Postdoc in DNA nanotechnology
A postdoctoral researcher position in DNA nanotechnology is available at J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry in Prague on a project focused on light manipulation and sorting of photonic microparticles decorated by DNA nanostructures. The postdoc will design and prepare photoemitting arrays on DNA origami templates and microparticle-to-DNA nanostructure linking strategies. The microparticle stability will be characterized in microfluidic chips and optical manipulation and spectroscopy experiments will be performed in collaboration with the photonic levitation group at the Institute of Scientific Instruments in Brno. The position is initially open for two years with a possibility of prolongation. The salary is internationally competitive.
Type of contract: Temporary
Job status: Full-time
Requirements
- Experience with preparation of self-assembled DNA nanostructures and/or hybrid DNA nanostructures. Experience with basic nanostructure characterization methods, such as AFM, DLS, gel electrophoresis...
- Experience with one of the following techniques is an advantage: (i) DNA origami design and visualization tools (e.g. CADnano) ii) microfluidics, (ii) surface functionalization, (iii) fluorescence microscopy.
To apply, please send your CV, a brief summary of your previous research and a list of publications to recruitment
jh-inst.cas.cz (recruitment[at]jh-inst[dot]cas[dot]cz). Please, include SC2023_35 in the subject line of your email.
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
- Competitive salary
- Lunch vouchers
- 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
- Attractive location
- Health and social insurance paid mandatory by the institute
Selection process
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