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PostDoc position on advanced optics and single-molecule dielectrophoresis

Updated: 14 Dec 2024

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We are developing a platform for label-free characterization of single (bio)molecules and nanoparticles, bringing the lab-on-a-chip concept to the ultimate single-molecule resolution. Your research will be focused on building a widefield iSCAT microscope for the readout of the optical signal from gold nanogap electrodes for trapping/actuation of single biomolecules using dielectrophoresis. Are you passionate about developing new single-molecule methods and have experience with interferometric techniques like iSCAT, COBRI, iSCAMS, and HiSCAT? We want to make these techniques better by adding a trapping functionality to them! Excited? Apply to this position! We have all you need to execute your ambitious research: cleanroom facilities, optical, electronic and chemical labs and most importantly lots of fun people to work with.

Requirements:

  • You are a very enthusiastic, positive and hardworking researcher and highly motivated about this project;
  • You have, or will shortly acquire, a PhD degree in the field of Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Bionanoscience or a related field;
  • Previous experience in advanced label-free interferometric imaging with iSCAT or COBRI microscopy or alike;
  • You are a creative person and have excellent analytical and communication skills;
  • You have good team spirit and like to work in an interdisciplinary and internationally oriented environment;
  • You are proficient in English.

Salary Benefits:

  • You will be appointed full-time for one year within a very stimulating and exciting scientific environment;
  • The University offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues;
  • Your salary and associated conditions are in accordance with the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU); You will receive a gross monthly salary ranging from € 4.060; to € 5.331 per month depending on experience and qualifications;
  • There are excellent benefits including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, and a solid pension scheme;
  • A family-friendly institution that offers parental leave (both paid and unpaid);
  • We encourage a high degree of responsibility and independence while collaborating with close colleagues, researchers, and other staff.
Work Hours:

40 hours per week

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