Interested in joining the CHEMINA team? Check out available postings for the group below.
Master’s Thesis Project: Neurotransmitter Sensing using Organic Transistors
Supervisor: Dr. Emily Schafer We are looking for a Master’s thesis student to join the lab in building cutting-edge biosensors for neurotransmitter monitoring. More specifically, we use organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) in new designs, configurations, and types of devices to measure important neurotransmitters. Ideal candidates are fast learners and exceptional problem-solvers with an interest in topics like sensors, electrochemical testing, or neurotechnology. Interested students should be available for a 6 month+ long project starting in the spring of 2026. To apply, please send your CV to [email protected].
Master’s Thesis Project: Small molecule sensing using Transistors
Supervisor: Sandra Hernández Escobar We’re looking for a motivated Master’s student to help develop next-generation implantable biosensors that can capture brain’s chemical dynamics. The project focuses on optimizing field-effect transistors (FETs) functionalized with aptamers—highly selective DNA receptors—to detect neurotransmitters with high sensitivity. You would work on characterizing and improving these nanoscale sensors on flexible substrates, contributing to technologies that could one day uncover how chemical signaling shapes brain function in health and disease. Ideal candidates are fast learners and problem-solvers with experience in microfabrication and electrochemical testing. The project runs for 6+ months, starting in spring 2026, with the possibility of extension. To apply, send your CV to [email protected]
