The Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED) of Hasselt University has a position available for a PhD Student

PhD Student Biosensors (2×2 years)
The Biomedical Research Institute (BIOMED) of Hasselt University has a position available for a PhD Student for the project “Development and Characterisation of Fluorescent Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for Nanotechnology and Applications in Advanced Electronic Devices, Chemo- and Bio-sensors”. This project runs in close collaboration with the Institute for Materials Research '.
Job description
The PhD student will conduct research in the field of fluorescence of polymers which will be used as building blocks for biosensors. The project focuses on the changes in fluorescence induced by the target molecule upon binding with molecularly imprinted polymers (MIP) embedded in a matrix of conjugated polymers. The project comprises the study of the underlying mechanism of the observed changes and the design of a specific sensor. Advanced (micro)fluorimetric techniques will be applied. This project is within the framework of a collaboration between the Institute of Material Science and the Biomedical research institute of Hasselt University.

Diploma and profile
Master degree (or equivalent) in either physics, chemistry, biomedical sciences, bio-engineer, engineer in physics, engineer in chemistry or civil engineer. Students in their final year can also apply. The candidate must master either the Dutch or the English language.