PhD in biosensors

Highlights:

1. PhD in Polymer based biosensors with electronic read out techniques.

2. The research is situated in the domain of biosensors, more specifically in the field of molecular recognition between proteins and anti-bodies and between small organic molecules (e.g. histamine) and MIPs (molecular imprinted polymers).

3. Besides reference techniques like ELISA and micro fluorimetry, the focus will be on electronic detection methods (impedance spectroscopy). The purpose is to integrate the sensors in miniaturised polychannel devices and to optimise the systems for use on patient material (e.g. serum).

4. A close collaboration with the IMO-research group ‘Organic and polymeric chemistry’, the UHasselt Biomedical Research Institute and the NUTRIM institute of Maastricht University is essential in within this interdisciplinary project.

5. Master degree (or equivalent) in either physics, chemistry, engineering, materials science, biomedical sciences (bio-electronics & nanotechnology).

6. Knowledge in on of the subjects mentioned in the job description is of advantage. Students in their last year of their master program are also invited to apply.

7. The appointment has a duration of 2×2 years (assessment after 2 years).

Prof. dr. Patrick Wagner (IMO), +32 - 11 - 26 88 95, Patrick.Wagner@uhasselt.be
Prof. dr. Thomas Cleij (IMO), +32 - 11 - 26 83 10, Thomas.Cleij@uhasselt.be
Prof. dr. Marc D‘Olieslaeger, (IMO), +32 - 11 - 26 88 15, Marc.Dolieslaeger@uhasselt.be

Applicants must use the official application forms
which are available at the Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan - building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 03

or which can be downloaded here pdf-file / Word format.

The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Friday, July 3 2009.

Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be .