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

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

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Offer DescriptionLet’s shape the future – University of AntwerpThe is a dynamic, forward-thinking, European university. We offer an innovative academic education to more than 20000 students, conduct pioneering scientific research and play an important service-providing role in society. We are one of the largest, most international and most innovative employers in the region. With more than 6000 employees from 100 different countries, we are helping to build tomorrow’s world every day. Through top scientific research, we push back boundaries and set a course for the future – a future that you can help to shape.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-PECS 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 within the interdisciplinary project SOCan. SOCan “A photo-electrochemical singlet oxygen-based platform for the rapid detection of a panel of cancer biomarkers in tissue and liquid biopsies” is a project involving six research groups [two at UAntwerp, two at UGhent and two at UZA]. This interdisciplinary project houses seven PhD students and five postdoctoral researchers. The project aims to develop, optimize and validate a novel photo-electrochemical detection technology for a panel of nucleic acid cancer biomarkers. Hence, SOCan 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.The overall goal of this PhD is the development of novel photo-electrochemical biosensors. Due to the integration of recognition bio-elements, 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 gaining insight into a yet unexplored biosensing strategy. The PhD student will work in a consortium and in close collaboration with UGhent and UZA.Website: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.

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• You hold a master degree in biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, pharmacy, bioscience or applied engineering. Also last year master students can apply for this PhD position.
• You can submit outstanding academic results.
• Your academic qualities comply with the requirements stipulated in the

. * 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 can be discussed, ideally January 2025.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the

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 Groenenborger in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp

.Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including Wednesday, October 30, 2024 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the ‘Apply’ button, complete the online application form and be sure to include the following attachments:

• a detailed CV (including honours, grades, skills, publications, …)
• contact info of two references together with
• a strong motivation letter and
• 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

or send an email to . If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact .The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Chemistry Years of Research Experience 1 – 4Research Field Pharmacological sciences Years of Research Experience 1 – 4Research Field Technology Years of Research Experience 1 – 4Additional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University of Antwerp Country Belgium City Antwerp Postal Code 2000 Street Prinsstraat 13 GeofieldContact CityAntwerp WebsitePostal Code2000STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Sun, 13 Oct 2024 01:23:26 GMT

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