Fabrication Technologies For Rugged In Situ Lab-On-A-Chip Marine Environmental Sensors
School of Electronics and Computer Science and National Oceanography Centre
This project will investigate the use of novel materials and micro-fabrication processes for the development of low cost and robust micro-sensors for marine chemical and biological analysis. It will explore the design and fabrication of rugged actuators, and optical and microfluidic systems in low cost materials. This research will consider interconnect technology, manufacture, and long term resilience of these novel structures.
The studentship is fully funded, covering University tuition fees (at EU/UK level) and provides a tax-free bursary of £12,900 per year, rising annually in line with the UK Government (EPSRC) recommended rate, for a three-year duration. Non - EU applicants will need to find the fees difference of £10,410.
The students will join a large team developing new lab-on-a-chip technologies for marine sensing. These systems will form part of a network of sensing platforms for high resolution in-situ chemical and biological analysis of the oceans. The project will provide new insights into the underlying causes of environmental and climate change. A new centre for Marine Microsystems will act as a focus for interdisciplinary activities. Applicants will be expected to work at both the School of Electronics and Computer Science and the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton.
Entry requirements: The studentships are available to candidates with the equivalent of a first class or upper second class degree in relevant disciplines, e.g. engineering, chemical engineering, analytical chemistry, physics, or analytical sciences. The studentships are at the standard EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) rate, commencing in October 2008.
For further information see http://www.soton.ac.uk/rmst. For informal enquiries about the positions please contact Dr Matt Mowlem, email matm@noc.soton.ac.uk or Professor Hywel Morgan, email hm@ecs.soton.ac.uk.
Please apply by sending a complete application as described on the School of Electronics and Computer Science postgraduate admissions page: (www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/admissions/pg/apply.php).
The closing date for applications is 31 May 2008.
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