Brock University are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate interested in electrochemical sensors.
The project goals are (1) to prototype sensor electrodes based on aptamers, antibodies or enzymes; (2) analyte-binding mechanisms and bioconjugate formation; and (3) validation of a limit of detection and sensor parameters using various electro-analytical techniques (impedance spectroscopy, voltammetry, electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance).
The core part of this project is to design and engineer a sensor platform with dual signal amplification (magnetic-electrochemical) and modify it with suitable nanomaterials to improve the specific binding between the bio-recognition element (receptor) and the target analyte (protein, peptide, bacteria, cell).
Founded in 1964, Brock University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of St. Catharines (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ontario. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Hamilton. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Ontario, Brock University (BU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Brock University (BU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 55 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.