Scientific Background
An opportunity exists for an exceptional graduate student to work at CRANN Ireland's premier research institute at Trinity College, Dublin in collaboration with Lund University. The research will involve the development of label-free bioassays using microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) to detect microRNA biomarkers relevant in breast cancer diagnostics in serum or whole blood.

Project
The central objectives of the research programme are to:
1. Characterise the ability of nanomechanical transducers to probe directly label-free small noncoding RNA molecules in blood. Analogously classical DNA micro-array studies and deep sequencing of such macules require amplification and fluorescent labelling.
2. Develop and apply a microsystem to the investigation of established and new clinical problems relating to cancer diagnostics

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The prospective student should have a First Class or Upper Second Class degree in an appropriate discipline. Project-based experience or a Masters degree in a related area of research would be a distinct advantage. The candidate should also be demonstrating significant future research potential.
Location: This position will be based at the CRANN institute of Trinity College Dublin.
The candidate should provide a letter of motivation, describing experience in interdisciplinary science, detailing capabilities in LabVIEW programming and instrumental handling and development,.
A full CV indicating previously enrolled lectures with grades is required.
Please provide contact details for person and a letter of reference (should be sent directly by email to martin.hegner@tcd.ie)