PhD position on Subtyping dementia at the nanoscale
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Job Location:
Uster - Switzerland
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research Empas around 1100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.
Your tasks
This interdisciplinary PhD project combines atomic force microscopy fluorescence microscopy chemical spectroscopy biophysics and data analytics. The PhD student will be required to conduct experiments in the field of biophysics using nanoscale imaging techniques (atomic force microscopy) and chemical spectroscopy (fluorescence imaging and infrared spectroscopy) based analytics of proteins implicated in dementia and related pathologies. The results from these studies will be prepared as manuscripts and submitted to peer reviewed journals for publication. As part of the PhD research project the student will be required to attend conferences to present the scientific results.
Your profile
For this project we seek a highly motivated candidate with a background in biophysics and keen interest for bio-imaging.
- Completed Masters degree in molecular/structural biology or biophysics.
- An outstanding academic record.
- Previous experience in protein imaging using atomic force microscopy or fluorescence microscopy is required.
- Excellent communication and English language skills.
Our offer
This project is supported by Empa and will be conducted at Empa Dubendorf in collaboration with clinicians at Inselspital Bern. The successful candidate will participate in scientific collaborations within Empa and work in an international and multidisciplinary environment.
We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation CV certificates diplomas and contact details of two reference persons. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.
PatriciaNitzsche Stv. Leiterin Human Resources / Dep. Head Human Resources
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About Company
Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.
