5 postdoctoral positions: Physics and Chemistry of Infections 1530 views

The Dioscuri Centre for Physics and Chemistry of Bacteria invites applications for 5 postdoctoral researcher positions (m/f/d).

About the positions:

• Excellent candidates are required with diverse background and skills to undertake research in the area of physics and chemistry of infections.

Possible projects may include:

• Development of a co-culture system for bacteria and epithelial cells
• New methods for accurate, real-time, in situ measurement of bacterial growth
• The structure and growth dynamics of intra-cellular colonies (in vivo biofilms)
• Population dynamics of bacteria in complex fluids (such as mucus) and topologies (such as lung bronchioles)
• Population dynamics of intracellular bacteria during antibiotic treatment
• Bacterial growth on micro-patterned and dynamic surfaces

Starting date: 1 October 2020 or later

Requirements:

• Applicants must hold PhD in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, or Engineering
• Very good academic achievements as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and talks/poster presentations at international conferences.
• Ability to draft (in English) scientific papers for academic journals.
• Ability to communicate (in English) complex information clearly, orally and in writing.
• Enthusiasm for learning about biological systems using quantitative methods.
• Ability to think creatively, propose and develop new ideas.
• Capability of working without close supervision, exercising a high degree of initiative and demonstrating a pro-active approach to work.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Research experience in biological physics, microbiology, systems biology, bioengineering, soft matter, physical chemistry, or another related topic.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: optical imaging (microscopy: imaging biological samples, image processing, building custom-made microscopes); DNA/RNA isolation, library preparation and sequencing; genetic engineering of bacteria; bioreactors (chemostats, turbidostats); microfluidics; bacterial and/or cell tissue cultures; in vitro models of bacterial infections.
• Experience in cross-disciplinary and / or collaborative research projects.
• Experience in combining theoretical / computational and experimental work.

Duration: Each position is initially for 2 years and may be extended up to 5 years.

Applications:

• A complete application should include the following items:
• motivation letter
• professional curriculum vitae
• list of publications
• personal data processing consent
• All documents (including the reference letters) should be emailed to [email protected] quoting “Rekrutacja nr 44/2020” in the subject line.