Postdoctoral researcher in microfluidic chip or electrochemical biosensor

13 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Oulu

Department

Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine

Research Field

Chemistry » Analytical chemistry
Engineering » Biomedical engineering
Engineering » Materials engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Finland

Application Deadline

1 May 2024 – 23:10 (Europe/Helsinki)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Offer Starting Date

1 May 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Project Description：

Funded Academy of Finland, my Academy Research Fellow project aims to develop next-generation point of care device, via the integration of magnetic nanoparticles, electrochemical sensing assay and microfluidic chips. This interdisciplinary project offers a unique opportunity to push the boundaries of bioanalytical assay, enabling breakthroughs in healthcare and beyond.

 

Job description:

We are looking for ambitious, highly motivated candidates with a strong background in the field of nanofabrication, microfluidic chip, and electrochemical sensors. The main duties of the selected applicant will be:

• Design of microfluidic chip via CAD and Fabrication of chip by Focused Ion Beam and relevant cleanroom facilities.
• Familiar with the microfluidic techniques in bio-nano interaction and cells sorting.
• Experience in magnetophoretic chip and magnetophoresis is considered a plus.
• Strong experience in top-down fabrication approaches and clean room technologies (such as optical and electron beam lithography, physical vapor deposition of metals and dielectrics, Reactive Ion Etch, Focused Ion Beam, Atomic Layer Deposition) are essential.
• Experience in microfluidics encapsulation, bottom-up fabrication methods (Nanoparticle assembly, Nanosphere lithography, solution-based etching technologies), experimental optics and/or electronics will be considered a plus.
• In addition, the applicant will be involved in lab management, including purchase of silicon wafers, microfluidic chip, chemical agents, consumables, and making photolithography masks for specific applications.

The position is filled for one year and possible for one year extension. The selected applicant is also expected to be active and apply for personal research funding to advance their independent research career. The earliest starting date is 1st of May 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. A six-month trial period will be effective in the beginning of the contract.

 

Specific qualification criteria

Previous expertise given the highest priority in selecting the candidates:

• Doctoral degree in Physics, Engineering, Materials Science or related field that was awarded a maximum of 10 years ago.
• Experience in using cleanroom facilities including focused ion beam, photolithography, deposition of metals and dielectrics, Reactive Ion Etching and Atomic Layer Deposition.
• Experience in microfluidic encapsulation for optical microscopic measurement.
• Independence to work and manage all the process of nanofabrication in a cleanroom.

What we offer

• We offer you a place in a highly talented research group addressing globally significant research problems. In addition to the team, outstanding infrastructure including specialized core facility laboratories provided by Biocenter Oulu, the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine will support your work so that you can excel in your research.
• University´s wide variety of support services are at your disposal, allowing you to focus on your studies and research / work.
• In addition to modern research facilities, we offer you personnel benefits such as free occupational healthcare, affordable sport services and endless opportunities to develop your skills and competences.
• Regular salary is paid 12 months per year, including paid leave and an additional holiday bonus in the summer.
• The successful candidate will receive also benefits provided by the Finnish government to residents, for example possibility to obtain access to the national healthcare system, tax benefits for employees with children and high-quality, affordable childcare services.

Salary

A salary is in accordance with the Finnish universities salary system (for teaching and research personnel): level 5. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (maximum of 50% of the job-specific component). An estimate starting gross salary will be approx. 3100-3400 € per month.

How to apply

Applications, together with all relevant enclosures, should be submitted to this e-mail: [email protected] ,  before 1st   May, 2024 at 23:59 (EET). The application should be written in English and include the following:

1)     Motivation letter (max. 2 pages) with a short description of research merits, experience, and motivation.

2)     Curriculum vitae with contact information of at least two referees.

3)     List of publications based on the guidelines of the Academy of Finland: https://www.aka.fi/en/research-funding/apply-for-funding/how-to-apply-f… [with ten most important highlighted]

4)     A research plan, max. 3 pages

5)     Certificates/Diplomas: Scanned copy of the original doctoral degree certificate translated to English.

6)     Statement of your experience in lab management (max. 2 pages).

 

Only applications containing all relevant appendices will be considered, after submission to Dr.Feixiong Chen. Top candidates may be invited to an online interview.

For further information, please contact Dr. Feixiong Chen, PI, Email: [email protected] .

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Oulu (9054)

Country

Finland

City

Oulu

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Oulu

Website

https://www.oulu.fi/fbmm/

Street

Aapistie 7

Postal Code

90220

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED