appliance course of is obtainable from Dr Rosie Ward ( ).We reserve the proper to fill the place with a professional candidate previous to the conclusion of the promoting period-Please quote reference LJ40771 in your software and in any correspondence about this emptiness.The College actively helps equality, range and inclusion and encourages purposes from all sections of society.The College has a accountability to make sure that all staff are eligible to stay and work within the UK.

Anticipated wage

£19327 per 12 months

Location

Cambridge

Job date

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 06:49:24 GMT

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