Multiple Ph.D./postdoc positions are available starting September 2022.
The Microfluidics and BioMEMS Laboratory (MBL) is actively seeking self-motivated graduate students and postdocs for a wide range of research projects on microfluidic biosensors, micro/nanorobotics, soft robotics, and flexible electronics. Undergraduate students for honour thesis or summer research are also welcome.
To apply for the open positions, please contact Xinyu Liu by email. Please provide the following information about your candidacy, and enquiries without any of these components will NOT be answered.
In the email:
(1) Specify the area(s) and the position (undergraduate, master's, Ph.D., or postdoc) you are interested in;
(2) Briefly summarize your previous research experience relevant to the position you are applying for;
(3) Indicate any external financial support/scholarship you will hold;
(4) Attach a detailed C.V., including undergraduate and graduate GPAs (for graduate positions), research experience, expertise, and a list of publications.
NOTE: Every year I receive a large amount of email inquiries on available positions. Please understand that I can only reply to applicants with potential fits with our positions.
Available Positions:
Postdocs: Two postdoc positions are available immediately, in the following areas:
Area 1: Paper-based diagnostic biosensors. One postdoc position is available on design and clinical testing of paper-based microfludic biosensors for point-of-care (POC) diagnosis of multiple diseases such as HIV, hepatitis B and C, acute heart attack, and cancer. The postdoc will closely collaborate with medical doctors for testing the biosensors using real patient samples. Preference will be given to candidates with strong expertise in biosensors, paper-based microlfuidics, clinical biochemistry, and POC diagnostics.
Area 2: Nanobiosensors. One postdoc position is available in the general area of nanobiosensors. Preferencewill be given to candidates with strong expertise in field-effect transistor biosensors or optical resonatorbiosensors. Experience in micro/nanofabrication, optoelectronics, and/or nanomaterial synthesis/characterization will be a plus.
Graduate Students: Graduate students at MBL will work on cutting-edge topics in a multidisciplinary environment, and will receive significant training on microdevice design/analysis, cleanroom microfabrication, nanomaterial synthesis/characterization, bioanalytical experiments; robotic control, image processing, computer vision microscopy, and biological experimentation. The students will also closely collaborate with biologists and clinicians and gain expertise in biological experimentation and clinical biochemistry.
Area 1. Microfluidic (nano)biosensors. At least two Ph.D. positions are available on the development and diagnostic applications of novel microfluidic biosensors made from functional (nano)materials (cellulose paper, atomically-thin MoS2 monolayers, and rolled-up semiconductor microtubes). Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge and research experience in microfluidic biosensors, nanomaterial synthesis/characterization, micro/nanofabrication, and/or analytical chemistry. Experience in circuit design or optoelectronics will be a plus.
Area 2. Soft Robotics. One Ph.D. or master's position is available on design and control of soft robots. Preference will be given to candidates with research experience in (soft) robot design, modelling, and control. Knowledge and research experience in biomimetics, polymers (hydrogels and elastomers), and/or wearable electronics will be a plus.
Area 3. Stretchable Electronics. One Ph.D. position is available on the development of electronic components, circuits, and biosensors using novel soft and stretchable materials, and their applications in wearable medical devices. Preference will be given to candidates with research experience in polymer synthesis, flexible/stretchable electronics, flexible/stretchable biosensors, wearable medical devices. Experience in microfluidics and/or microfabrication will be a plus.
Undergraduate Students: A variety of projects related to above areas/topics are available for undergraduate students to take for thesis and summer research. Please contact Xinyu Liu for details.
We look forward to your applications and the opportunity of working with you at MBL!
