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Dr O Adegoke, Prof Niamh Nic Daeid No more applications being accepted Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Dundee United Kingdom Analytical Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Materials Science Physical Chemistry Synthetic Chemistry

School of Science and Engineering, University of Dundee

About the Project

Detector technology capable of identifying traces of body fluids recovered at a crime scene plays an important role in several forensic investigations. Fluids such as saliva, semen or blood can be very valuable in identifying a suspect or victim, and they can assist in piecing together the circumstances surrounding an alleged criminal event. The aim of the project is to develop highly sensitive, low-cost, rapid and non-destructive optical biosensors for the analysis of body fluids using advanced nanostructured materials. Optical biosensors using affinity-based systems with nanomaterials including plasmonic nanoparticles, magnetic nanoparticles, quantum dots and carbon nanomaterials will be used to construct state-of-the-art colorimetric and fluorescent-based biosensors for body fluid identification.

We are looking for a research driven, problem solving and highly motivated student with an excellent degree in chemistry, materials science or chemical biology to join our interdisciplinary team. The ability to think outside the box and come up with cutting-edge research ideas will be a unique advantage.

Funding Notes

The studentship is based at the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science (LRCFS), University of Dundee and would involve collaboration with Dr Zhugen Yang at the Cranfield Water Science Institute, Cranfield University. Informal inquiries can be made to Dr Oluwasesan Adegoke ([Email Address Removed]) and Prof Niamh Nic Daéid ([Email Address Removed]).
Scottish/rest of the UK and Irish students are eligible for fully funded studentships including fees and an annual stipend of £17668. International students as defined by the University fee status assessment (https://www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/fee-status-assessment) may be admitted to the programme but will be required to pay full overseas fees and costs if accepted

Where will I study?

University of Dundee

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