Postdoc Single-molecule biophysics at 2D material interfaces

20 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

TU Delft

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

19 Feb 2024 - 23:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

To be defined

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

To be defined

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

Job description

We are inviting applications for a postdoc position in bionanophotonics at TU Delft in the group of Dr Sabina Caneva.

Single-molecule platforms based on 2D materials are emerging as novel tools for low-cost, high-resolution and high-throughput detection of biomolecule mechanics and dynamics. On one hand, they can enable important discoveries in biomolecular function at the single-molecule level and, on the other hand, they show great promise for applications in molecular diagnostics. In this interdisciplinary project you will combine cutting-edge nanofabrication techniques, 2D materials nanomechanics and nanophotonics, and fluorescence imaging to innovate single-molecule detection platforms. You will have the opportunity to develop new fundamental insights into light-matter interactions at the nanoscale for application in next-generation protein fingerprinting.

This position is funded by the ERC StG project SIMPHONICS. You will be based in the Precision and Microsystems Engineering Department at TU Delft, where you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, labs and equipment to develop this line of research in a vibrant and interdisciplinary team of physicists, materials scientists, engineers and biochemists.

Requirements

We are looking for candidates that meet the following criteria:

PhD degree in Physics, Biophysics, Nanoscience, Materials Science, Engineering or similar
Experience with at least one or more of the following topics: 1) single-molecule fluorescence (previous knowledge on smFRET is highly desirable), 2) 2D material nanofabrication, 3) nanopore measurements

• Creative, open-minded and proactive researcher
• Excellent experimental and analytical skills
• Ability to be part of a team and work independently
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).

Additional information

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Sabina Caneva at s.caneva(at)tudelft.nl.  

Application procedure

Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply before 19 February 2024 via the online application page and upload:

- a cover letter explaining your motivation to apply for this postdoc project in our group
- your CV
- a first author publication from your PhD
- the names and contact details of three references.

The available position will be filled as soon as possible (i.e. once a suitable candidate is found). This means that the selection of candidates will already start before the application deadline.

Please note:
- A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
- You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
- Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

Requirements
Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

TU Delft

Country

Netherlands

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jobrxiv.org/job/tu-delft-27778-postdoc-single-molecule-biophysics-at-2d…

Contact

Website

https://www.canevalab.com/

STATUS: EXPIRED