Postdoc on droplet size-separation for virus quantification

Erasmus MC (University Medical Center Rotterdam), Netherlands

Updated: 2 months ago
Deadline: 07 Mar 2024

14 Feb 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Erasmus MC (University Medical Center Rotterdam)
Research Field

Medical sciences
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country

Netherlands
Application Deadline

7 Mar 2024 - 23:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Not Applicable
Hours Per Week

36.0
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Risk assessment of respiratory disease outbreaks requires the quantification of infectious viruses in airborne droplets. Determining the viral transmission potential via small or large respiratory droplets is a challenge in the realm of fluid dynamics. Currently, progress in understanding disease outbreaks is hindered by the lack of adequate detection equipment.

In this project you will design and build an innovative air sampling device for screening of virus-loaded droplet sprays. The technological challenge is to accurate collect and size-separate droplets in the air, without affecting virus infectivity, while achieving high throughput. The device will be designed through a combination of numerical modelling and experimental testing with well-characterized laboratory sprays that consist of virus-mimicking particles. Once operational, the device will be used at the Viroscience Department of the Erasmus Medical Center to determine the transmission potential of known and novel viruses. The project will be carried out at Eindhoven University of Technology under supervision of Dr. Tess Homan (Mechanical Engineering) and Dr. Hanneke Gelderblom (Applied Physics), in close collaboration with the Respiratory Virus Transmission group of Dr. Sander Herfst at Erasmus Medical Center.

The project is embedded within the "Predicting, measuring and quantifying airborne virus transmission" program of the Pandemic and Disaster Preparedness Center (PDPC) , a collaboration between Erasmus Medical Center, Delft University of Technology, Erasmus University Rotterdam, and Eindhoven University of Technology.


Requirements
Specific Requirements
  • A PhD degree in (Applied) Physics or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Experience in experimental fluid dynamics.
  • Affinity for theoretical/numerical modeling in fluid dynamics.
  • Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary team comprising engineers, virologists, and medical doctors.
  • Fluent in spoken and written English.

Additional Information
Benefits
  • You will receive a temporary position for 3 years at Erasmus MC. You will be stationed at Eindhoven University of Technology .
  • The gross monthly salary amounts a maximum of € 5.292,- (scale 10), depending on your level of education and relevant experience, based on a full-time working week of 36 hours.
  • Excellent fringe benefits, such as a 13th month that is already paid out in November and an individual travel expense package.
  • Pension insurance with ABP. We take care of approximately 2/3 of the monthly contribution.
  • An International Office which aids you in preparing for your arrival and stay.

Selection process

If you recognize yourself in this profile and would like to learn more, please contact:

If you are excited by the thought of this position and would like to apply, please do so by using the application form on our website. The selection committee is composed of scientists of Erasmus MC and TUE.


Additional comments

If you recognize yourself in this profile and would like to learn more, please contact:

If you are excited by the thought of this position and would like to apply, please do so by using the application form on our website. The selection committee is composed of scientists of Erasmus MC and TUE.


Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/337728/

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Erasmus MC
Country
Netherlands
City
Rotterdam
Postal Code
3015 GD
Street
Dr. Molewaterplein 40

Where to apply
Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/337728/postdoc-on-droplet-size-separation-f…

Contact
City

Rotterdam
Website

http://www.erasmusmc.nl/
Street

Dr. Molewaterplein 40
Postal Code

3015 GD

STATUS: EXPIRED

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