The purpose of this project is to gather information on pollutants and hazardous substances within a port environment. Most of the existing methods for the detection of marine pollution are laboratory-based methods. This project propose to develop electrochemical sensors for the in-situ detection of a range of pollutants present in sea waters, which will be: e.g. phenol, cresol, lead, styrene, carbon tetrachloride and dissolved oxygen.

The student recruited will be responsible for the development of electroanalytical methodologies for the determination and the monitoring of the target pollutants in sea water. The electrochemical sensors developed will be based on both bare and chemically-modified microelectrode arrays, which will ensure high sensitivity and selectivy. Pollutants will be detected in a flow-through system using a range of electroanalytical techniques, which include: differential pulse voltammetry, standard and pulse amperometries. The student will receive intensive training in electroanalytical techniques, surface modification techniques, flow injection analysis and real samples analysis.

This fully-funded Masters by Research studentship is for two years and the starting date would be on the 1st August 2009. This project is financed by the European Union FP7 Framework (SHOAL, Grant Agreement N 231646).

For more information, contact Dr Gregoire Herzog (gregoire.herzog@tyndall.ie,+353 21 490 4406).

To apply, please submit a CV to careers@tyndall.iequoting the reference number, before 1st July 2009.

At this time, Tyndall National Institute does not require the assistance of recruitment agencies.

Tyndall National Institute is an Equal Opportunities Employer.