Dublin City University

National Centre for Sensor Research

The National Centre for Sensor Research (NCSR) is a world renowned, large-scale, multidisciplinary research facility focused on the science and applications of chemical sensors and biosensors (http://www.ncsr.ie).  This state-of-the-art facility situated on the campus of Dublin City University comprises custom-designed laboratories, a range of specialist support units and equipment, and dedicated technical and administrative staff. The NCSR hosts over 200 researchers, and several large-scale research initiatives including the Biomedical Diagnostics Institute (www.bdi.ie), the Centre for Bioanalytical Science (www.cbas.ie) and the Adaptive Information Cluster (www.adaptiveinformation.ie).

Due to continuing success in attracting external funding from National and International sources, positions are available in the following areas:

Environmental Biomonitoring using Microfluidic Devices
Postdoctoral Researcher

Applicants must have a primary degree in science or engineering and a doctorate in environmental bioanalysis, ideally focused on the automation of microbial assays.  Experience in microfluidics/lab-on-a-chip devices is desirable.
This position is funded under the Marine Institute Beaufort Initiative.

Electrochemical Sensors for Environmental Monitoring
Postdoctoral Researcher

This project is funded by Enterprise Ireland and is focused on the development and assessment of new potentiometric sensors with low limits of detection for heavy metal monitoring in the environment. Applicants must have a primary degree in chemistry or analytical science and a doctorate related to environmental monitoring with electrochemical sensors.

Contracts will be for a fixed two-year period. Remuneration shall be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For additional information please visit our website or contact:

Prof. Dermot Diamond E-mail: dermot.diamond@dcu.ie

Closing date:                        17 January 2008

Candidates should submit a completed application form, quoting the appropriate reference, along with a Curriculum Vitae to: 

Application forms are available from:

Human Resources Department, Dublin City University, Dublin 9.
Tel: +353 (0)1 700 5149 Fax: +353 (0)1 700 5500 E-mail: hr.applications@dcu.ie

Full job descriptions are available at: www.dcu.ie/vacancies/current.shtml
 

Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer

Closing Date: 17th January 2008