Postdoctoral Researcher in Electrochemical Analysis with Microneedles

Postdoctoral Researcher in Electrochemical Analysis with Microneedles

University of Antwerp - Department of Bioscience Engineering

Antwerp, Belgium

The postdoctoral researcher will work towards developing novel electrochemical (bio)sensing strategies with microneedles. The focus will be on potentiometric and voltametric analysis, with applications in plant monitoring (e.g. measurements in plant sap and in planta) and health monitoring (e.g. measurements in interstitial fluid).

Position

• You will carry out high-quality scientific research and develop electrochemical analysis strategies with microneedles;
• You will develop new research projects according to the strategic plan of the research group A-PECS and you compete for externally funded research grants;
• You will report on the results of your research and produce academic publications;
• You will assist in ongoing research projects and the activities of the research group;
• You will contribute to attracting national and international research funding;
• You will assist in the supervision of PhD students and other team members;
• You will assist in writing project proposals;
• If necessary, you will fulfil a limited number of teaching activities;
• You will participate in the provision of academic services: you will represent the research group both internally and externally;
• You explore the market potential of your work.

Profile

• Applicants are expected to hold a PhD іn material science, chemistry, chemical engineering or bioscience engineering, or equivalent competences gained through prior work experience;
• You can submit outstanding academic results, with publications in high-impact journals;
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English аrе key assets;
• Expertise in bio- and/or photoelectrochemical sensor development is a plus.