IPC PAS, Microfluidics and Complex Fluids Group
Foundation for Polish Science (FNP)
Project title, type and project number
Label-free and rapid optical imaging, detection and sorting of leukemia cells (RApID); TEAM-NET Project No. POIR.04.04.00-00-16ED/18
Project leader
Prof. Czesław Radzewicz
Description
The primary objective of the project is to develop the first Stimulated Raman Scattering (SRS) microscopic-microfluidic system for non-invasive imaging of live cells and apply it to rapid leukemia cell imaging, diagnostics, sorting and assessment of chemosensitivity in vitro. Multidisciplinary teams of experts establishing the consortium will characterize Raman spectra of leukemic cells and link them to biological features of the disease. These data will be thereafter used to design and construct, microfluidic-based diagnostic device utilizing SRS microscopy which will allow for quick and reliable differentiation between different types of leukemia cells providing clinicians with quantitative information crucial to make proper decisions during the course of the treatment. The envisaged microfluidic-SRS instrument will fill the gap in the current diagnostic methodology of leukemia, accelerate diagnostics and decrease its cost. Moreover the developed methodology will open new areas of application in leukemia research.
We are looking for a highly motivated researchers with strong background in microfluidics, microengineering or similar, ideally also with experience in cell manipulation or in development of microfluidic-based diagnostic tools. The successful candidate will join a multinational and interdisciplinary team of scientists and will be responsible for designing and constructing an innovative microfluidic systems for manipulation and sorting of leukemia cells. Key responsibilities include the development of an automated trapand-release system as a central module for cell manipulation and signal acquisition and/or a cell sorter to isolate positively identified cells based on their Raman signal. Additionally the candidate will closely cooperate with the PhD students participating in the project, providing transfer of know-how and knowledge.
Number of vacancies
1
Key responsibilities include
Position in the project
Junior postdoc
Job type
Full time employment contract
Salary
10 000 PLN (total employment cost), i.e. ca. 6600 PLN net
Position starts on
15.03.2021
Maximum planned period of contract/stipend agreement
32 months
We offer
Link to Euraxess website
see websiteScientific discipline
microfluidics, micro engineering, physics/optics or similar, ideally also with experience in cell manipulation, biotechnology or development of medical diagnostic tools
Scientific profile of a candidate
Established Researcher (R3)
Requirements
Key assessment criteria
Application deadline
25.02.2021 23:59
Deadline for the settlement of the competition
14.03.2021
Archival announcement. We would like to thank all candidates for their submitted applications.