PhD position in microbiology, molecular biology, bioengineering, Switzerland (2015)

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images (3)PhD position in the group Bacteria at Surfaces at Laboratory for Biointerfaces at Empa in St. Gallen. Empa is the research institute for materials science and technology of the ETH Domain and conducts cutting-edge research for the benefit of industry and the well-being of society.

The Laboratory for Biointerfaces performs material-related research and focuses on understanding, characterizing and steering interactions of biomolecules, bacteria and human cells at surfaces for materials-based healthcare solutions.
The project will focus ondevelopingin vitro biofilm models under the conditions simulatingin vivo environments for better development of new anti-bacterial materials. The main objective is to study how different conditions and material surface properties influence the bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation. Microfluidic devices and microscopy techniques will be used among others.

 

Requirements / Qualification – 

  • Applicants are expected to hold a Master degree or equivalent in microbiology, molecular biology, biotechnology, bioengineering or related disciplines.
  • Candidates with strong interest in material-related research are greatly encouraged to apply.
  • Good knowledge in general microbiological techniques, especially inbiofilm formation and quantification,is of advantage.
  • The applicant must be highly motivatedwith eager-to-learn spirit and problem solving skills.
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English is mandatory.
  • Knowledge of German is advantageous.

We offer a highly stimulating research environment with well-equipped infrastructure as well as an excellent network of scientific and industrial partners. The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary field that combines biology, materials science, physics and chemistry.

Further information – For further information please contact Dr. Qun Ren, phone +41 58 765 7688, e-mail:qun.ren@empa.ch.Applications should be accompanied by a CV, a list of publications, a letter of motivation and addresses of two referees.

How to Apply – Please submit your application online and upload all documents (“pdf”-file is recommended) through this webpage. Any other way of applying will not be considered.