Job description
Applications
are invited for a fully funded 3-year PhD studentship in the Department
of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Canterbury,
Christchurch, New Zealand. The studentship is awarded for Developing
Biosensor Technology to Monitor Biosecurity Risks.
This fully-funded PhD studentship will be based in the School of Engineering with the opportunity for close interaction with the Biomolecular Interaction Centre in the School of Biological Sciences and the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology. The University of Canterbury is well known internationally for its work on biomolecular interactions and nanotechnology-based sensing devices. As part of this project the student will design and build a proof of concept artificial sensor to detect insect semiochemicals. The student will develop methods for immobilising specific proteins on sensor chips and subsequently calibrating signal acquisition in controlled laboratory conditions. Once developed the student will have the opportunity to test the sensors under a range of environmental conditions.
This fully-funded PhD studentship will be based in the School of Engineering with the opportunity for close interaction with the Biomolecular Interaction Centre in the School of Biological Sciences and the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology. The University of Canterbury is well known internationally for its work on biomolecular interactions and nanotechnology-based sensing devices. As part of this project the student will design and build a proof of concept artificial sensor to detect insect semiochemicals. The student will develop methods for immobilising specific proteins on sensor chips and subsequently calibrating signal acquisition in controlled laboratory conditions. Once developed the student will have the opportunity to test the sensors under a range of environmental conditions.
Desired skills and experience
The
ideal candidate will have a Masters degree in Bioengineering,
Biochemistry, or Nanotechnology/MEMS. This is a highly interdisciplinary
project and candidates who can demonstrate experience working on the
development of biosensors at the interface between biochemistry and
engineering, or have a strong willingness to do so, will be especially
welcome. Candidates with previous experience in techniques such as
surface plasmon resonance, quartz crystal microbalance or interdigitated
electrode sensors would be especially considered. Training in sensor
design, nanofabrication and all relevant lab techniques will be
provided.
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