Marie-Curie Early Stage Researcher on High Speed Molecular Recognition Microscopy

Marie-Curie Early Stage Researcher on High


Speed Molecular Recognition Microscopy

The Atomic Force Microscopy Group (PI: Prof. Peter Hinterdorfer) at the


Institute of Biophysics, Department of Applied Experimental Biophysics at Johannes Kepler University (JKU) Linz is


looking for an early stage researcher


(predoc) to integrate molecular recognition force microscopy into a high


speed atomic force microscope.

The contract


will be within the framework ‘Scanning probe microscopies for nanoscale fast,


tomographic and composition imaging - SPM2.0’ (ref. 721874) of


the Marie Curie Initial Training Network.


The successful candidate will be


integrated into multidisciplinary training and research program of a consortium


consisting of internationally renowned scanning probe microscopy specialists.

Requirements:

   
Degree and Master on any field of Physics, Biophysics


or Engineering (completed before the contract starting date)

Multidisciplinary qualifications (Physics/Bio,


Engineering/Bio etc.). Knowledge of Atomic Force Microscopy, specifically Force


Spectroscopy and High Speed Atomic Force microscopy will be a plus

High level of English and good communication skills

Ability to maintain accurate and up to date records

   
Ability to organise and prioritise own work and


organise research within the project schedule

Computer literacy, analytical skills and effective

team working

Marie-Curie fellowship Mobility requirement:

At the time of


recruitment by JKU, candidates must not have resided or carried out their main


activity (work or studies) in Austria for more than 12 months in the 3 years


immediately prior to their recruitment.

We offer:

3 years PhD contract. Very competitive salary and


mobility allowance. Envisaged starting date: March 1^st 2017

Stimulating, interdisciplinary research and high


quality international scientific environment

Interested


applicants should send their CV, full academic sheet (including scientific background, training and expertise, research


interest, motivation for joining the project), publication list, cover


letter and two references to: katharina.ebner@jku.at,


before January 15^th 2017.

The Johannes Kepler University (JKU) Linz


boasts future-oriented academic degree programs, excellence in teaching and


research, numerous partnerships in Austria and abroad, and a unique campus with


park-like grounds. JKU has become a cutting-edge institution for science,


academics, business and the community. Over 19,000 students are enrolled in


over 60 modern, hands-on academic degree programs that have outstanding career


prospects. The Institute for Biophysics at JKU (www.jku.at/biophysics/content)


employs about 70 people with 7 permanent scientists. The research of the AFM


group lead by Prof. Hinterdorfer is


focused around nanoscopic techniques in life science, bio-nano technology, and


medical diagnostics. In particular, the research covers molecular recognition,


molecular dynamics, and transport in several molecular and cellular systems.