We seek highly motivated individual with background in bioengineering, biophysics, electronics or related disciplines to work on the development of techniques for engineering, functionalization and characterization of materials and tissues in 3D at nanoscale utilising glass nanopipettes, carbon nanoprobes and scanning ion conductance microscopy. This is an emerging technology with a wide range of applications in the field of 3D printing, biomaterials, nanoengineering, electrochemistry and biophysics. The successful candidate will be expected to interact with research teams from Queen Mary, Imperial College London, University College London, and University of Cambridge. Innovative thinking and knowledge of object-oriented programming languages or graphical programming in LabView FPGA are desirable. Any experience in electrophysiology or electrochemistry would be a significant advantage.

Supervisors: Dr. Pavel Novak
School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL)

Research Area: Biomedical Engineering and Materials

QMUL Research Studentship Details
• Available to Home/EU/International Applicants
• Full Time research degree programme only
• Applicants will be required to start the degree programme in September/October 2013.
• The studentship arrangement will cover tuition fees and provide an annual stipend (£15,590 in 2012/13) for up to three years.
• The minimum requirement for this studentship opportunity is a good Honours degree (minimum 2(i) honours or equivalent) or MSc/MRes in a relevant discipline.
• Students must be able to demonstrate “a capability to undertake and benefit from research training through to completion, to the standard necessary to qualify for a PhD.”
• Some compulsory teaching responsibilities will be required.
• International applicants should refer to the following website at http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/index.html
• If English is not your first language then you will require a valid English certificate equivalent to IELTS 6.5+ overall with a minimum score of 5.5 in all sections (Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking).

Contact Details:
For informal enquiries about this position, please contact Dr. Pavel Novak
E-mail: p.novak@qmul.ac.uk

Application Method:
To apply for this studentship and for entry on to the Medical Engineering programme (Full Time, Semester 1 start) please follow the instructions detailed in section 3 of the following webpage: http://www.sems.qmul.ac.uk/research/howtoapply/

During the online application process you will be asked to provide details of any funding you are applying for, please be sure to include a reference to ‘2013 SEMS RSS PN’ to associate your application with this studentship opportunity. For general admission enquiries in regards to this studentship opportunity then please email the School’s Research Administrator, Mr Jonathon Hills on j.hills@qmul.ac.uk