Student project: Electrochemical Biosensor Functionalization and Characterization
*Important for non-EU students: You'll need to be registered at a Dutch university to meet immigration requirements.
Thegoal of the student project is to develop an electrochemical based biosensor,particularly working on the functionalization of the sensor electrode.Moreover, the lab characterization of the developed sensor will be performed inthis project.
What you will do
Imecis developing micro-fabricated sensors to monitor biologically relevantparameters such as dissolved oxygen, glucose, electrolytes and pH for inlinemonitoring in organ-on-chip and artificial organ applications. These sensorsare fabricated on wafers with patterned electrode surfaces, typically usingplatinum and gold. To achieve selectivity, the electrodes must befunctionalized with analyte-specific membranes (e.g. pHEMA, Ag/AgCl paste, ionselective membrane).
Themembranes are dispensed using an automated dispenser, which must be optimizedfor sensor dimensions and membrane properties. Handling the dispenser isparticularly challenging due to the small electrode size (typically ~200 µm indiameter). Once the membranes are deposited, the sensors are evaluated insolution using electrochemical techniques such as potentiometry, amperometry,and impedance spectroscopy.
During this project you will:
What we do for you
Who you are
Interested
Does this position sound like an interesting next step in your career at imec? Don't hesitate to submit your application by clicking on 'APPLY'.
Should you have more questions about the job, you can contact < e-mail verwijderd om veiligheidsredenen >.
*Important for non-EU students: You'll need to be registered at a Dutch university to meet immigration requirements.
Thegoal of the student project is to develop an electrochemical based biosensor,particularly working on the functionalization of the sensor electrode.Moreover, the lab characterization of the developed sensor will be performed inthis project.
What you will do
Imecis developing micro-fabricated sensors to monitor biologically relevantparameters such as dissolved oxygen, glucose, electrolytes and pH for inlinemonitoring in organ-on-chip and artificial organ applications. These sensorsare fabricated on wafers with patterned electrode surfaces, typically usingplatinum and gold. To achieve selectivity, the electrodes must befunctionalized with analyte-specific membranes (e.g. pHEMA, Ag/AgCl paste, ionselective membrane).
Themembranes are dispensed using an automated dispenser, which must be optimizedfor sensor dimensions and membrane properties. Handling the dispenser isparticularly challenging due to the small electrode size (typically ~200 µm indiameter). Once the membranes are deposited, the sensors are evaluated insolution using electrochemical techniques such as potentiometry, amperometry,and impedance spectroscopy.
During this project you will:
- Conduct a literature study on electrochemical sensors based on potentiometry, amperometry, and impedance spectroscopy.
- Investigate the mechanical properties of membranes used for electrochemical sensor functionalization.
- Develop a protocol to optimize the automated dispenser for printing membranes such as ion selective membranes, Ag/AgCl paste and pHEMA.
- Evaluate the performance of functionalized electrodes using laboratory electrochemical setups.
- Document your results in a written report and present.
What we do for you
- Youwill be working on state-of-the-art sensor research, that is relevant for actualhealthcare applications and scientifically challenging.
- Youwill be working in an inspiring high-tech environment at imec, located withinthe Holst Centre Eindhoven, and part of the larger imec organization,world-leading in R&D on nanotechnology and electronics.
- Youwill receive support from experienced researchers. We invite you to be part ofour multi-disciplinary team, of researchers, engineers and innovators, andgrant you the opportunity to contribute to our ambitious aim to have realimpact on actual healthcare needs.
Who you are
- Excellent BSc/MSc student in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics or equivalent
- Have European nationality or study at Dutch university
- Preferably with knowledge on electrochemistry
- Eager to take ownership for your student project
- Have a structured way of working
- Have good command of spoken and written English
- Available for 6 months orlonger
Interested
Does this position sound like an interesting next step in your career at imec? Don't hesitate to submit your application by clicking on 'APPLY'.
Should you have more questions about the job, you can contact < e-mail verwijderd om veiligheidsredenen >.
