Ph D/Postdoc on nanoparticle technology for artificial cells

Project

• Prior involvement in the synthesis and functionalization of nanoparticles.
• Production of lipid-bilayer membrane systems and their characterization.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques for experimental characterization of nanoparticles and/or nanostructure assemblies (superresolution microscopy, SEM, (cryo)TEM, DLS)..
• Candidates should have graduated in the fields of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Nanomedicine or any other relevant discipline with outstanding grades.
• Language skills: ENGLISH: Excellent; DUTCH: of advantage for the interaction within the University, however not required.
• Candidates have to be hard working, enthusiastic and intelligent with a strong interest in understanding the fundamentals mechanisms of physicochemical interactions between nanoparticles and biomolecules.
• A talent for conceiving advanced experimental set-ups and realize them in a time-efficient manner.
• Enthusiasm and commitment for doing research in a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative environment with ability to work both independently and in a team.

• We offer a full-time Ph D or postdoctoral position for 2 years. After a positive evaluation, and depending on the availability of funds, the contract can be extended to 2 additional years (4 years in total).
• Excellent guidance by our young, dynamic and multidisciplinary team.
• State of the art research infrastructure.
• A challenging job in a young, dynamic environment.
• High level scientific training at a top-ranked university.
• Being part of world-class research groups working on a high visibility European Project.
• Remuneration according to the KU Leuven salary scales: https://www.kuleuven.be/english/research/associatienet/postdoc.