A PhD scholarship in “plasmonic microfluidic sensors for urinary tract infections” at the Nanoscience Centre NanoSYD, Mads Clausen Institute, University of Southern Denmark is available from 1st of October 2014, for a three year period. 

Project description 

Early detection and diagnosis of urinary tract infections is extremely important, especially for those who are hospitalized with other long-term illness, or who are immune-depressed. The candidate will work in collaboration with microbiologists at the Sønderborg hospital to develop a highly sensitive detection platform for bacteria based on plasmonic resonance effects. The objective will be to produce a lab-on-chip device capable of detecting low-levels of bacteria in urine samples. 

Candidates, who have a previous Master’s degree in a field relevant to the mentioned PhD project, may seek the fellowships. Preferred candidates should have experience with the following areas: the use of plasmonic sensing in liquid environments, microfluidic device development, and modern cleanroom nano/microfabrication techniques. 

For further information please contact Assistant professor James Hoyland, tel. +45 6550 1226, e-mail: james@mci.sdu.dk

Application, salary and conditions of employment etc.
A PhD Fellowship is a 3-year position. Employment stops automatically by the end of the period. The PhD Fellow is not allowed to have other paid employment during the three-year period.

Applications will be assessed by an expert committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the Faculty.

As part of the overall assessment of the applicant’s qualifications, an interview may be applied.

Employment is governed by the Protocol on PhD Research Fellows signed by the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) March 26th 2012, enclosure 5, Cirkulære om overenskomst for Akademikere i staten 2013

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link below. Attached files must be in Adobe PDF or Word format. The Faculty expects applicants to read the information “How to apply” before applying.

Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb.

An application must include:

• A curriculum vitae
• Application form this application form for 5+3 applicants
• Letter stating your interest, motivation ect. Please attach the motivational letter to "application material" under " Research plan"
• Diplomas/certificates
• Relevant publications. Please attach one pdf-file for each publication, a possible co-author statement must be a part of this pdf-file

The University encourages all interested persons to apply, regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background.

Further information about the PhD programme at the Faculty of Engineering can be found here.