Postdoc: Graphene Biosensors for Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Heriot-Watt University; Easter Howgate; Vor Ort; GBP 38.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

33 days annual leave + 9 closed days

Fixed-term contract: 12 months

Zusammenfassung

Heriot-Watt University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Electrochemical Biosensors for Breast Cancer Diagnosis. The role, funded by CRUK, focuses on developing multiplex graphene electrochemical assays and real-time profiling of EV-associated biomarkers using patient samples.

It is a 12-month, full-time fixed-term appointment under the IB3 umbrella. The successful candidate will work within the Innovative Nano-biosensors Laboratory, contributing to advances in

Qualifikationen

• PhD in chemistry/biology/biomedical engineering or related field.
• Hands-on electrochemistry and sensor development experience.
• Evidence of publications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in data interpretation and analysis.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Aufgaben

• Conduct and disseminate original research with multi-institutional collaborators.
• Design, build, test and validate graphene-based electrochemical bioassays for high-sensitivity detection of extracellular vesicles.
• Design and implement robust experiments and analyze results.
• Provide regular progress updates to the project team.
• Meet milestones and deliverables and document work clearly.

Kenntnisse

Electrochemistry

Biosensor development

Data interpretation

Academic writing

Independent work

Ausbildung

PhD in chemistry/biology/biomedical engineering

Tools

Electrochemical impedance analysis

Graphene-based biosensors

Jobbeschreibung

Heriot-Watt University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Electrochemical Biosensors for Breast Cancer Diagnosis. The role, funded by CRUK, focuses on developing multiplex graphene electrochemical assays and real-time profiling of EV-associated biomarkers using patient samples.

It is a 12-month, full-time fixed-term appointment under the IB3 umbrella. The successful candidate will work within the Innovative Nano-biosensors Laboratory, contributing to advances in