{"id":11852,"date":"2026-03-04T16:54:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T15:54:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/job\/phd-scholarship-in-microneedle-enabled-biosensing-dtu-health-tech\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T16:54:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T15:54:23","slug":"phd-scholarship-in-microneedle-enabled-biosensing-dtu-health-tech","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/job\/phd-scholarship-in-microneedle-enabled-biosensing-dtu-health-tech\/","title":{"rendered":"PhD Scholarship in Microneedle-Enabled Biosensing \u2013 DTU Health Tech"},"content":{"rendered":"

Organization:<\/strong> Technical University of Denmark (DTU) \u2013 DTU Health Tech<\/p>\n

DTU Health Tech invites applications for a fully funded PhD scholarship in Microneedle-Enabled Biosensing<\/strong>. The project focuses on developing a closed-loop transdermal drug delivery platform for Parkinson\u2019s disease by integrating real-time L-DOPA biosensing with light-controlled release using microneedles and smart hydrogels.<\/p>\n

This interdisciplinary research position combines biomedical engineering, materials science, and biosensing technologies to enable precise, personalized therapies through continuous monitoring and adaptive drug delivery. The project offers hands-on training in advanced biosensing, smart materials, and transdermal delivery technologies with strong potential for high-impact publications and patents.<\/p>\n

Key Responsibilities<\/h3>\n
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  • Design and fabricate microneedle-based transdermal drug delivery systems.<\/li>\n
  • Develop and characterize electrochemical sensors for L-DOPA detection.<\/li>\n
  • Engineer light-responsive hydrogels for controlled drug release.<\/li>\n
  • Integrate sensing, delivery, and wireless control into a closed-loop therapeutic system.<\/li>\n
  • Conduct in vitro and ex vivo experimental validation.<\/li>\n
  • Analyze experimental data and optimize system performance.<\/li>\n
  • Disseminate results through scientific publications, presentations, and reports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Required Qualifications<\/h3>\n
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    • Master\u2019s degree (120 ECTS) in biomedical engineering, materials science, chemistry, or a related discipline.<\/li>\n
    • Background in biosensors, electrochemical techniques, or drug delivery systems.<\/li>\n
    • Interest in smart hydrogels and microneedle technologies.<\/li>\n
    • Experience with microfabrication, flexible electronics, or wireless control systems is advantageous.<\/li>\n
    • Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently in interdisciplinary teams.<\/li>\n
    • Excellent written and oral scientific communication skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Employment Conditions<\/h3>\n
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      • Full-time PhD scholarship with a duration of 3 years<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      • Expected start date: 1 September 2026<\/strong> or as soon as possible thereafter.<\/li>\n
      • Salary and appointment conditions follow the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Application Instructions<\/h3>\n

        Applications must be submitted online as a single PDF including:<\/p>\n

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        • Motivational letter (cover letter)<\/li>\n
        • Curriculum vitae<\/li>\n
        • BSc\/MSc transcripts and diplomas including grading scale description<\/li>\n
        • Links to relevant resources such as code, hardware designs, or videos<\/li>\n
        • A short 2-minute video explaining why you are a suitable candidate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. DTU encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, disability, religion, or ethnic background.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":11851,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","job_listing_type":[49,507,497],"job_listing_category":[535,536,351],"job_listing_location":[537],"job_listing_tag":[540,341,541,539,538],"class_list":["post-11852","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","job_listing_type-full-time","job_listing_type-phd","job_listing_type-research","job_listing_category-biomedical-engineering","job_listing_category-biosensors","job_listing_category-materials-science","job_listing_location-kgs-lyngby-denmark","job_listing_tag-biosensing","job_listing_tag-drug-delivery","job_listing_tag-hydrogels","job_listing_tag-microneedles","job_listing_tag-phd-scholarship"],"metas":{"_job_featured_image":"","_job_category":{"535":"Biomedical Engineering","536":"Biosensors","351":"Materials Science"},"_job_type":{"49":"Full Time","507":"PhD","497":"Research"},"_job_tag":{"540":"Biosensing","341":"Drug Delivery","541":"Hydrogels","539":"Microneedles","538":"PhD Scholarship"},"_job_apply_type":"external","_job_apply_url":"https:\/\/efzu.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com\/hcmUI\/CandidateExperience\/en\/sites\/CX_2001\/job\/6852\/?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=External+Job+Share","_job_apply_email":"","_job_salary_type":"","_job_experience":"","_job_qualification":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing\/11852","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/37"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11852"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing\/11852\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11853,"href":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing\/11852\/revisions\/11853"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11851"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11852"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_type?post=11852"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_category?post=11852"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_location?post=11852"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nanohelp.eu\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_tag?post=11852"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}