Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, LTH, Department of Physics

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

The research at the division of Solid State Physics is focused around different aspects of nanophysics, ranging from materials science to biophysics, to different applications. The division also leads NanoLund, the major interdisciplinary research environment within nanoscience and nanotechnology at Lund University. Lund Nano Lab is a central key facility for fabrication of material and devices on the nanoscale. The division is also heavily involved in the undergraduate education, especially within the “Engineering Nanoscience” program.

A significant part of the research at the division is in the area of nano-biotechnology, where we develop new methods to investigate biological systems, and to use biomolecules in nanodevices.  Among other projects, we coordinate the Horizon 2020 FET Proactive project Bio4Comp that is concerned with the development and upscaling of network-based biocomputers based on molecular motors. More information is found at: www.ftf.lth.se, www.nano.lu.se, and bio4comp.org

Work duties
The researcher will contribute to the development of detectors for single filaments (actin or microtubules), in so-called in-vitro motility assays (IVMA). The detectors are intended for use in network-based biocomputers.

Work duties include:

  • Design and development of methods for single-molecule detection, including modeling.
  • Nanofabrication using bio-compatible processes.
  • Test and characterization using fluorescence microscopy.

The work will be in close collaboration with several European partners, including TU Dresden and Linnéuniversitet Kalmar.

Qualification requirements
Applicants must have:

  • A PhD in experimental physics or nanofabrication.
  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • Significant experience in nanofabrication.
  • Experience in fluorescence microscopy.
  • Experience in surface chemistry.

Assessment criteria and other qualifications

  • Experience in working with in-vitro motility assays.
  • Experience in the fabrication of devices based on single carbon nanotubes.
  • Experience in the construction of mearsurement electronics.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment
Fixed-term employment, 12 months, 100 %.

Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:

  • résumé/CV,
  • a general description of past experience in research and development, in particular in areas close to the subject area,
  • contact information of at least two references,
  • copy of degree certificates and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.
Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2020-08-15
Salary Monthly
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2020/543
Contact
  • Heiner Linke, Professor; Director of NanoLund, +46462224245
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64
Published 26.Mar.2020
Last application date 16.Apr.2020 11:59 PM CEST

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