2x PhD positions in Microfluidic Sensors for Water Analysis (# of pos: 2)

The School of Chemical Sciences at Dublin City University (DCU) (www.dcu.ie ) is inviting applications from qualified candidates for two fully-funded four-year PhD positions in the area of microfluidic-based sensing technology for analysis of contaminants in water.

About the Project

The aim of the project is to develop portable sensors for performing fast, sensitive and in-situ water analysis. Specifically, these sensors will be based on centrifugal microfluidic technology coupled to low-cost detection systems (such as smartphone cameras) for on-site analysis of key polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and microplastics present in urban waters. Skills in the area of microfluidics, microfabrication, nanomaterials, analytical method development, and detection techniques such as colorimetry, chemiluminescence and infrared/UV-visible spectroscopy, will be obtained in this project through hands-on experience. These scholarships are supported by a EU Horizon Europe project where DCU will be part of an International Consortium, therefore candidates will have the opportunity to work in collaboration with academic, business and end-user partners across Europe. This project will be carried out under the umbrella of the Water Institute (WI) (www.dcuwater.ie ) which will also allow the candidates to work within a network of researches with widely demonstrated expertise in water analysis and environmental monitoring.