PhD Project (UK Students Only) in Photonic Integrated Circuit based Biosensors for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing

We are working on creating a fast and cost-effective antimicrobial susceptibility test for clinical use based on the Subcellular Fluctuation Imaging (SCFI) method. This technology, developed in Bristol by the group of Dr Antognozzi, uses an evanescent wave to analyse the metabolic state of bacterial cells.

This PhD project aims to implement a miniaturised version of the SCFI system using proven Photonic Integrated Circuit Technology. The project is a collaborative effort with Dr Antognozzi’s group in the School of Physics. You will be an integral part of the team, contributing to the design of photonic chips to detect SCFI signals from multiple bacterial suspensions.

You will be working in the group of Professor Martin Cryan and will be a member of the Photonics and Quantum Research group which comprises around 70 Academics, Post-doctoral researchers and PhD students with access to world class design, fabrication and testing facilities.

If you are excited about the unique opportunity to work at the cutting edge of bio and nano-technology and to use your skills to positively impact society, you should apply for this project.

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/engineering/research/pho/index.html

http://uk.linkedin.com/in/martincryan

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