Doctoral Fellow in Implantable Biosensors: Ghent University is offering a PhD position as a Doctoral Fellow in the field of Implantable Biosensors Development. This opportunity is part of a project aiming to develop a miniaturized, biocompatible bio-interface for sensing biomarkers related to epilepsy, utilizing advanced materials and devices in an interdisciplinary research environment.
Doctoral Fellow in Implantable Biosensors Development
Designation
Doctoral Fellow
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Electronics and Information Systems |
| Contract Type | Limited duration |
| Occupancy Rate | 100% |
| Vacancy Type | Research staff |
Research Area
- Development and validation of implantable biosensors
- Sensing bio/chemical and electrophysiological biomarkers particularly related to epilepsy
- Interdisciplinary applications involving microsystems technology and neural engineering
Location
Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s degree in Micro and Nano Systems, Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent, graduated with distinction.
- Knowledge and practical experience with microfabrication and Clean Room work.
- Interest in organic electronics and interdisciplinary research.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills; fluent in English (spoken and written).
- Proactive and able to work both independently and in team settings.
- Experience with coding (Matlab) and scientific paper writing is a plus.
Description
The Doctoral Fellow will be responsible for developing a miniaturized and biocompatible sensing platform. This will involve:
- Designing and fabricating devices.
- Leading experiments to detect and monitor various biomarkers.
- Engaging in interdisciplinary research in collaboration with various research teams within the Centre for Microsystems Technology (CMST) and Neural Waves (NeW) lab.
- Writing proposals for national funding opportunities.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit the following documents via email:
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Copies of higher-education degrees and grade transcripts
- English proficiency certificate
- Names and contact details of two references
Applications should be sent to:
- ioulia.tzouvadaki@ugent.be
- georgios.spyropoulos@ugent.be
Subject Line: “PhD position: Implantable hybrid platform”
Last Date to Apply
May 1, 2025 (Late applications will not be accepted; the position may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found).
