Research engineer in chemistry spec. in computer-based materials
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The Department of Chemistry and Biomedical Sciences is part of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. The research activities within this multidisciplinary department include the areas of biology, biomedical sciences, chemistry and food science. The Department has a strong profile in materials chemistry and its application in the development of biomaterials, catalysts and sensors, and is the host department for the University's centre for research excellence in Biomaterials Chemistry and is a partner in the University's Knowledge Environment - Advanced Materials.
Employment: research engineer, continuing position (forskningsingenjör, tillsvidare)
Placement city: Kalmar, Sweden
Job description
Linnaeus University, Department of Chemistry and Biomedical Sciences, is searching for applicants for a permanent position as a research engineer primary focused on computer-based materials design and development within the Bioorganic & Biophysical Chemistry research Laboratory (BBCL). The position can involve up to 25% engagement in other institutional activities, in particular teaching and administration. The position is initially funded 2019-2023 through the EU-funded FET-OPEN research project MINDGAP.
PhD studentship: Hierarchical materials in chemical catalysis and analysis
The successful applicant's research activities shall be primarily focused on the computational modelling and design, synthesis and characterization of polymeric materials. Over the initial four years, the primary focus is on materials for use in the analysis of exosomes and their cargos and in the use of statistical tools for identifying correlations between the nature of patient-derived exosomes and various cancer forms, with an initial focus on breast and prostate cancers. This project is an integral aspect of the EU-funded FET-OPEN research project MINDGAP and involves collaboration with laboratories and hospitals in Portugal and Finland. Within the framework of this project, the position shall involve, but not be limited to:
• the use of computational tools for the molecular dynamics-based design of polymers selective for exosomes and substances present in exosome cargoes
• the synthesis, characterization (e.g. SEM, RAIRS, DLS, XPS) and evaluation (e.g. QCM, electrochemical detection) of polymer-target recognition characteristics
• investigation of the utility of the QCM or electrochemical sensors in the study of exosomes and their cargos
• statistical assessment (e.g. PCA) of correlations between sensor-derived data and patient disease state and patient response to treatment.
Requirements
The successful applicant shall have:
• been awarded a PhD in chemistry or materials science with a focus on the modelling of synthetic polymer systems, or in another way, in Sweden or abroad, has acquired principally equivalent knowledge.
• prior experience of working with computational chemistry, in particular molecular dynamics and DFT calculations focused on the study of synthetic polymer systems
• experience of working with molecular imprinting technology
• a track record of publication in international peer reviewed journals in the subject area
• fluency in written and spoken English
• excellent inter-personal skills and an ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• previous post-doctoral studies in the area are considered advantageous
• demonstrated capacity to deliver high quality teaching of computational chemistry at all levels and organic chemistry at the BSc-level.
Evaluation & selection criteria
The selection of the successful candidate is based upon an assessment of the applicant's ability to successfully complete and benefit from their studies at the graduate level.
Contacts:
Head of the research group, Ian A. Nicholls (
ian.nicholls@lnu.se)
Head of Department, Stina Carlsson (
stina.carlsson@lnu.se), Tel. +46480447331
HR-partner, Ulf Sernelin (
ulf.sernelin@lnu.se) +46470708277.
The application shall be written in English and shall be comprised of:
• a CV detailing studies and previous employment relevant to the position and providing contact details (home address, telephone number and e-mail address)
• copies of official documentation of degrees awarded and grades received
• an application letter (maximum 2 A4 pages) presenting your personal motivation for undertaking PhD education and for the particular research project
• contact details (including telephone number and e-mail address) of two reference persons familiar with your academic and/or employment background
• any other documentation that you consider relevant for the position.
Please apply no later than July 23.
Linnaeus University has the ambition to utilize the qualities that an even gender distribution and diversity brings to the organization.
Please apply by clicking on the "Apply" button at the bottom of the ad. The credentials you invoke must be verified with certification and they must be attached digitally in your application. The application and other documents to be marked with the reference number. All documents cited must be received by the University no later than 24.00 (Local time in Sweden) on the closing day.
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Publiceringsdatum2019-06-28ErsättningIndividuell lön, månadslön
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2019-07-23
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Universitetsplatsen 1
35195 Växjö
KontorsadressUniversitetsplatsen 1
Jobbnummer 4836751
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