Post-doctoral Fellowship in Biophysics/Physical Chemistry: Mapping the membrane dynamics by graphene-induced energy transfer
The position is a part of the grant supported by the Czech Academy of Sciences. The project is devoted to the development of novel graphene-based platforms suitable for the formation of lipid membranes (SLBs) and their characterization by the techniques of fluorescence microscopy.
The applicant will mostly work in the Department of Biophysical Chemistry (Martin Hof Lab, http://hof-fluorescence-group.weebly.com/) and partly in the department of Low-dimensional Systems, J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry, Prague, Czech Republic.
Why to join: J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry in Prague is a worldwide respected scientific institution with over two hundred scientists: ranging from promising young researchers to world-renowned experts. The performed basic and applied research mainly focuses on physical-chemical processes taking place in molecules and atoms, which are important for industrial catalysis, energy production and storage, biology as well as health care and the environment.
The successful applicant will develop and optimize the preparation of the graphene-coated surfaces including their chemical modification, to promote the formation of the supported lipid membranes and to minimize the influence of the surface on the membrane properties. At the second stage of the project, the prepared surfaces will be used to apply the concept of the super-resolution microscopy called graphene induced energy transfer (GIET) to study membrane biophysics in the leaflet-resolved manner.
We offer a full-time position for two and half years with the possibility of extension.
Type of contract: Temporary
Job status: Full-time
Offer starting date: 1st July 2022
Requirements:
1. Applicants must be awarded a doctoral degree (i.e. PhD. title).
2. Knowledge of the English language is essential.
3. Knowledge on the graphene chemistry, experience in the surface chemistry and basic knowledge of the techniques for studying biological systems
(fluorescence microscopy, atomic force microscopy, etc.) are welcome. Programming skills in Matlab are also beneficial.
Benefits
- 25 days paid leave of absence (holidays) per year + 3 days of paid sick-leave in addition to the statutory insurance
- Flexible working-time, the possibility of part-time work, work-life balance
- Lunch vouchers
- Subsidy for sport and cultural activities
- Recreation subsidy, recreation subsidy for children
- Possibility of attending children groups of the CAS
- Possibility to use discounts in recreation centers of the CAS
- Sports goods rental, free parking, trade union library
- Language courses
- Accommodation facilities
Eligibility criteria
To apply, please send your motivation letter, 2 reference letters, Curriculum Vitae and copy of PhD. certificate to recruitment
jh-inst.cas.cz (recruitment[at]jh-inst[dot]cas[dot]cz).
Please, write in the subject line of your email SC2022_08.
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