Postdoctoral Researcher for the Molecular Nanoengineering group

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Molecular Nanoengineering group at the Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering, Aalto University (Finland), is looking for a motivated and talented

Postdoctoral Researchers to join the group

The chosen candidates will carry out experimental interdisciplinary research on synthesis of inorganic nanomaterials, DNA nanotechnology and nanoplasmonics in a multidisciplinary and international environment with excellent instrumentation and facilities.

Information about the research group

The Molecular Nanoengineering group operates at the interface of nanoscience, DNA nanotechnology, molecular self-assembly and nanophotonics with particular focus on DNA-based self-assembled systems with functionalities tailored for biosensing, active plasmonics and nanomachinery. The group is led by Assistant Professor Anton Kuzyk.

For examples of our previous research work see

https://scholar.google.fi/citations?user=yL5QQkwAAAAJ&hl=en

Position summary

The position is located at the Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering at the Aalto University Otaniemi Campus. The position will be initially filled for one year, with a possibility of extension up to three years. The starting salary is approximately 3800€/month (gross). The contract includes Aalto University occupational healthcare.

Major responsibilities

Your research will be focused on development of novel synthesis methods that enable transferring of high spatial accuracy of DNA origami technique into inorganic nanostructures of complex morphologies. Furthermore, postdoctoral researchers are expected to propose his/her own research ideas and to be an active member of the group/department by taking part in project management duties, guiding BSc, MSc and doctoral students. Teaching responsibilities will be decided according to the candidate’s interests and experience.

Qualifications

We are looking for outstanding candidates with a strong background and proven research track record in colloidal and inorganic nanomaterial synthesis, especially metal and silica nanoparticles. Previous experience in nanomicroscopy (AFM, TEM, SEM), DNA nanotechnology and plasmonics is an advantage. The candidate should hold a PhD degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science or equivalent. Furthermore, you should have good communication skills, good analytical and experimental skills, and good ability to work independently toward the goals of your project. The position requires excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.

Application procedure

Apply through the link "Apply now" at the bottom of the web page, and include the following items as a single pdf document in English:

• Curriculum vitae (no size limit)
• List of publications with the most significant publications highlighted
• Course transcripts of Doctoral degree with grades and certificate of the Doctoral degree
• Short research statement describing past research and plans for future research
• Recommendation letter(s) or names and contact details of your previous supervisors

Contact Assistant Professor Anton Kuzyk ([email protected] ) for additional information on the research topics and HR Specialist Mari Kaarni on the application process ([email protected]

The deadline for applications is the 16th of March, 2022. The position will be filled as soon as suitable candidates are identified.

Please note: Aalto University’s employees and visitors should apply for the position via our internal system Workday -> find jobs (not external aalto.fi webpage on open positions) by using their existing Workday user account.

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