We are developing a platform for label-free characterization of single (bio)molecules and nanoparticles, bringing lab-on-a-chip concept to the ultimate single molecule resolution. Your research will be focused on engineering of chip-based electric tweezers for trapping/actuation of single (bio)molecules and optical readout of their behavior in the trap. Are you passionate about this research? You can become a part of this endeavor at the Lab-on-a-Chip (BIOS) group! We have all you need to execute your ambitious research: cleanroom facilities, optical, electronic and chemical labs and most importantly lots of fun people to work with.

Competences you will develop during your PhD with us:

• Nanofabrication; the single-molecule electric tweezers will be fabricated at the MESA+ cleanroom of the University of Twente.
• Advanced optics; we will study the molecules in our traps using custom-made light scattering microscope.
• Electrodynamics; for engineering of the electric tweezers and understanding the behavior of the analyte molecules.
• Data analysis
• Measurement automation
• Scientific writing
• Soft skills (presentation skills, time management, teamwork)
• Supervision of students and teaching skills

• You are a very enthusiastic, positive and hardworking researcher and highly motivated about this project;
• You have, or will shortly acquire, a MSc degree in the field of Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Bionanoscience or a related field;
• Previous experience in nanofabrication, advanced optics and/or programming is highly encouraged, but not obligatory;
• You are a creative person and have excellent analytical and communication skills;
• You have good team spirit and like to work in an interdisciplinary and internationally oriented environment;
• You are proficient in English.

The terms of employment are in accordance with the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Universities (CAO) and include:

• A fulltime PhD position for four years, with a qualifier in the first year.
• Full status as an employee at the UT, including pension and health care benefits.
• The salary will range from € 2.434,- (1st year) to € 3.111,- (4th year) per month, plus a holiday allowance of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3%;
• A solid pension scheme;
• Excellent facilities for professional and personal development.

Starting date of the position: as soon as possible.

The BIOS Lab-on-a-Chip chair ("Miniaturized systems for biomedical and environmental applications") aims at the research and development of Lab-on-a-Chip (LOC) systems. The BIOS group is embedded within the MIRA institute for biomedical research and technical medicine, and the MESA+ institute for Nanotechnology. MESA+ is one of the world's largest nanotechnology research institutes; and it's the largest research institute in this field in the Netherlands.

For further information, [click here.](https://www.utwente.nl/en/eemcs/bios/)