Thesis Work, 30 Credits Mesoporous materials platform for poorly soluble drug substances
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Are you interested in solving key formulation challenges for poorly soluble drugs We offer a thesis opportunity to evaluate mesoporous materials as platforms for drug amorphisation using techniques like PXRD and dissolution studies. Join us to advance tablet formulation and contribute to innovative drug delivery solutions!
About AstraZeneca:
AstraZeneca is a global science-led patient-centeredbiopharmaceutical company focusing on discovering developing andcommercializingprescription medicines for some of the worlds most serious diseases. Butweremore than a global leading pharmaceutical company. At AstraZenecawerededicated to being a Great Place to Work and empowering employees to push the boundaries of science and fuel their entrepreneurial spirit.
About the Opportunity:
As a Thesis Worker at AstraZenecayoullfind an environmentthatsfull of unique opportunities and exciting challenges. Hereyoullhave the opportunity to pursue your areas of interest whilst equally developing a broad skillset and knowledge base to get the best out of your working on meaningful projects to make an impact and deliver real value for our patients and our business.
Thesis work description:
Poor aqueous solubility is a common challenge for new drug candidates impacting their development and performance. Mesoporous materials such as mesoporous silica show promise in enhancing drug amorphisation and improving dissolution due to their high surface area and nanometre-scale pore structure. This thesis project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of different mesoporous materials for poorly soluble drugs and investigate drug loading limitations relative to solubility in organic solvents.
Key Objectives:
- Assess a variety of mesoporous materials as platforms for poorly soluble drug substances.
- Determine drug loading limitations in relation to solubility in organic solvents.
- Characterize the solid-state properties of loaded mesoporous particles using PXRD and other solid-state methods.
- Formulate loaded mesoporous particles into tablets and evaluate their dissolution behavior using a dissolution apparatus.
- Generate practical insights supporting the use of mesoporous materials in drug development.
Placement:
This is an on-site position at AstraZeneca Gothenburg. AstraZeneca does not support with accommodations for this role.
Structure:
Duration:Fallterm 2026
Credits: 30
Essential Requirements:
- Enrolled in aMastersprogram within Pharmacy Process Engineering
- Excellent English communication skills including speakingpresentingand scientific writing.
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We welcome your application as soon as possible but ahead of the scheduledclosing date15th of April the event thatweidentifysuitable candidates ahead of the scheduled closing date we reserve the right to withdraw the vacancy earlier than published.
Date Posted
24-Mar-2026Closing Date
15-Apr-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations please complete the section in the application form.
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