Postdoctoral Researcher Bio-electrochemistry

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Departement: Departement Bio-ingenieurswetenschappen
Regime Voltijds

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The Department of Bioscience Engineering in the Faculty of Science is looking for a** full-time (100%) postdoctoral researcher in the field of bio-electrochemistry.**

The overall goal of this postdoc is the development of novel (photo)electrochemical biosensors. Due to the integration of recognition bio-elements, electrochemical biosensors are ideally suited for the selective determination of a wide variety of clinically relevant targets such as biomarkers, pathogens, etc. The detection of the biomarkers of interest will be achieved by taking advantage of the cost-effectiveness and sensitive detection provided by (photo)electrochemical strategies. This postdoctoral researcher will contribute to the efforts of getting insight into a yet unexplored biosensing strategy.

**Position**
- You will carry out high-quality scientific research and develop novel electrochemical sensing strategies for nucleic acid detection.
- You will develop new research projects according to the strategic plan of the research group A-Sense Lab and you compete for externally funded research grants.
- You will report on the results of your research and produce academic publications.
- You will assist in ongoing research projects and the activities of the research group.
- You will contribute to attracting national and international research funding.
- You will assist in the supervision of PhD students and other team members.
- If necessary, you will fulfill a limited number of teaching activities.
- You will participate in the provision of academic services: you will represent the research group both internally and externally.
- You explore the market potential of your work.

**Profile**
- Applicants are expected to hold a PhD ?n chemistry, chemical/bioscience engineering or physics, or equivalent competences gained through prior work experience.
- You can submit outstanding academic results, with publications in high-impact journals.
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English ?r? key assets.
- Expertise in bio
- and/or photoelectrochemical sensor development is a plus.

**What we offer**
- A full-time appointment as a postdoctoral scholarship holder for a period of 12 months, renewable after positive evaluation;
- Multidisciplinary research;
- An exciting research environment with state-of-the-art instrumentation.
- Your gross monthly salary is calculated according to the pay scale for a principal research fellow in the Contract Research Staff category (Dutch: _Bijzonder Academisch Personeel_, BAP).
- You will receive ecocheques, an internet-connectivity allowance, a group insurance, an income protection insurance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
- The start date of the scholarship can be discussed, beginning from March 1st.
- Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

**Want to apply?**
- The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s _HR Excellence in Research Award_ for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage _diversity_ and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply._