Postdoc Position in Nanomaterial-based Biosensors in Denmark 2019

Deadline:

15 August 2019.

Location:

Denmark.

(Paid opportunity)

Description

Postdoc in Development of Nanomaterial-based Biosensors

The Section of Experimental and Translational Immunology is focusing on understanding immune regulation, recognitions and signaling to unravel disease mechanism, and translate immunological finding into therapeutic strategies via design of nanomaterial to actively engage or manipulate the immune system. it is also working on biosensors to effective readout hazardous substances.

More Details

This project aims to develop portable and robust nanomaterial-based biosensors that can rapidly, sensitively and precisely screen analytes of interest for water monitoring.

Responsibilities and tasks
The main tasks include:

Synthesizing nanomaterial-based biomimetic receptors for both small molecules and macromolecules;
Characterizing physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials;
Developing nanomaterial-based electrochemical biosensors;
Implementing biosensors for on-site water testing;
Project management and communication with stakeholders;
Supervising PhD/master students.

Opportunity Focus Areas:

Material science.
Electrochemistry.
Analytical chemistry.

Required Languages

English.

Eligible Countries

ALL WORLD COUNTRIES.

Program Period

2 years.

Eligibility Requirements (Criteria)

Candidates should have

A PhD degree or equivalent.
A strong background in material science, electrochemistry, analytical chemistry, or related disciplines, with solid skills in nanomaterial synthesis and characterization.
Demonstrate evidence of self-driven and independent research capability, excellent collaboration and communication skills,
An interest in working in an interdisciplinary research environment, and a strong motivation to succeed within a competitive research field.
Experiences with innovation activities or grant application activities will be considered as an advantage.

Opportunity Cost

(Paid Opportunity)

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.