Research assistants in Molecular Physics 1 year
Linköpings universitet / Fysikjobb / Linköping
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Linköping University is one of eight partners of the Marie Curie Initial Training Network SEACOAT, in which 6 leading Universities and 2 companies are collaborating to understand biointerfacial processes involved in marine biofouling. The network involves research in three complementary, interdisciplinary themes: Surface Engineering, Surface Analytics and Bioadhesion.
Job descriptions
This announcement is for two different positions; the successful candidates will work in parallel on related projects, and will need to cooperate closely with each other and with other partners in the project.
Position 1. Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) provide versatile model systems for investigating fundamental aspects of the interactions of marine fouling organisms with surfaces. In this project, the molecular-level mechanisms behind settlement and adhesion on peptide and oligosaccharide SAMs will be investigated. This includes preparation and characterization of the SAMs, as well as conducting settlement and fouling assays with marine organisms. The appointee is required to visit other European partners to conduct laboratory bioassays with marine organisms. For this position we are seeking students with a degree in Chemistry, Physics, Material Sciences, Engineering Biology or similar. Competence in surface chemistry would be an advantage.
Position 2. In our laboratories, we have developed imaging Surface Plasmon Resonance (iSPR) for real-time in situ investigation of the surface exploratory behaviour of barnacle cypris larvae. The deposition of proteinaceous adhesives is monitored as cyprids explore and temporarily attach to surfaces. The appointee will development methods to improve the lateral resolution of this setup to enable tracking of smaller organisms, and/or increase the effective field of view using tracking or other methods. Previous experience of design or development of optical instrumentation, optical measurement systems or machine vision is highly desired for this position. We anticipate that suitable candidates have a degree in Physics or related areas.
Requirements
The EU Marie Curie Training Network rules for funding and eligibility imply that the position is available to citizens of any country other than Sweden, and applicants must not have spent more than 12 months working or studying in Sweden in the last 3 years. Further, applicants must have a degree which makes them eligible for doctoral studies (M.Sc. or equivalent), and cannot have more than four years of research experience after obtaining this degree. Please note, however, that the announced positions are not for doctoral studies.
Equal opportunity
Linköpings universitet shall continue to develop as an attractive and creative work place characterized by equal opportunities, and therefore works actively to promote diversity and gender equality.
Starting date
1 October, 2012, or other date by agreement.
Salary
34.000 Euro/Year
More information
Contact Dr Thomas Ederth, (
ted@ifm.liu.se ), tel +46 (0) 13-281247
The trade union representatives are Örjan Lönnevik (SACO), (
orjlo@ifm.liu.se ), phone +46 (0) 13 286634 and Gabriel Thott (OFR/S), (
gabriel.thott@isak.liu.se ), tel +46 (0) 11 363171.
Publiceringsdatum2012-08-14Arbetstider och omfattningTillsvidare
Heltid
ErsättningFast lön
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2012-09-11
For more information, look at
www.liu.se/jobbaAnge följande referens när du ansöker: IFM-2012-00361
Ansökan kan skickas till e-postadress:
work@ifm.liu.seFöretagLinköpings Universitet
AdressLinköpings Universitet
58183 LINKÖPING
KontorsadressMÄSTER MATTIAS VÄG
LINKÖPING
Övriga kontaktuppgifterTelefonnummer: 013-281000
Jobbnummer 1313319
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