PostDoc position in molecular biophysics

Poznan University of Technology, Poland

Updated: 26 days ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 17 Apr 2024

4 Apr 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Poznan University of Technology
Department

Faculty of Materials Engineering and Technical Physics
Research Field

Physics » Biophysics
Chemistry » Physical chemistry
Physics » Chemical physics
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country

Poland
Application Deadline

17 Apr 2024 - 12:00 (Europe/Warsaw)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2024
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

The aim of the project is to study the spatial orientation of selected guest molecules in various model biological membranes and to gain insight, at the molecular level, into the mechanisms that modulate the spatial orientation of these molecules. This will be achieved using a range of microscopy and spectroscopy techniques. The postdoc will be expected to construct/modify and optimise microscopy setups in order to accommodate the required experiments; to prepare biomimetic cell membranes with the selected guest molecules and to follow the spatial orientation of these guests in different membrane model systems with different properties (structure, composition, hydration, complexity). Overall, the postdoc will be expected to design, perform and evaluate experiments independently; to design, construct and modify experimental setups; to be able to collaborate with others including research trips abroad; to prepare scientific reports and research manuscripts; and to disseminate scientific results at conferences.

This position and research tasks are the part of the NCN project, “Molecular freeze dance - tracking the spatial orientation of molecules in biomimetic cell membranes”, SONATA BIS 12, 2022/46/E/ST4/00132.

 

Principal investigator:
Łukasz Piątkowski, PhD, prof. PUT.
Molecular BioPhysics Group
https://www.piatkowskilab.com/


Requirements
Research Field
Physics » Chemical physics
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Physics » Chemical physics
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Chemistry » Physical chemistry
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Specific Requirements
  • PhD in Physics / Chemistry / Biochemistry / Biophysics or related fields, obtained no later than 7 years prior 2024,
  • Strong background in molecular physics, biophysics, spectroscopic and microscopic techniques,
  • Strong technical background, knowledge of optics and/or programming would be an advantage,
  • Practical experience of FCS method and fluorescence microscopy would be an advantage,
  • Knowledge of scientific software such as Matlab and/or ImageJ,
  • Very good level of written and spoken English language,
  • Professional approach, self-motivation and ambition.

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits

The remuneration amounts to 8.600 PLN gross per month for the period of 24 months.


Selection process

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview. The successful candidate will be selected by a committee chaired by the project leader.

Call opening: 4 April 2024
Application deadline: 17 April 2024
Results by: 20 April 2024
Starting date: 1 October 2024


Additional comments

Complete application should include the following items:

  • a complete scientific curriculum vitae, including a list of scientific achievements (education, scholarships, publications, patents, conference presentations, etc.),
  • motivation letter,
  • a list of 2 persons willing to provide reference letters,

 

Please add below mentioned sentence to the scientific curriculum vitae:
      „I agree to the processing of personal data provided in this document for realizing the recruitment process
      at Poznan University of Technology in Poznan to carry out the current recruitment procedure”.

 

The documents should be sent to: [email protected]

 


Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Poznan University of Technology
Country
Poland
City
Poznań
Postal Code
61-138
Street
Piotrowo 3
Geofield


Where to apply
E-mail

[email protected]

Contact
City

Poznań
Website

http://www.phys.put.poznan.pl
http://www.piatkowskilab.com
Street

Piotrowo 3
Postal Code

61-138

STATUS: EXPIRED

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