Research project title

Development for chitosan–mRNA formulations coated with a hyaluronic acid (HA) functionalized with neurotargeting peptides.

Education level

Post-doctoral fellowship

Director/co-director

Director: Marc Lavertu

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June 30, 2026

Areas of expertise

Biomedical engineering

Materials science and technology

Unit(s) and department(s)

Department of Chemical Engineering

Conditions

Send your application to anik.chevrier@polymtl.ca

Detailed description

This project aims to develop an advanced nanoparticle platform for mRNA delivery, based on a chitosan-mRNA core coated with a hyaluronic acid (HA) coating functionalized with neurotargeting peptides. The postdoctoral researcher plays a central role in scientific coordination. They are responsible for advanced synthetic chemistry (modified chitosan, HA-peptides), designing optimization plans (DoE), in-depth analysis of results (Stunner AF, AF4, Nanosight), providing methodological support to students, and contributing to the drafting of SOPs, technical reports, and IP-related documents.

Financing possibility

Project funded by a research contract