In recent years influenza has received considerable attention due to the potential of causing a pandemic. An influenza pandemic is unlike any other public health emergency or natural disaster in terms of complexity, distribution and ability to devastate Sweden, Europe and the world. The H1N1 swine flu was the latest example of such a pandemic. In order to limit health related consequences, as well as the economic burden, rapid, sensitive and specific diagnostic assays are critical to enabling adequate patient care, preventing patient-to-patient spread of infection and minimizing unnecessary antibiotic use. With the aim to develop a solution that shortens the total time for the diagnostic test, while achieving high target sensitivity, we have formed a consortium consisting with expertise in test and assay development (Uppsala and Stockholm University), device and detection development (Chalmers and Acreo Swedish ICT AB), and sample generation and preparation (Karolinska Institute). The research is conducted at the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience -MC2. MC2 is a unique research department in the areas of micro- and nanotechnology, housing more than 200 researchers and PhD students. MC2's research focus is on the areas of on future nano- and quantum electronics, microwave electronics, photonics, bio- and nanosystems. MC2 is also managing one of Chalmers' largest research infrastructures, the MC2 Nanofabrication Laboratory, where all our nanodevices are fabricated.
Major responsibilities
The offered position is focused on the develoment of an on-chip, miniaturized, and cryocoolant-free SQUID detector, design and optimization of microcooler-SQUID and SQUID-microfluidic interfaces, and validation of the SQUID system. The main focus will be on integration and development of the superconducting sensors.
Position summary
A challenging interdisciplinary research opportunity with a strong focus on magnetic sensing development, fabrication and implementation, testing and application.
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.
Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master's level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in Engineering Physics or Electronic Engineering.
Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.
Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20140283 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:
- Application: (Please name the document: APPLICATION, Family name, reference number)
− CV, include complete list of publications,
− Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences,
− Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
− Two references that we can contact. - Personal letter/Qualifications: (Please name the document as: QUALIFICATIONS, family name, ref. number) 1-3 pages where you introduce yourself present your qualifications and describe your future research plans.
− Previous research fields and main research results.
− Future goals and research focus. Are there any specific projects and research issues you are primarily interested in? - Other:
− Copies of bachelor or master’s thesis.
− Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.
Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).
Application deadline: October 15, 2014
For questions, please contact:
Prof. Dag Winkler, MC2, dag.winkler@chalmers.se, +46 31-772 34 74
Dr. Alexei Kalaboukhov, alexei.kalaboukhov@chalmers.se, +46 31-772 54 77
Dr. Justin Schneiderman, Justin.Schneiderman@neuro.gu.se, +46 31-772 30 31
Dr. Aldo Jesorka, aldo@chalmers.se, +46 31-772 61 12
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