PhD: Cutting-Edge Miniaturized POCT Diagnostic Devices

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A fully funded PhD studentship is available at the University of Birmingham to pursue cutting-edge research in Chemical and Biomedical Engineering within the ANMSA Group. The work focuses on micro-/nanoengineered diagnostic devices and translational biomedical research.

The interdisciplinary projects span microengineering, physics and medicine, aiming to validate advanced diagnostics and publish high-impact results while fostering collaborations across academia and industry.

Qualifications

• First degree with upper second-class honours or above in Engineering or Physical Sciences or closely related field.
• Bright and highly motivated candidates with strong background in micro/nanofabrication and device development.
• Experience with multivariate analysis, computational methods or statistical techniques is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Engage in interdisciplinary PhD research at the interface of microengineering, physics and medicine.
• Develop and validate advanced point-of-care diagnostic devices and spectroscopic techniques.
• Aim for high-impact publications and potential patents while collaborating across groups.

Skills

Micro/nanofabrication

Characterization

Multivariate analysis

Computational methods

Statistical techniques

Education

First degree with upper second-class honours or above

Job description

A fully funded PhD studentship is available at the University of Birmingham to pursue cutting-edge research in Chemical and Biomedical Engineering within the ANMSA Group. The work focuses on micro-/nanoengineered diagnostic devices and translational biomedical research.

The interdisciplinary projects span microengineering, physics and medicine, aiming to validate advanced diagnostics and publish high-impact results while fostering collaborations across academia and industry.