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PhD position on single-molecule protein nano dielectrophoresis

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PhD position on single-molecule protein nano dielectrophoresis

Deadline Published Vacancy ID 2272

Research fields

Engineering

Job types

PhD

Education level

University graduate

Weekly hours

40 hours per week

Salary indication

€3059—€3881 per month

Location

Drienerlolaan 5, 7522NB, Enschede

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Job description

We are developing a platform for studying protein dielectrophoresis at the single-molecule level. Your research will be focused on using nanogap dielectrophoresis for trapping single protein molecules and building an understanding of this trapping phenomenon. Are you passionate about single-molecule biophysics and this research? The PhD will involve a lot of complex optical measurements with advanced custom-built microscopy, handling protein samples, surface chemistry and working with electric signals to trap and study the protein dielectrophoresis. These activities must be something that you are eager to master and to spend time on, please elaborate on this in the motivation letter. 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:
  • 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.
  • Surface chemistry (basics)
  • Data analysis
  • Measurement automation
  • Scientific writing
  • Soft skills (presentation skills, time management, teamwork)
  • Supervision of students and teaching skills

Requirements

  • 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, Nanobiology or a related field;
  • Previous experience in advanced optics, dielectrophoresis 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 both written and spoken English.

Conditions of employment

  • As a PhD candidate at UT, you will be appointed to a full-time position for four years, with a qualifier in the first year, within a very stimulating and exciting scientific environment;
  • The University offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues;
  • Your salary and associated conditions are in accordance with the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU);
  • You will receive a gross monthly salary ranging from € 3.059,- (first year) to € 3.881,- (fourth year);
  • There are excellent benefits including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, and a solid pension scheme;
  • A minimum of 232 leave hours in case of full-time employment based on a formal workweek of 38 hours. A full-time employment in practice means 40 hours a week, therefore resulting in 96 extra leave hours on an annual basis.
  • Free access to sports facilities on campus
  • A family-friendly institution that offers parental leave (both paid and unpaid);
  • You will have a training programme as part of the Twente Graduate School where you and your supervisors will determine a plan for a suitable education and supervision;
  • We encourage a high degree of responsibility and independence, while collaborating with close colleagues, researchers and other staff.

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