PhD Studentship in Advanced Miniaturised Device Technologies for Point-of-Care Diagnostics
Fully funded PhD position developing innovative micro- and nanostructures for advanced biomedical point-of-care diagnostics.
Best for:Best for engineering or physical sciences graduates with a background in micro/nanofabrication and an interest in biomedical diagnostics.
Overview
A fully funded PhD studentship is available at the University of Birmingham's School of Engineering within the Advanced Nano Materials, Structures and Applications (ANMSA) Group. The successful candidate will conduct interdisciplinary research at the intersection of microengineering, physics, and medicine, focusing on miniaturized diagnostic devices and intelligent spectroscopic techniques. The project aims to produce high-impact publications, secure potential patents, and contribute to non-invasive disease detection and monitoring. Candidates are expected to work collaboratively within a world-leading research hub and engage in both experimental development and clinical validation.
What you'll do
- Design and fabricate novel micro- and nanostructures for point-of-care diagnostic applications
- Develop and apply intelligent spectroscopic techniques for non-invasive disease detection and quantification
- Conduct characterization and clinical validation of miniaturized diagnostic devices
- Analyze experimental data using multivariate analysis, statistical techniques, or computational methods
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary researchers across engineering, physics, and medicine
- Prepare high-impact journal publications and contribute to potential patent applications
Requirements
Degree required: First degree with upper second-class honors or above in Engineering or Physical Sciences
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Strong background in micro/nanofabrication
- Experience with material or device characterization
- Experience in the development of miniaturized devices
- Interdisciplinary research aptitude bridging engineering and physical sciences
- Open to candidates meeting the University of Birmingham postgraduate admissions criteria
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-27
Interested applicants should send a detailed CV, a cover letter, and two references via email to Professor P. G. Oppenheimer. Informal enquiries are welcomed prior to submission. The successful applicant will subsequently be required to submit a standard application through the university portal.
- CV
- Cover letter
- 2 reference letters
Contact
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