Last application date Nov 15, 2024 00:00
Department TW06 - Department of Electronics and Information Systems
Contract Limited duration
Degree MSc in Micro and Nano Systems or Materials Science or Physics Engineering or Chemical Engineering or equivalent
Occupancy rate 100%
Vacancy type Research staff
As part of the highly prestigious ERC Starting Grant NEFELI (Neuromorphic Flexible Electro/chemical Interface for in-Memory Bio-Sensing and Computing), a Ph.D. position is available at Ghent University from January 2025. The project aims to develop and validate implantable devices for sensing neurodegenerative disease-related biomarkers. The PhD candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team working towards this objective at the IMEC-associated research lab Centre for Microsystems Technology (CMST) (https://www.cmst.be/) at the Department of Electronics and Information Systems (ELIS) of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture.
The PhD candidate will perform research on the development of miniaturized, biocompatible neuromorphic device arrays (design, in-house fabrication and testing) and device characterization (electrical, morphological, mechanical, biocompatibility…). He/she will be in charge of the implementation and experimental validation of the system for biosensing. Specifically, he/she will lead experiments to detect and monitor biomarker concentrations, identify key parameters for effective sensing, and design a comprehensive biosensing framework with standardized protocols. The whole system can be realized using micro- and nanotechnologies in the state-of-the-art cleanroom at Ghent University. The PhD candidate will continuously interact with other researchers working on the project.
In addition to these primary research responsibilities, the PhD student will actively contribute to the educational mission of our institution by providing (limited) support for courses and taking on a mentoring role by supervising master theses related to the subject of the PhD.
PROFILE
We are looking for a highly motivated person interested in our area of research, ready to explore new avenues in science and develop his/her skills and knowledge further with the following requirements:
WHAT WE OFFER
Ghent University
Ghent University (https://www.ugent.be/en) is a world of its own. Employing more than 15.000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 85 departments offering state-of-the-art study programs grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.
Centre for Microsystems Technology (CMST)
CMST (www.cmst.be) is an IMEC-associated interdisciplinary research group at Ghent University. CMST focuses on smart microsystems design, fabrication, and integration and more specifically: i) for health applications ii) conformable, soft sensors for wearables and textile integrated sensor systems and structural electronics iii) optical microsystems including soft and flexible waveguide probes for optogenetics and flexible wearable photonic patches. CMST has on board an excellent Clean Room support team (14 highly skilled research supporting staff), a business developer, and an innovation officer supporting all CMST members in patent development, start-up and/or spin-off endeavors. CMST consists of scientists, and engineers who are determined to provide support according to their skill set and expertise and transfer knowledge.
If you are interested in this job offer, you can address your application letter, curriculum vitae with references, transcripts, and English certificate by e-mail (Subject line: PhD position) to ioulia.tzouvadaki@ugent.be. After a first screening, selected candidates will be invited for an interview (in person or remotely via MS Teams). For more information about this vacancy, you can contact Prof. Ioulia Tzouvadaki (ioulia.tzouvadaki@ugent.be).
The application deadline is November 15, 2024. Please note that the vacancy can be closed before the deadline if a suitable candidate is found.
Prof. Ioulia Tzouvadaki
Dept. Electronics and Information Systems
Centre for Microsystems Technology (CMST)-imec
Ghent University
iGent, Technologiepark 126, 9052 Zwijnaarde, Belgium
e-mail: Ioulia.Tzouvadaki@UGent.be | ioulia.tzouvadaki@imec.be
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