Tue 01 Jul 11:15: Title TBC
The presentation will open with some reflections on the early part of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project, where questions asked about engineering realities constraining science aspirations were raised. Early encounters between Scientists and Engineers considered Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) as one of the constraints. Some formative developments of this specific Radio Astronomy (RA) project, with a focus on the XDM , KAT7 and then MeerKAT in South Africa, will be introduced and related to unexpected RFI . The picture will then be widened to unpack an understanding of RFI and ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) for RA and science projects more generally. Two European examples will be considered. A short diversion into the language that EMC engineers use in RFI and what RA presents as uv-plane data will be taken.
- Speaker: Prof. Howard Reader
- Tuesday 01 July 2025, 11:15-12:00
- Venue: Coffee area, Battcock Centre.
- Series: Hills Coffee Talks; organiser: Charles Walker.
Research Associate RNA sensing with nanopores (Fixed Term)
We are seeking a Research Associate to join a research group led by Professor Ulrich Keyser, focusing on biosensing approaches with solid-state nanopores. The lab is composed of around 10 researchers with backgrounds ranging from biophysics to biology. The aim of this 15-month project is to design, assemble and test DNA and RNA nanostructures that can be used to count the number of RNA molecules extracted from cells. The cells can be both pro- and eukaryotic. In addition, with the help of DNA nanotechnology, the successful candidate will quantify the frequency of RNA modifications using nanopore sensing.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 15 months in the first instance.
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Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Professor Ulrich Keyser at ufk20@cam.ac.uk
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