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PhD position in biophysics

Poznan University of Technology
30 May 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company
Poznan University of Technology
Department
Faculty of Materials Engineering and Technical Physics
Research Field
Physics » Biophysics
Chemistry » Physical chemistry
Physics » Chemical physics
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Poland
Application Deadline
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Offer Starting Date
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

The project aims to study the spatial orientation of selected guest molecules in various model biological membranes and provide insights, at the molecular level, into the mechanisms modulating the spatial orientation of these molecules. This will be achieved using a pallet of microscopy and spectroscopy techniques. The PhD student is expected to construct/modify and optimize microscopy setups in order to accommodate the required experiments. In the next stage he/she will focus on preparing biomimetic cell membranes with the selected guest molecules and tracking the spatial orientation of those guests in different membrane model systems with varying properties (structure, composition, hydration, complexity). In general, the PhD student is expected to design, execute and evaluate experiments independently; to design, construct and modify experimental setups; to be able to collaborate with others including research trips abroad; to prepare scientific reports and research manuscripts as well as to disseminate scientific results at conferences.

This position and research tasks are the part of the NCN project, “Molecular freeze dance - tracking the spatial orientation of molecules in biomimetic cell membranes”, SONATA BIS 12, 2022/46/E/ST4/00132.

Principal investigator: Łukasz Piątkowski, PhD, prof. PUT.

Requirements

Research Field
Chemistry » Physical chemistry
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Physics » Biophysics
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field
Physics » Chemical physics
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications

Qualifications:

• MSc in physics / chemistry / biochemistry / biophysics

Specific Requirements

Requirements:

• MSc in physics / chemistry / biochemistry / biophysics,

• Solid background in molecular physics, biophysics, spectroscopic and microscopic techniques; hands-on experience in microscopy,

• Strong technical background, knowledge of optics and/or programming will be an asset,

• Knowledge of scientific software such as Matlab, LabVIEW will be beneficial,

• Very good level of written and oral English language,

• The successful applicant is obliged to enrol or should already be enrolled in the doctoral school of the Poznan University of Technology,

• Professional approach and self-motivation.

 

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Additional Information

Benefits

The conditions of employment:

The remuneration (stipend) amounts to 3000 PLN (gross) per month for the period of 48 months.

The successful candidate is obliged to enrol or should already be enrolled in the doctoral school of the Poznan University of Technology. In such case the above stipend of 3000 PLN is supplemented by the stipend from the doctoral school, which amounts to ~2350 PLN for the first 24 months and ~3650 PLN for then following 24 months.

Eligibility criteria

Additional information:

Complete application should include the following items:

• a complete scientific curriculum vitae, including a list of scientific achievements (scholarships, publications, patents, conference presentations, etc.),

• motivation letter,

• a list of 2 persons willing to provide reference letters,

 

Please add below mentioned sentence to the scientific curriculum vitae: „I agree to the processing of personal data provided in this document for realizing the recruitment process at Poznan University of Technology in Poznan to carry out the current recruitment procedure”.

 

The documents should be sent to: lukasz.j.piatkowski@put.poznan.pl

Call opening: 22 April 2023

Application deadline: 10 June 2023

Results by: 15 June 2023

Starting date: 2 October 2023

 

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview. Successful candidate will be selected by the committee chaired by the project leader.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Poznan University of Technology, Institute of Phsyics
Country
Poland
City
Poznan
Postal Code
61-138
Street
Piotrowo 3
Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail
lukasz.j.piatkowski@put.poznan.pl

Contact

City
Poznań
Website
Street
Piotrowo 3
Postal Code
60-965