Joint PhD position in Detection of Contrast Agents in Biological Fluids by SERS and Microfluidics

The student will be registered as PhD student at RWTH Aachen University Clinic for 3.5 years, and the structure of the studies will be the following:

1st year: RWTH Aachen University (Germany).

2nd & 3rd years: Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (Singapore).

First half of 4th year: RWTH Aachen University (Germany).

The PhD position will focus on developing gold nanoparticle-based microfluidic systems for detection of contrast agents in biological fluids by surface-enhanced raman spectroscopy (SERS). Despite their ubiquitous use in clinical settings, gadolinium-based contrast agents are not innocuous components, as suggested by several pathologies associated with their use, particularly in patients with compromised kidney function. The PhD candidate will address this issue by developing a technology capable of quantifying contrast agents in urine (and potentially serum), which will improve patient monitoring and safety after imaging procedures.

Please send your application with all documents including a curriculum vitae, a letter of motivation, all academic certificates, and a list with 3 reference contacts to Dr. Roger Molto Pallares (rmoltopallar@ukaachen.de)

Applications will be accepted until April 15 but the position will be filled as soon as an appropriate candidate is found.

Conditions

During his/her time in Germany, the candidate will receive a salary according to German public service salary scale level TV-L 13 (50%). During his/her time in Singapore, the student will receive a stipend directly from the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR, Singapore) of 2,700 SGD / month. Furthermore, A*STAR will provide the student with one-off relocation allowance

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