Postdoc in Imaging ice-interactive biomaterials

Introduction

• Are you captivated by the ingenious ways wood frogs and icefish survive extreme cold
• Do you want to use advanced microscopy to figure out how ice-interactive biomaterials work
• Are you passionate about research
• Do you want to work in a multidisciplinary team

Join us we look forward to welcoming you to our Self-Organizing Soft Matter Research Group at Eindhoven University of Technology!

Job Description

The formation and growth of ice during freezing storage and/or thawing of cryopreserved materials limits the potential of cryopreservation technology for the long-term storage of sensitive materials such as cells tissues and organs. Our group aims to unravel how natural and synthetic ice-interactive materials function so that we can create customized chemical cryoprotectants for biomedical and other applications. Recently we reported sub-zero super-resolution microscopy experiments which allowed us to study for the first time the interfacial dynamics of ice-bound ice-binding proteins at the single molecule level (see PNAS publication for more information). In this project you will build upon these pioneering experiments. You will image the interaction with ice of a novel class of engineered ice-interactive materials including proteins at the single molecule level to advance our understanding of how their structure and properties impact their ability to modulate ice crystal formation and this exciting role you will work in a vibrant and international research group aiming to advance molecular insight into the working mechanism of novel ice-interactive materials for biomedical applications.

Job Requirements

• Motivated researcher with a PhD in Biophysics Biological Soft Matter Bionanoscience Molecula (Life) Sciences Biochemistry or related area obtained within the last four years
• Passionate about microscopy and soft matter science physical chemistry (bio)physics
• Strong qualifications and expertise in advanced optical microscopy; e.g. quantitative fluorescence and/or super-resolution microscopy
• Strong qualifications and expertise in quantitative imaging analysis for single-molecule (bio)physics
• Excellent programming (e.g. Python Matlab) and data analysis skills for processing and interpreting experimental data (e.g. single molecule tracks)
• Familiarity with crystallization microfluidics AI-accelerated data analysis and/or cryobiology
• Ability to conduct high quality academic research reflected in demonstratable outputs such as an outstanding PhD thesis publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international meetings
• Independent and goal-oriented scientist. A team player who enjoys coaching PhD and Masters students and working in a dynamic interdisciplinary team.
• A proven ability to manage complex projects to completion on schedule.
• Excellent (written and verbal) proficiency in English good communication and leadership skills. Note that there is no Dutch language requirement.

Conditions of Employment

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful green campus within walking distance of the central train addition we offer you:

• Full-time employment for 2 years.
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities scale 10 (min. 4241 max. 5538).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs on general skills didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
• An excellent technical infrastructure on-campus childrens day care and sports facilities.
• Unlimited access to the modern oncampus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting working from home and internet costs.
• A TU/e Postdoc Association that helps you to build a stronger and broader academic and personal network and offers tailored support training and workshops.
• A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates as are a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) and a compensation for moving expenses.

On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

About us

We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13000 students and more than 7000 staff forming a diverse and vibrant academic community.

Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven a worldleading tech region with more than 7000 hightech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI photonics semiconductors and advanced manufacturing Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here.

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry focusses on solving societal challenges in health sustainable energy and circularity using expertise in molecules materials and chemical processes. We collaborate with academia and industry to enlarge our chain of knowledge. Our top-notch research is internationally renowned and facilitated by a state-of-the-art research infrastructure. High-quality education and research strong collaboration independence of researchers and talent development are our core values.

Information

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Application

We invite you to submit a complete application using the apply-button. The application should include a:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references. Kindly note that we may reach out to references at any stage of the recruitment process. We recommend notifying your references upon submitting your application.
• List of up to five self-selected best publications (co-)authored by you with a brief motivation of your contribution to each of these.

Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. Please note that incomplete applications may not be considered and could be rejected.

We give priority to complete applications.

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.

Please note

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