PhD Position in Environmentally Friendly Sensor Technology for Heavy Metal Detection (Physics, Biotechnology) Korea Institute of Science and Technology Europe Forschungsgesellschaft mbH in Germany

An open PhD position is available at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Europe Forschungsgesellschaft mbH (KIST Europe) in Saarbrücken, Germany. This opportunity is part of an EFRE (European Funds for Regional Development) funded collaboration project with the Physics Department at Saarland University. The research aims to develop label-free, environmentally friendly sensor technology for detecting heavy metal ions in industrial waste, utilizing genetically modified bacteriophages. The project is highly interdisciplinary, combining expertise in Physics, Environmental Science, and Biology, and focuses on innovative solutions for environmental monitoring and industrial waste management.

The position is offered at 50% employment for a duration of 3 years. Applicants should have a background in Physics, Environmental Science, Biology, or related fields, and experience with sensor technology, biotechnology, or environmental monitoring is desirable. The project provides an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative, international research environment with access to advanced facilities and expertise at both KIST Europe and Saarland University.

Funding is provided through EFRE, but specific details regarding stipend amount or tuition coverage are not mentioned. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via the provided application link and follow the instructions on the KIST Europe portal. For more information, applicants may refer to the LinkedIn profile of Dr. Nuriye Korkmaz Zirpel, Senior Research Scientist at KIST Europe, who is involved in the project.