We are looking for a highly motivated technician with significant biochemical research experience to work in the Department of Bionanoscience. The selected candidate will work on the development of Single-Molecule Protein Sequencing techniques in the Chirlmin Joo group in the department.

The selected candidate will perform molecular cloning, protein expression in bacterial hosts, protein purification by FPLC or HPLC and protein labelling in support of the single-protein sequencing project.

The candidate should have a Bachelor degree in the field of biochemistry, or biotechnology with research experience in protein expression in the bacterial host and protein purification. Candidates with an MSc are also invited to apply. Good communication skills in English are required.

Fixed-term contract: 1 year with possibility of extension.

This position has an amount of 38 working hours per week (1 fte). The offer contains a temporary appointment for 1 year with the possibility of  extension. The salary is based on scale 7 with a maximum of € 3052, -gross per month. TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount for health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. An International Children’s Centre offers child care and an international primary school. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.

Technische Universiteit Delft

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is a multifaceted institution offering education and carrying out research in the technical sciences at an internationally recognised level. Education, research and design are strongly oriented towards applicability. TU Delft develops technologies for future generations, focusing on sustainability, safety and economic vitality. At TU Delft you will work in an environment where technical sciences and society converge. TU Delft comprises eight faculties, unique laboratories, research institutes and schools.

Faculty Applied Sciences

Department of Bionanoscience (www.bn.tudelft.nl) has been established at TU Delft, dedicated to research at the interface between nanoscience, synthetic biology, and cell biology. The department studies single cells in all their complexity down to the molecular level, from both fundamental scientific and application-oriented points of view. The department operates as part of the Kavli Institute of Nanoscience at the Faculty of Applied Sciences and aims at a leading international position. 

The Faculty of Applied Sciences is the largest faculty of TU Delft, with around 550 scientists, a support staff of 250 and 1,800 students. The faculty conducts fundamental, application-oriented research and offers scientific education at the bachelor, master and doctoral levels. The faculty is active in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Applied Physics.

https://www.tudelft.nl/en/faculty-of-applied-sciences