Postdoctoral researcher

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Offer DescriptionThe aim of the project is to investigate the effect of increasing surface area (volume) on lowering the detection limit of affinity-based (immuno-) and catalytic (enzyme) sensors, both electronic (field-effect transistor-based) and electrochemical, while increasing their sensitivity. The Debye shielding phenomenon limits the use of field-effect transistor technology in markerless biosensors. Increasing the surface area can help overcome this problem. To achieve this, single-layer graphene will be decorated with semiconducting single-layer carbon nanotubes to form a dense network. It is hypothesised that the three-dimensional field-effect transistor-based biosensor will enable analyte-bioreceptor pair binding events in the network volume, allowing the determination of femtomolar concentrations in complex biological matrices (e.g. serum).We are offering a post-doc position for a young post-doc in a modern research unit at the Warsaw University of Technology. The candidate will join a team working in a ‘clean-room’ environment at the Centre for Advanced Materials and Technology CEZAMAT. Main responsibilities include sample preparation and conducting wet chemistry experiments, development of electrochemical and electronic biosensor technologies, as well as data analysis, report writing, publication writing and participation in conferences.Where to apply E-mailkatarzyna.potera@pw.edu.plRequirementsResearch Field Chemistry » Analytical chemistry Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Chemistry » Biochemistry Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Chemistry » Physical chemistry Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Engineering » Biomedical engineering Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Engineering » Electronic engineering Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Technology » Biotechnology Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Technology » Chemical technology Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Technology » Electrical technology Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Technology » Materials technology Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Technology » Nanotechnology Education Level PhD or equivalentResearch Field Physics » Electronics Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/Qualifications1. a PhD degree or equivalent in a life science (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Physics, Biomedical Engineering) or in Electronics/Electrical Engineering.2. proven experience in the design and implementation of biosensors, with a preferred publication record in electrochemical or electronic biosensors.3. basic knowledge of biochemistry.4. ability to analyse data, particularly using automated programming methods (e.g. Python).5. experience working in a clean-room environment will be an advantage.6. good manual skills and precise laboratory work.7. very good oral and written English language skills to prepare scientific publications.8. strong motivation for scientific work and openness to think outside the box.Specific RequirementsSee SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS; in addition:1. Notable record of scientific achievements (i.e. publications, patents etc)Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field Chemistry » Analytical chemistryChemistry » BiochemistryChemistry » Physical chemistryEngineering » Biomedical engineeringEngineering » Electronic engineeringTechnology » BiotechnologyTechnology » Chemical technologyTechnology » Electrical technologyTechnology » Materials technologyTechnology » NanotechnologyPhysics » Electronics Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Additional InformationBenefits1. Full-time employment in a modern research environment with access to advanced clean-room facilities at CEZAMAT.2. Opportunity to work on innovative biosensor technology aimed at overcoming current limitations in detection sensitivity, with the potential for high-impact results in medical diagnostics.3. Collaboration within a highly motivated research team and mentorship from leading experts in biosensing and materials science.4. Funding to attend international conferences and events, enabling you to present your work, network with peers, and stay updated on the latest advancements in the field.5. Support for publishing research results in reputable scientific journals, enhancing your academic profile.6. Flexible and inclusive work environment at one of Poland’s leading technical universities, fostering professional growth and skill development.7. Monthly net salary of approximately 6,100 PLN, in line with National Science Centre of Poland funding regulations (140 000 PLN brutto brutto/year), providing financial stability.Eligibility criteria1. Submission of all required documents1) a letter of application to the Vice-Rector for General Affairs2) a CV3) Candidate’s Personal Information form4) copy of the diploma of higher education confirming the obtained master’s degree or an equivalent degree (if necessary, nostrification of the diploma)5) a certified copy of the PhD diploma6) a list of research, teaching and organizational output and achievements7) other documents certifying additional qualifications8) acknowledgement of WUT as a primary place of employment, as defined in the Act of Law on Higher Education and Science9) a declaration on:9a) the full capacity to perform acts in law9b) enjoying full civil rights9c) not being convicted by a valid sentence for an intentional crime or an intentional tax offence,9d) no disciplinary penalty as defined in Article 276 section 1 items 7 and 8 of the Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 being imposed on them9e) fulfilling the condition specified in Article 209 section10 items 2 or 3 of the Law – if applicable2. a PhD degree or equivalent in a life science (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Physics, Biomedical Engineering) or in Electronics/Electrical Engineering.3. proven experience in the design and implementation of biosensors, with a preferred publication record in electrochemical or electronic biosensors.4. basic knowledge of biochemistry.5. ability to analyse data, particularly using automated programming methods (e.g. Python).6. experience working in a clean-room environment will be an advantage.7. good manual skills and precise laboratory work.8. very good oral and written English language skills to prepare scientific publications.9. strong motivation for scientific work and openness to think outside the box.Selection processCandidates who have submitted complete application will be screened by a recruitment committee and selected candidates will be invited for a web-based or telephone-based interview in front of the committee in January or February 2025 (in-person interviews are also possible at the candidate’s expense). WUT reserves the rights to close the competition without selecting a candidate. In such a case, a new job offer will be published.Additional commentsUnder Article 13 of the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the European Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons concerning the processing of personal data and the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation, Journal of Laws EU L 119/1 of 4 May 2016), hereinafter referred to as „GDPR”, the Warsaw University of Technology announces that: * The administrator of your personal data is the Warsaw University of Technology with its registered seat at pl. Politechniki 1, 00-661 Warsaw.

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6100 per month

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Warszawa, mazowieckie

Job date

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 07:08:00 GMT

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