Project Description

The development of cancer-targeting diagnostics is the primary goal of the project, which is extensively integrated with other groups and DCs in the MIPrecise program. Specifically, the DC shall develop epitope imprinted nanoMIPs recognizing tumour specific antigens (e.g. EPCAM) in magnetic nanoMIP and fluorescent nanoMIP formats. The DC shall support MIP design with molecular modelling and undertake nanoMIP synthesis. Characterisation of nano-MIP–target affinities shall be explored using fluorescence and Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM)-based studies. The MIPs will be developed for use in CTC capture or labelling. The DC supervision shall be led by Prof Ian Nicholls together with Dr Gang Liu (Capitainer AB), Prof Edwin Schoof (DTU) and senior researchers in at Linnaeus University.The DC shall provide support for integration of high affinity nanoMIPs in multiomics-based liquid biopsy targeted diagnostics.  The research shall include secondments at Malmö University (Sweden), Umeå University (Sweden), University of Pavia (Italy), the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (Germany), the Technical University of Denmark and Capitainer AB (Sweden).

Candidate requirements

Excellent degree in chemistry (or the equivalent) with a focus on either polymer synthesis and characterization and/or biosensor-oriented analytical chemistry .Capable of working both as part of a team and independently. Highly motivated. Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Other information

Applications for the DC-7 position are made through Linnaeus University’s job application portal (Reachmee).

Supervisor information

Prof Ian A Nicholls
Department of Chemistry & Biomedical Sciences
Linnaeus University
SE-39182 Kalmar
Sweden

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