Researcher in Bioscience Engineering (University of Antwerp)

Regime: Full-time Duration: 12 months, renewable after positive evaluation About the University of Antwerp The University of Antwerp is a forward-thinking European university offering innovative education to over 20,000 students, conducting pioneering research, and providing important societal services. With more than 6,000 employees from 100 countries, the university fosters a diverse, collaborative, and innovative environment. About the Research Group: A-PECS The A-PECS research group focuses on advanced electrochemical sensing technologies. This position will involve developing novel microneedle-based electrochemical biosensing strategies, with applications in: Plant monitoring (in planta measurements, sap analysis) Health monitoring (interstitial fluid analysis) Position Overview The postdoctoral researcher will: Develop high-quality electrochemical analysis strategies using microneedles Initiate and lead new research projects aligned with A-PECS strategic goals Produce academic publications and reports Contribute to grant writing and securing national/international funding Supervise PhD students and team members Participate in teaching and academic service as required Explore the market potential of research outputs Candidate Profile Essential: PhD in material science, chemistry, chemical engineering, bioscience engineering, or equivalent experience Strong academic record with publications in high-impact journals Excellent English communication skills Highly motivated, independent, and collaborative Desirable: Expertise in bio- or photoelectrochemical sensor development What We Offer Full-time postdoctoral position with renewable 12-month contract Multidisciplinary research in an exciting, state-of-the-art environment Competitive benefits including ecocheques, internet allowance, group insurance, income protection insurance, and commuting support Opportunities to publish, present, and advance your career Flexible start date Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here. Application Process Apply via the University of Antwerp online application platform. Include: Detailed CV (honours, grades, skills, publications) Contact information of two references Motivation letter Optional: link to a short video introducing yourself Contact for inquiries: Karolien Dewael: karolien.dewael@uantwerpen.be Application support: jobs@uantwerpen.be Diversity & Inclusion The University of Antwerp values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applications from candidates of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and backgrounds are encouraged. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Engineeroxy

Regime: Full-time
Duration: 12 months, renewable after positive evaluation

About the University of Antwerp

The University of Antwerp is a forward-thinking European university offering innovative education to over 20,000 students, conducting pioneering research, and providing important societal services. With more than 6,000 employees from 100 countries, the university fosters a diverse, collaborative, and innovative environment.

About the Research Group: A-PECS

The A-PECS research group focuses on advanced electrochemical sensing technologies. This position will involve developing novel microneedle-based electrochemical biosensing strategies, with applications in:

Plant monitoring (in planta measurements, sap analysis)
Health monitoring (interstitial fluid analysis)

Position Overview

The postdoctoral researcher will:

Develop high-quality electrochemical analysis strategies using microneedles
Initiate and lead new research projects aligned with A-PECS strategic goals
Produce academic publications and reports
Contribute to grant writing and securing national/international funding
Supervise PhD students and team members
Participate in teaching and academic service as required
Explore the market potential of research outputs

Candidate Profile

Essential:

PhD in material science, chemistry, chemical engineering, bioscience engineering, or equivalent experience
Strong academic record with publications in high-impact journals
Excellent English communication skills
Highly motivated, independent, and collaborative

Desirable:

Expertise in bio- or photoelectrochemical sensor development

What We Offer

Full-time postdoctoral position with renewable 12-month contract
Multidisciplinary research in an exciting, state-of-the-art environment
Competitive benefits including ecocheques, internet allowance, group insurance, income protection insurance, and commuting support
Opportunities to publish, present, and advance your career
Flexible start date

Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

Application Process

Apply via the University of Antwerp online application platform. Include:

Detailed CV (honours, grades, skills, publications)
Contact information of two references
Motivation letter
Optional: link to a short video introducing yourself

Contact for inquiries:

Karolien Dewael: karolien.dewael@uantwerpen.be
Application support: jobs@uantwerpen.be

Diversity & Inclusion

The University of Antwerp values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applications from candidates of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and backgrounds are encouraged.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Engineeroxy

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