We are looking for an ambitious PhD student with a strong engineering background and a keen interest in biomedical applications. The student will join a vibrant research group developing lab-on-a-chip systems. A major aim of the group is to develop a portable MEMS device based on magnetophoresis techniques using superparamagnetic particles for on-site disease pathogen detection. The group also develops microfluidic cell culture systems for biology research. Silicon or plastics based microfabrication techniques will be used to produce inexpensive, disposable, and sensitive micro-magnetophoresis and micro-fluidic chips. The PhD student will conduct research in the newly opened state of the art MEMS/Nanotechnology cleanroom at University College Dublin.
Requirements
Degree in Mechanical/Electronic/Materials Engineering, and students who have experience in MEMS device design or fabrication, electrical measurements and instrumentation are preferred.
Excellent communication skills, teamwork and strong self-motivation with the ability to interact well with industrial/academic partners.
Start date
February of 2012 or by appointment.
Application
Applicants should send a CV to Dr Peng Li, peng.li@ucd.ie. School of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland. +353 1 716 2399.