PhD positions: Single Molecule Fluorescence Spectroscopy & Microscopy 1401 views

J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry is offering PhD positions in Single Molecule Fluorescence Spectroscopy & Microscopy under an EXPRO-Project: Concert of Lipids, Ions, and Proteins in Cell Membrane Dynamics and Function.

About the positions:

• The PhD positions are a part of a large EXPRO-project funded by Czech Science Foundation (2019-2023) with the major aim to understand how the interplay between membranes with complex lipid composition and topology, and the regulatory effects of ions modulate the action of membrane proteins and other membrane processes.
• Within this project experiments performed in the Department of Biophysical Chemistry of Heyrovský Institute will be combined with computer simulations performed in by the group of Pavel Jungwirth in the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry.
• The candidates will use various advanced single molecule fluorescence techniques such as FCS (fluorescence correlation spectroscopy), SPT (single particle tracking), FRET (Förster resonance energy transfer) and various fluorescence imaging techniques.
• The candidates will be involved in all stages of the research including experimental work, analysis and interpretation of the obtained data, design of new experiments, scientific discussions and presentation at international conferences and publication of the achieved results.

Requirements:

• Applicant must hold Master’s degree in Physics, Chemistry or related fields.
• Applicant must possess good communication skills in written and spoken English.
• Previous experience with biophysical and biochemical methods including fluorescence techniques is of considerable benefit.
• Good programing skills in MATLAB or similar are welcome.

 Start date: 1st of October, 2019

Applications:

• Application with the required documents to be sent via e-mail to: Piotr Jurkiewicz (piotr.jurkiewicz@jh-inst.cas.cz) and Radek Šachl (radek.sachl@jh-inst.cas.cz):
• A motivation letter
• CV
• Brief summary of previous research activities
• A copy of diploma
• 1-2 references including their names, job titles, institution, address, email and phone number.