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PhD Opportunity in Living Bioelectronic Interfaces with Large Motile Diatoms University of Coimbra in Portugal
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Biochemistry
Funding
Fully supported FCT PhD Scholarship is mentioned, with dedicated guidance to apply for the scholarship. The post does not specify stipend amount, tuition coverage, or other financial details.
Country
Portugal
University
University of Coimbra

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PhD opportunity in Living Bioelectronic Interfaces with Large Motile Diatoms at the University of Coimbra, Centre for Functional Ecology – Science for People & the Planet, in collaboration with CNRS / LEMAR (Brest, France).
This project sits at the intersection of marine biology, biochemistry, biophysics, bioengineering, bioelectronics, and environmental sensing. The research asks whether the size, gliding motility, and biofilm dynamics of large diatoms such as Pleurosigma strigosum can be harnessed to build high-signal, self-healing living interfaces for next-generation sensing applications.
Key research themes include marine microalgae culturing, electrochemical impedance, bio-interfaces, microphytobenthic dynamics, advanced photophysiology, and microalgae isolation. The project includes an international research stay of 6 to 12 months at CNRS / LEMAR in Brest, France, working with Dr. Johann Lavaud.
Eligibility: candidates should be finishing or already holding a Master’s degree with grade >14 in Marine Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, or Bioengineering. The post highlights support to apply for a fully supported FCT PhD Scholarship.
Supervisory team: Paulo R. F. Rocha (University of Coimbra) and Johann Lavaud (LEMAR / IUEM / CNRS).
How to apply: interested candidates should send their CV by direct message or email the supervisors. No formal deadline is stated in the post.
Funding details
Fully supported FCT PhD Scholarship is mentioned, with dedicated guidance to apply for the scholarship. The post does not specify stipend amount, tuition coverage, or other financial details.
What's required
Applicants should be finishing or already holding a Master's degree with grade >14 in Marine Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, or Bioengineering. The post seeks a motivated candidate with interest in marine microalgae, bioelectronics, and interdisciplinary research. A 6 to 12 month research stay in France is part of the project, so willingness for international mobility is expected.
How to apply
Send your CV by direct message or email the supervisors. The post specifically invites interested candidates to contact the team and mentions support to apply for the FCT PhD Scholarship.
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