Nano- and microfabrication for medical diagnostics

At the MeBioS division of the University of Leuven we are looking for a motivated postdoctoral researcher interested in bionanotechnology

Nano- and microfabrication for medical diagnostics

The fundamental research activities of the MeBioS-Biosensor group (www.biosensors.be) focus on the development of novel bio-molecular detection concepts and miniaturized analysis systems. The applications span a broad range of sectors including food and medical diagnostics. The MeBioS-Biosensor group closely follows the emerging field of biosensing and is active in the following domains (i) Bio-assay development (e.g., aptamers, biofunctionalized nanomaterials), (ii) Optical sensors (e.g., fiber optic SPR sensors) (iii) Microfluidics (e.g., lab-on-a-chip technology).
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Responsibilities

Lab-on-a-chip technology refers to the implementation, miniaturization and automation of laboratory bench-top manipulations on a microchip. Microfluidics have become very popular over the last years since control over fluids in a microfluidic system has a large potential for the development of new scientific methods and fundamental insights in enzyme kinetics, screening and synthesis of organic molecules and catalysts, DNA-analysis, proteomics and cellular bioassays. Lab-on-a-chip technology allows conducting cheap and sensitive analysis in a high-throughput context.  The integration of micro- and nanofabrication technology with bio-assay development is key to fabricate the next generation of diagnostic and life science testing devices.

The candidate must have proven skills both in micro- and nanofabrication of microfluidic chips (e.g., knowledge of standard lithography processes) and knowledge on the integration of biomolecular detection concepts on these microfluidic platforms. The candidate will be challenged to apply his/her knowledge to (1) implement state-of-the-art of the LOC technology platforms already established in the group and (2) design innovative nano- and microfluidic platforms, for specific diagnostic applications in stem cell research, neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. Tasks related to this position include (a) Scientific research in the abovementioned topics, (b) Dissemination of results, (c) Daily supervision of PhD. students working on related topics, (e) Assisting in writing scientific publications, project proposals and project progress reports

Profile

For this position we are looking for a motivated, communicative researcher with leadership skills having obtained a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bioscience Engineering, Nanotechnology or equivalent. Motivation letter, C.V. and names of two referees should be submitted to: jeroen.lammertyn@biw.kuleuven.be.

Offer

Postdoctoral position for 1 year at KU Leuven (can be extended with an extra year)

Interested?

For more information please contact Prof. dr. ir. Jeroen Lammertyn, tel.: +32 16 3 21459, mail: jeroen.lammertyn@biw.kuleuven.be.

You can apply for this job no later than October 15, 2013 via the online application tool