Objective A key research area in the biotechnology sector is focussed on micro-scale fluid mechanics, whereby a small biological sample is processed and manipulated through a series of micro scale channels and manifolds: the so-called Lab-on-a-chip, or micro Total analysis system. The Stocks Research Institute at the University of Limerick proposes an EST Host Fellowship. The objective is to provide training on micro-Fluid Total Analysis System Design (m-Flutes). With a background in thermal and fluids research, the SRI is currently active in m-TAS research, developing measurement tools, designing micro device components, manufacturing procedures for micro-systems, and understanding the thermal and fluidic transport processes. Four training positions are proposed:- Postgraduate PhD Student to develop optical measurement tools,- Postgraduate PhD Student to develop a micro-device, * Postgraduate PhD Student to develop an m-PCR device,- Postgraduate PhD Student to investigate mixing at the micro-scale. The proposed EST is relevant to the objectives of the Marie Curie Early Stage Training in the following ways:- Opportunities for young researchers to work in Ireland in a cutting edge technology sector- Improve the status of Europe in this field through the generation of theses, patents, and Journal publications- Provide four highly trained micro-systems focussed specialists for the European Biotechnology industry Fields of science engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensorsoptical sensorsnatural sciencesbiological sciencesgeneticsDNAengineering and technologyother engineering and technologiesmicrotechnologylab on a chipnatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsmicroscopymedical and health sciencesclinical medicineoncologyleukemia Keywords Bio Bio-MEMSs Lab Lab-on-a-chip MEMSs Micro-fluidics TAS a chip fluidics on µ µ-TAS Programme(s) FP6-MOBILITY - Human resources and Mobility in the specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration "Structuring the European Research Area" under the Sixth Framework Programme 2002-2006 Topic(s) MOBILITY-1.2 - Marie Curie Host Fellowships - Early stage research training (EST) Call for proposal FP6-2002-MOBILITY-2 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme EIF - Marie Curie actions-Intra-European Fellowships Coordinator UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK EU contribution No data Address South Circular Road LIMERICK Ireland See on map Total cost No data
