1.     Introduction to our lab
Advanced BioMicrosystems Research Lab (ABML) is recruiting highly motivated and PhD and MS candidates in the area of Field of Microfluidics and Bioengineering.
Country: South Korea
Affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pukyong National University
Principal Investigator: Prof. Joong Ho Shin, Ph.D
Lab website: https://sites.google.com/view/abmlpknu/home
School admission page: http://admission.pknu.ac.kr/
(Application period: Check the admission page)

2.     Research area and interests
We use microfabrication techniques and microfluidics to develop technologies that can be applied for biosensing, in-vitro diagnostics and on-site detection of pathogens.
Research interests and current projects:
1) Sample preparation and pre-processing
- On-site DNA and RNA extraction from pathogens using disposable devices
2) Enabling technologies for low cost, portable microfluidics
- Developing nonelectric, portable fluid delivery system

3.     Students for recruitment
Openings: 1 Master student or 1 PhD student.
Major: Students with Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry or Mechanical engineering background.
Preference: Students who have experience on microfabrication, bacteria culture or cell culture is preferred. Students who are familiar with rapid prototyping (i.e. 3D printer, laser cutter, CNC), and making simple electronic devices using Arduino or Raspberry Pi and coding is also welcome.

4.     Salary, incentives and supports
ABML is funded by National Research Foundation of Korea as well as BK21 FOUR and students will be financially supported.
Incentives will be given based on student’s outputs and journal publications.
Dormitories will be available on campus for graduate students. (3 meals/day provided)
Student’s expenses for international/national academic conferences will be supported.

5.     Contact info and required documents
If you are interested, email the following documents and information to jhshin@pknu.ac.kr, with the title “[Student recruitment] your name”
ex) “[Student recruitment] Dong Nguyen”
Master students: CV, a copy of your transcript, a brief introduction of yourself and why you are applying.
Ph.D students: CV, a copy of your transcript, 1 page research plan on one of the topics (from research interests section), and a brief introduction of yourself and why you are applying.