Position: Postdoctoral position in Biophotonics
Organization: Ghent University
Job location: Belgium
Job eligibility:
You hold a thesis-based doctorate (obtained max. 6 years ago)
The position is open to motivated candidates with a strong and demonstrated background in the development of optical systems and with a keen interest in interdisciplinary sciences. Eligible candidates must hold a PhD degree in Physics or Engineering Physics or Engineering Photonics, or equivalent. A strong interest in biological and biomedical applications is needed, as well as willingness to work and collaborate in a multidisciplinary team. The candidate must be willing to travel, not only for conferences and exhibitions, but also for providing technical support for international collaborations. Programming experience is required as well, including LabView and Matlab.
Job specifications:
At least 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research
Being responsible for the construction, installation and maintenance of photoporation demonstrator devices for (international) collaborations
Performing research on new optical strategies to make photoporation more cost-efficient and with even better performance in terms of delivery efficiency and cell viability.
Attracting funding by contributing to the writing of research proposals in the field
Contribute to teaching tasks of the lab, such as providing demonstrations for the doctoral’s school specialist course on light microscopy and the master’s course on Bionanotechnology.
Contribute to general tasks in the lab, such as ICT related matters and providing guidance to bachelor, master and PhD students when needed.
Being responsible for optical set-ups in the lab, including constructing new setups, implementing modifications on existing set-ups, performing maintenance and QC, and giving trainings to new users.
Attracting funding by contributing to the writing of research proposals in the field
Contribute to teaching tasks of the lab, such as providing demonstrations for the doctoral’s school specialist course on light microscopy and the master’s course on Bionanotechnology.
Contribute to general tasks in the lab, such as ICT related matters and providing guidance to bachelor, master and PhD students when needed.
Attracting funding by contributing to the writing of research proposals in the field
Contribute to teaching tasks of the lab, such as providing demonstrations for the doctoral’s school specialist course on light microscopy and the master’s course on Bionanotechnology.
Attracting funding by contributing to the writing of research proposals in the field
Job description:
* A one-year contract as postdoctoral researcher is offered, starting on November 1st 2020 or as soon as possible, which can be prolonged after a positive evaluation. You will be part of a dynamic and multidisciplinary team that is highly motivated to make photoporation broadly available for the benefit of the life science community and cell therapy applications in particular.
Your contract will start on the first of November at the earliest. * Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1.
* All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 35 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, a bicycle allowance and eco vouchers.
INTERESTED?
Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above).
Your application must include the following documents:
* In the field ‘CV’: your CV and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)
* In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
* In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
* In the field “other documents”: a reference letter, an overview of your study results,
Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.
As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.
MORE INFORMATION
Send your expression of interest to prof. Kevin Braeckmans (Kevin.Braeckmans@UGent.be) and prof. Stefaan De Smedt (Stefaan.DeSmedt@UGent.be). Selected candidates will be invited for an interview and further discussion. Additional information about the Lab. Of General Biochemistry and Physical Pharmacy (director: prof. Stefaan De Smedt, co-director: prof. Kevin Braeckmans), can be found on website: http://www.biofys.ugent.be.
Selected candidates will be invited for an interview and further discussion. Additional information about the Lab. Of General Biochemistry and Physical Pharmacy (director: prof. Stefaan De Smedt, co-director: prof. Kevin Braeckmans), can be found on our website: http://www.biofys.ugent.be.
Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.
Last date: asap
Link for application and further details: Click here
