PhD Multidimensional analysis of (a)biotic particles and immune responses

About this position

Biological sciences » Biodiversity; Biological sciences » Biology; Engineering » Biomedical engineering; Engineering » Process engineering; Environmental science » Ecology. Researcher profile: First Stage Researcher (R1). EU funding: Not funded by a EU programme. Small particles such as pollen and microplastics in the environment are involved in triggering inflammatory diseases, but current methods for monitoring these particles rely largely on labor-intensive identification approaches and provide limited information on the diversity of particles present. We aim to develop a novel portable system for rapid and multidimensional characterization of inhaled particles using portable flow cytometry. The candidate will develop the analytical and experimental approaches required to distinguish particles based on their multidimensional characteristics. As a first step, these approaches will be developed and validated using well-characterized blood cells, building on the group's expertise in flow cytometry and cellular heterogeneity. Subsequently, the technology will be adapted and translated to the characterization of particles in environmental samples. The project combines flow cytometry, multidimensional data analysis, cell and particle characterization, and technology development, ultimately aiming to bring laboratory-based measurements towards a portable system for real-world environmental monitoring.

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Applications close on 21 Mar 2027 (129 days from today). Apply on the official page; PhD Atlas does not collect applications.

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