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 (IMO).

The duration of the position is 2×2 years, with an assessment after 2 years.

The PhD student will conduct research in the field of molecular imprinted polymers (MIP) which will be used as building blocks for chemo and biosensors. Conjugated polymers exhibit specific fluorescence characteristics. The project focuses on the changes in fluorescence induced by the target molecule upon binding with the 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.

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.

Further information

Content job responsibilities:

Prof. dr. Marcel Ameloot (BIOMED), +32 (0)11 26 85 46, marcel.ameloot[a-t]uhasselt.be

Prof. dr. Dirk Vanderzande (IMO), +32-11-26 83 21, dirk.vanderzande[a-t]uhasselt.be

Prof. dr. Thomas Cleij (IMO), + 32 (0)11 26 83 10, thomas.cleij[a-t]uhasselt.be

Content term of employment and selection procedure:

Jef Vanvoorden, 011 26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden[a-t]uhasselt.be

Application

Applicants must use the official application forms which are available at the Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan - building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 03 or which can be downloaded here.

The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Wednesday, May 7th 2008.

Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs[a-t]uhasselt.be.