We have multiple vacancies for PhD and postdoc projects in the System Biology group, where we are combining tools from physics and biology to study the physical bases of behavior in cells and small organisms. Specific projects include:

(1) Superresolution and single-molecule imaging in live organisms to study cell-signaling and genomic processes.

(2) Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) experiments to probe intracellular signaling dynamics.

(3) Quantitative characterization of motile behavior in bacteria and nematodes using microfluidics and imaging.

Required qualifications

We seek candidates with a strong background in physics, chemistry or quantitative biology with an interest in biophysics at the level of cells and organisms. PhD candidates must meet the requirements for an MSc degree. Postdoc candidates must meet the requirements for a doctors degree.

Terms of traineeship

The position is intended as a full-time (40 hrs / week, 12 months / year) appointment in the service of Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM) for the duration of three (postdoc) or four (PhD) years. After successful completion of the PhD research, a PhD degree will be granted at a Netherlands University. Several courses are offered, specially developed for PhD-students. AMOLF assists any new foreign employee with housing and visa applications and compensates their transport costs.

For further information please contact
Dr. Tom Shimizu
Group leader Systems Biology
E-mail: t.shimizuATamolf.nl
Phone: +31 (0)20-754 7242
About the group Systems Biology

Please send your:
–  Resume;
–  Motivation on why you want to join the group (max. 1 page). 
Applications without this motivation will not be taken into account. However, with this motivation your application will receive our full attention.

Applications can be sent to
FOM Institute AMOLF
P&O dept.
Postbus 41883 
1009 DB  Amsterdam 
The Netherlands 
E-mail: applicationATamolf.nl
Please quote vacancy # 1301.38
Online screening may be part of the selection.

Closing Date: Not mentioned