Postdoc position in the area of Bacteria and Materials interactions 80%-100% (a)

7 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Empa

Research Field

Technology » Biotechnology
Biological sciences » Other
Medical sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Switzerland

Application Deadline

5 May 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

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

Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.

The Laboratory for Biointerfaces performs material-related research and focuses on understanding, characterizing and steering interactions of biomolecules, bacteria and human cells at surfaces for materials-based healthcare solutions.

Postdoc position in the area of Bacteria and Materials interactions 80%-100% (a)

Your tasks
The scope of the position is to investigate bacteria-materials interactions, with the final goal of developing novel antimicrobial materials in a highly interdisciplinary project. The objectives include physicochemical characterization of bacterial and material properties, using BioAFM and microfluidics platform to investigate bacteria and surface interaction at single-cell level and identification of the mode of mechanisms used by bacteria for mechanosensing and the effect of the material properties on bacterial viability. The work should contribute to a fundamental understanding of how bacteria interact with a surface and what influences the involved interaction system. The results should be communicated in peer-reviewed well-known scientific journals.

Your profile
The candidate should have a PhD degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related disciplines with a deep scientific curiosity in bacteria-materials interactions. We are looking for a highly motivated person capable of independent, efficient handling of scientific and industry related projects in an interdisciplinary environment. The candidate is expected to actively bring in his/her scientific expertise and competence and to have excellent communication skills. Experience with at least one of the following methods, biofilm cultivation, AFM, microfluidics, image analysis, large data set analysis and single-cell analysis, are highly desired. Vast knowledge in general microbiological techniques, especially using AFM for bacteria/cell study, is of advantage.

Our offer
We offer a highly stimulating research environment with well-equipped infrastructure as well as an excellent network of scientific and industrial partners. The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary field that combines microbiology, material science, physics and chemistry. The position is limited to two years with options for an extension.

«a» stands for «all» in our job advertisements. We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities - that's what counts.

We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation, CV, certificates, diplomas and contact details of two reference persons. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.

Requirements

Research Field

Technology

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Biological sciences

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Research Field

Medical sciences

Years of Research Experience

4 - 10

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Empa

Country

Switzerland

City

Zurich

Postal Code

CH-8600

Street

Ueberlandstrasse 129

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/empa/2024/postdoc-position-in-the-area-of-bact…

Contact

City

Zurich

Website

http://www.empa.ch/plugin/template/empa/3/*/---/l=2

Postal Code

CH-8600

STATUS: EXPIRED