PhD Fellowship in Magneto-Capillary Valving for Biological Lab-on-a-Chip Sample Preparation

PhD topic:

You will study an innovative micro-nanotechnology for integrated biological sample preparation. The concept involves the use of magnetic particles that are transported through several stationary aqueous liquids by magnetic forces. The magneto-capillary valving principle is based on a balance between capillary and magnetic forces (cf. Dulk et al, 14th microTAS conference, 4-7 October 2010). You will unravel the physical characteristics of the valve and determine the biological window of operation. Results of integrated assays will be quantified, modeled, and compared to reference assays. You will be trained in microtechnology (design, fabrication, modeling), physics (systematic experimentation, physical modeling), and assay integration (for proteins, nucleic acids, and cells).

Framework:

Your PhD project is part of the BioMaX collaboration "Novel diagnostic bio-assays based on magnetic particles" within the Marie Curie programme of the European Union. Partners in the BioMaX consortium are EPFL, ESPCI Paris, Univ. Leuven, Univ. Uppsala, Univ. Barcelona, and Philips Research. The MBx group is a member of the center-of-excellence BioNano applications within the

Dutch 3TU Federation of Technical Universities and is a member of the Institute of Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS, www.icms.tue.nl).

Requirements 

Recent or impending MSc-degree in Physical or Engineering Sciences. You need to be able to work in a multinational and multidisciplinary group of scientists. The Marie Curie programs aims to enhance international mobility: the researcher may not have lived, worked or studied in the Netherlands for more than 12 months in the three years prior to the time of application.

Employment Conditions:

The appointment is for four years. You will be an employee of the university with a competitive salary as well as excellent secondary benefits (holiday allowance, etc.). The research in this project must be concluded with the attainment of a PhD degree. A salary is offered starting at Euro 2042.- per month (gross) in the first year and increasing up to Euro 2612.- per month (gross) in the last year. Moreover 8% bonus share (holiday supplement) is provided annually, as well as a 8.3% end of year allowance. Assistance for finding accommodation can be given.  TU/e offers you also the opportunity for personal development by developing your social and communication skills. We do this by offering every PhD student a series of courses that are part of the Proof program an excellent addition to your scientific education (Proof program).

More information on employment conditions can be found here: http://w3.tue.nl/en/services/dpo/.

Further information:

Prof.dr. M.W.J. Prins phone +3140-2474018
Dr. L.J. van IJzendoorn phone +3140-2474341

You can also contact the personnel department for more information about employment benefits phone +3140-2474052.

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