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Postdoctoral Position: Bio-applications: We invite candidates to submit applications for a PostDoc position in the Biointerfacing nanomaterials group of Professor C. Palivan, Department of Chemistry, at the University of Basel, Switzerland. The position is for one year.
Postdoctoral Position in Development of Clusters of Compartments for Bio-applications 100%
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Development of interconnected compartments for bio-applications using microfluidics technology.
Location: University of Basel, Switzerland
* PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, or biochemical engineering
* Experience with colloidal chemistry systems (liposomes, polymersomes) is a must
* Experience in working with DNA is an advantage
* Basic knowledge of molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, DNA purification)
* Basic knowledge of protein biochemistry techniques (e.g., gel electrophoresis, protein purification)
* High records of publications in internationally refereed scientific journals
* Proficiency in English; German is an advantage
Job Description: The overall aim of this project is the development of interconnected compartments loaded with smaller assemblies and molecules (enzymes, growing factors, proteins, contrast agents) to serve as a platform for bio-applications (e.g., regenerative medicine, bio-sensing). A microfluidics technology will be used to generate synthetic compartments, load them with desired cargos and finally decorate them with single strands DNA. Compartments will self-assemble in clusters via DNA hybridization. A particularly important part of the project will be to decrease the size of the compartments by modification of the microfluidic chips and increase their composition to support cascade reactions for an overall production of specific molecules (drugs, signals) and interaction with cell lines. Additionally, structural characterization and functionality assays of the cargos encapsulated in the compartments represent a prerequisite for the development of specific bio-applications.
This is an interdisciplinary project within the National Center of Competence in Research “Molecular Systems Engineering” from which you will gain valuable experience in the domain of nanoscience, physical chemistry, biochemistry, and regenerative medicine. Your role will be to self-assemble the compartments, load them with biomolecules and assemblies, and control them to form stable clusters that specifically interact with cells. More information on the topics of the group in which you will be working can be found at https://palivan.chemie.unibas.ch/en/ .
How to Apply: For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Cornelia Palivan ( Cornelia.Palivan@unibas.ch, phone: +41.61.2073839). Interested candidates should send the following by 20.07.2024:
* Letter of motivation
* Names and contact details for two referees
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