Posted: July 17, 2008 | |
Two open PhD positions in nanotechnology projects in Portugal |
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(Nanowerk News) Prof. Vasco Teixeira's group at the University of Minho in Portugal is looking for 2 young researchers (PhD students) with expertise and experience in the development of nanostructured materials for integration in nano-biosensors that are under development within a nanotechnology project in progress at their research center. | |
PhD position 1 | |
Related to project ref: FCT-INL-2008-“NanoMeDiag- Nanobioanalytical platforms for improved medical diagnosis of infections caused by pathogen microorganisms”. The aim of the project is to develop a low-cost high-performance nanobased multianalyte device for detection of pathogenic microorganisms in different types of samples. The active part of the biosensing platform will consist on a convenient biofunctionalized nanoestructured surface where specific biomolecular recognition reactions will be detected by means of optical/electrical transducing principles. | |
PhD position 2 | |
Related to project ref: FCT-INL-2008-“NANOPACKSAFER: NANO-engineered PACKaging systems for improving quality, SAFEty and health characteristics of foods”. This proposal aims at developing nanotechnology-based food protection strategies by providing active packaging systems (through nanoengineered inorganic films and/or nanoparticles) which will proactively act to maintain or even to increase food quality, safety and health impact of foods from production to consumption. | |
Job Description | |
The Physics Centre of Universidade do Minho (CFUM) is deeply involved in innovative multidisciplinary research in the field of nanotechnology, focused on the development of nanodevices and bio-nanosensors. The nanotechnology projects aim to develop innovative nano-based devices to be used for medical diagnostics and nanoengineering food packaging, in accordance with the some of the main strategic objectives defined for the recent International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) Project Calls. The INL is supporting high level R&D activity in selected Spanish and Portuguese research centres through research funding coming from both governments. | |
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to work on our funded Nanotechnology Projects. The selected young research, with excellent research record is expected to develop advanced 2D and 3D nanostructured materials for a successful integration in the innovative nanodevices and bio-nanosensors under development within the frame of the nanotechnology projects. | |
To perform this research, the successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of researchers from several groups. In particular, the contracted young PhD student is expected to have expertise and should participate in one or more of the specific research directions: | |
i) nanostructured vacuum-deposited thin films, nanomorphologies obtained by the use of patterned light excitation to control photo-activated processes and nanoparticles; | |
ii) nanomaterials for nanomedicine applications, such as nanodevices for diagnostic of infections caused by pathogens organisms. | |
The successful applicant must be prepared to collaborate effectively in the framework of the above research projects and to conduct both hands-on research and programme planning efforts towards the nanoscale materials design, nanofabrication, and advanced chemical-physical characterization of advanced nanostructured materials to be incorporated in the novel nanodevices and bionanosensors. | |
The candidate should have: | |
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Benefits | |
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Required Research Experiences | |
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Required skills | |
Experience in physically vapour deposition, nanofabrication techniques, materials science of nanostructured thin films, nanoparticles, advanced surface analysis techniques | |
Further Requirements | |
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Application deadline by email | |
September 1, 2008. After this deadline it is also possible to apply as expression of intention | |
Contact information: | |
Prof. Vasco Teixeira University of Minho Portugal |
Source: Prof. Teixeira, University of Minho |