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Postdoc position at NCMM Biophysical Chemistry: A Postdoc position is available at the Centre for Molecular Medicine Norway (NCMM) in the field of Biophysical Chemistry

A two-year postdoc position is vaccant in the research group of Dr. Irep Gözen; Department of Medicine, University of Oslo.

Description: Main research area focuses on the following:

1. Manipulation and characterisation of surface-adhered biological membranes to understand the material-driven aspects of cellular processes.
2. Fabrication of liposomes and 2D lipid films; design, fabrication & characterisation of engineered surfaces, micromanipulation of surface-adhered bio-objects by using glass capillaries or microfluidic chips
3. Observation of the responses (by optical or surface microscopy).
4. The results are utilized to understand key materials aspects of biomembranes and cell behavior.

Requirements/qualifications: 

1. Completed PhD degree in biophysics, biophysical chemistry or material science
2. Experience with biological samples/cell culturing
3. Practical knowledge of microfabrication procedures/clean room experience
4. Working knowledge of image analysis (Matlab, Python or similar) Preferably: successfully completed programming education during undergraduate studies
5. Practical knowledge of optics is an advantage
6. Ability to independently perform experiments, analyze and interpret the results
7. Documented ability to write scientific manuscripts, first author papers from PhD studies (multiple is advantageous)
8. Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
9. Advanced level English in reading, writing and speaking

Application procedure: The application sould include the following:

1. Cover Letter
2. A summary of candidate’s own soft matter research ideas (max. 2 pages)
3. CV ( 2 pages)
4. Copies of educational certificates (Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system)
5. A complete list of scientific publications: Articles, Reviews, Book chapters, Conference Proceedings, Presentations
6. List of references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail & telephone number)
7. Letters of recommendation (Optional)

Note:

1. Applications must be submitted via electronic recruiting system EasyCruit from the link on the bottom of the page.
2. Applications sent by email will not be accepted.

Contacts:

Dr. Irep Gözen, Email: irep@biotek.uio.no.

Inquiries regarding technical aspects of the application can be directed to Nina Modahl (nina.modahl@ncmm.uio.no).

Application deadline: 20 March, 2017

Expected Start Date: as soon as possible

Reference number: 2017/2758

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