[Denmark] PhD Scholarship on Novel Diagnostic Methods and Devices for Personalised Treatment of Cancer at Technical University of Denmark

PhD Scholarship Search on diagnostic methods and devices Personalised cancer treatment.

Overview
3 year PhD scholarship is open within the European FP7 program "Biomedical engineering for cancer diagnosis and therapy of brain diseases and the development of EngCaBra». DTU Nanotech research in the fields of micro and nano - nanofabrication, including Biotechnology. The department offers outstanding career opportunities and strong links with the industry. The NaBiS group (www.nanotech.dtu.dk / nabis) - at DTU Nanotech focuses on developing state of the art biosensor systems for biochemical analysis of integrated systems.

The program is an interdisciplinary collaboration between universities and organizations EngCaBra different countries in Europe. EngCaBra `s goal is to implement novel methods and devices for the analysis of cellular and molecular mechanisms associated with cancer and brain diseases.


Successful candidates will work on testing, functionalisation and integration of sensor systems into a fully automated microfluidic system of care. Nanosensors based on the novel by Silicon nanowires. The challenges of integration and automation on the final point of care system must be overcome.

Qualifications
Candidates must have (or will soon acquire), a master `s degree in engineering, chemistry, physics or biology or related academic degree is equivalent to a master` s degree level. The suitable candidate must demonstrate an interest in biomedical applications of integrated systems and good teamwork skills. During the examination, microfluidics is needed, as well as one or more of the following areas that should be attractive.

1. Electrochemistry / Biochemistry
2. Surface change
3. Lab on chip integration, automation, optimization and testing.

In evaluating candidates for consideration will be given.

* Experience in the care and microfluidics devices
* Experience modeling and analysis of microfluidic systems
* Experience of project and team work in an environment of good communication skills and independent working style

Note:
According to the rules of the Marie Curie program, the applicant must be a national state other than the host organization. Started their grant / activity, researchers may not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in their host organization for more than 12 months, 3 years immediately preceding the date of the notice of eligibility. Short stays such as holidays are not taken into account - see more here.

Confirmation of Enrolment
The PhD scholarship is subject to the approval of the candidate will be involved in and led a general degree programs of DTU. For general information about registration requirements, and general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

Salary and conditions of appoint ment
Appoint ment of wages and conditions are in accordance with the rules for graduate students in the DTU. Within 3 years of employment.

More information
More information is available from Professor winnie Svendsen, telephone (+45) 4525 5731, E-mail: ws@nanotech.dtu.dk and www.nanotech.dtu.dk / Nabis.

Application
We must have your online application no later than 17 November 2011. Please open the link "apply for this job online", fill out the attached application form and all of the following documents:

* The academic vitae, including list of publications (guidelines)
* A letter motivating the application (guidelines)
* Class transcripts and BSC / MSc Diploma
* Transformation of the Danish average grade class (Excel-tables for conversion)

Candidates can apply to their ob tai Ning Master `s degree, but can not begin until it has received.

DTU needs of the diver sity and promote equal opportunities regardless of sex, age, nationality and background.

DTU Nanotech - Department of Micro and Nanotechnology - is located in the northern part of Copenhagen. DTU Nanotech is the center of excellence in micro and nanotechnology science into operation across the traditional boundaries of technology, thus enabling innovative solutions for the benefit of society. DTU Nanotech is about. 200 people on its staff 40% non-Danes, of the international environment.