Job posted by Lund University, Faculty of Engineering (11/03/2014 16.09)
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The project will be a continuation of an existing collaboration between the Nanometer Structure Consortium in Lund (Heiner Linke) and the Linnaeus Universitety in Kalmar (Alf Månsson), on interactions between designed nanostructures and molecular motors (the actomyosin system). During 2014-2017, the project will be supported primarily by the EU FP7 project ABACUS (Parallel computing based on designed networks explored by selfpropelled, biological agents) which aims to develop and test a biocomputer based on molecular motors. Project partners are, in addition to Lund and Kalmar, TU Dresden (Stefan Diez), Molecular Sense (Oxford) and McGill University in Montreal (Dan Nicolau). Lund’s task within the project is the development of new concepts for biocomputation, the design and fabrication of nanostructures, experiments in collaboration with Kalmar and Dresden, and benchmarking of the new technology.
Description
The PhD student will work on a science project with the aim to develop and test new nanostructures for applications with molecular motors, in particular within biocomputation. New concepts for biocomputation will be developed, tested and evaluated. Other applications may also be targeted, for example the use of nanostructures for biosensing, or for biophysical experiments with small numbers of molecular motors. Experimental methods will include nanofabrication (including electron-beam lithography), characterization (including by electron microscope), biochemical methods (for example surface functionalization), and fluorescence microscopy. Also theoretical methods, such as numerical modelling, mathematics, and analytic methods may be used. The project will be performed in close collaboration with national and international partners, primarily with the group of Alf Månsson (Linnaeus University, Kalmar).
The position includes 80 % own research (including third-cycle courses) and 20 % other tasks such as teaching and departmental duties.
Nr of positions available : 1
Research Fields
Physics - Biophysics
Career Stage
Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate)
Research Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Benefits
According to national Swedish regulation for social security.
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Requirements
Required Education Level
Degree
Master Degree or equivalent
Degree Field
Physics
Required Research Experiences
Main Research Field
Physics
Research Sub Field
Biophysics
Years of Research Experience
2
Required Languages
Language
ENGLISH
Language Level
Excellent
Additional Requirements A formal requirement for doctoral studies in physics is an advanced university degree within a related field, such as a Master's degree in physics or nanotechnology or equivalent, or substantial advanced course work at the master level or comparable. Furthermore, the acceptance is based on the estimated ability to accomplish your postgraduate studies. Good knowledge in spoken and written English is a requirement.
Selection to postgraduate studies is based on the expected ability to perform well in the studies. The evaluation of the ability to perform well is based primarily on the results of studies at the basic and advanced levels, in particular:
1. Knowledge and skills relevant to postgraduate studies within this area, such as a broad and thorough preparation in physics. This can be documented by appended documents.
2. Estimated ability to work independently and the ability to formulate and solve scientific questions. This ability can be established, for example, based on undergraduate research experiences, a Master thesis or in a discussion of scientific problems during a possible interview.
3. Skills in written and oral communication.
4. Other experience relevant to postgraduate studies, such as professional experience.
Desirable Qualifications:
We expect that your undergraduate studies include courses in physics, including biophysics and optics. The research is to a large extent interdisciplinary, and a broad competence profile and experience from relevant areas of physics, mathematics, computer science, biochemistry and micro/nanoscience is of high value. Experimental skills are essential, specifically experience in clean-room work, wet-lab techniques relevant to biochemistry, fluorescence microscopy, and electrical characterization. Skills in numerical modeling are also of advantage.
Important personal qualities are, beside creativity and a curious mind, the ability to work both independently and in a group and experience in the scientific interaction with researchers from other disciplines and in other countries. Good knowledge in spoken and written English, and good oral and written communication skills are very important.
To better plan and organise their stay in a foreign European country, researchers and their families can also benefit of the free and personalised assistance offered by the EURAXESS Services Centres , a network of more than 200 centres located in 40 different European countries.
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