Doctoral scholarship holder photo-electrochemical sensors for nucleic acid-based cancer biomarkers

Doctoral scholarship holder photo-electrochemical sensors for nucleic acid-based cancer biomarkers

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Department: Department of Bioscience Engineering
Regime Full-time

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The Department of Bioscience Engineering in the Faculty of Science is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of photo-electrochemical sensors for nucleic acid-based cancer biomarkers

A-Sense Lab at the University of Antwerp has an open position for a PhD to strengthen our developments in the field of photo-electrochemical sensors for nucleic acid-based cancer biomarkers.

The overall goal of this PhD is the development of novel photo-electrochemical biosensors that will pave the way to the construction of affordable, robust, and user-friendly platforms for healthcare applications, i.e. cancer diagnosis, follow-up and therapeutic management. Due to the integration of recognition bio-elements (e.g. DNA/RNA, antibodies or aptamers), electrochemical biosensors are ideally suited for the selective determination of a wide variety of clinically relevant targets such as biomarkers, pathogens, etc. The detection of the biomarkers of interest will be achieved by taking advantage of the cost-effectiveness and sensitive detection provided by photo-electrochemical strategies. This PhD will contribute to the efforts of getting insight into a yet unexplored biosensing strategy.

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Position

• You prepare a doctoral thesis in the field of photo-electrochemical sensors for nucleic acid-based cancer biomarkers.
• You publish scientific articles related to the research project of the assignment.
• You present your work at national and international workshops and conferences.

Profile

• You hold a master degree in biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, bioscience or applied engineering.
• You can submit outstanding academic results.
• Your academic qualities comply with the requirements stipulated in the university’s policy .
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• You are a team player.
• A creative and analytical mind.
• In view of the international context, mastering of the English language (both oral and written) is mandatory.

What we offer

• We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of one year, with the possibility of renewal after positive evaluation;
• The planned start date is can be discussed, ideally February 2023.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
• You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• You will do most of your work at Campus Drie Eiken in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here .

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including January 2^nd, 2023 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button, complete the online application form and be sure to include the following attachments: 1) a detailed CV (including honours, grades, skills, publications, ...), 2) contact info of two references together with 3) a strong motivation letter and 4) a weblink to a short video introducing yourself
• The selection committee will review all of the applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision has been made, we will inform you about the next steps in the selection procedure.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobsuantwerpen.be . If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact karolien.dewaeluantwerpen.be .

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