You will join the Department of Physical Organic Chemistry at Radboud University (Nijmegen, Netherlands) and work with Dr
Evan Spruijt within the Coacervates and Soft Interfaces research group. Our research is part of Chemistry of Complex Systems research theme of the
Institute for Molecules and Materials (IMM). We are a physical chemistry lab trying to decipher the role of phase separation in the origin of life and the biochemical organisation in modern cells. We use a combination of organic chemistry, physical chemistry, and advanced microscopy to understand chemistry in complex, compartmentalised systems, with the ultimate goal of developing a functional synthetic cell that can grow, divide and evolve autonomously. IMM is a research institute in chemistry and physics promoting interdisciplinary research. Its mission is to design and create functional molecules and materials to fundamentally understand their behaviour. It consists of 24 research groups active in fields ranging from condensed matter physics to organic chemistry and biochemistry. It focuses on fundamental research with an open eye to societal applications and trains the next generation of leaders in science and innovation. You will have the opportunity to interact with researchers at IMM and participate in institute- wide activities.
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