Revolutionizing Gut Health: DTU Seeks Visionary PhD Candidate for Microelectronics Repurposing Project

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DTU Health Tech is thrilled to announce an extraordinary opportunity for a creative and ambitious PhD candidate to join our groundbreaking research project, "Energy Materials for the GUT (EMGUT)." We are seeking a highly motivated individual to push the boundaries of ingestible device technology by harnessing the power of repurposed microelectronics.

PhD scholarship in Repurposing Microelectronics for Gut Sensing, Delivery, and Sampling Devices – DTU Health Tech

As a key member of our team, you will have the unique opportunity to:

• Pioneer the development of advanced ingestible devices for the gastrointestinal tract
• Hack and repurpose consumer microelectronics, such as wireless headsets, smart home devices, and smartwatches, to create cutting-edge solutions for gut sensing, drug delivery, and microbiota sampling
• Work closely with a diverse group of experts in the IDUN section at DTU Health Tech, led by the renowned Prof. Anja Boisen
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of over 40 researchers dedicated to advancing micro- and nanotechnology-based sensors, detection systems, and drug delivery devices
• Conduct in vivo experiments with appropriate animal models to validate your innovative designs

We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in electrical and mechatronics engineering, coupled with an open-minded and creative approach to problem-solving. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary academic environment and possess a proactive, committed attitude to drive the project forward.

At IDUN, we believe in bringing science to life through openness, inclusiveness, ambition, and collaboration. You will have the opportunity to interact with colleagues from various disciplines, including biology, microfabrication, pharmaceutical science, and polymer science, as you contribute to this highly interdisciplinary project.

Join us in this exciting endeavor to revolutionize gut health technology and make a lasting impact on people's lives. Apply now and embark on a transformative journey in your research career at DTU Health Tech!

For more information, please contact Assoc. Prof. Edwin En-Te Hwu (etehw@dtu.dk) .

Application deadline: 9 April 2024 (23:59 Danish time)