Postdoctoral fellow in Physical Chemistry - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

This project aims at the understanding of interactions between anisotropic colloidal particles and protein aggregates with lipid membranes. Such interactions are of great relevance in as disperse fields as materials science, nanotechnology and branches of molecular biology.

Nanoparticle-membrane interactions depend on the shape and surface properties of the particles as well as the physical and chemical properties of the lipid membrane. We have recently shown that the 2D crystalline arrangement of soft microgel colloids at the lipid membrane can be controlled by the phase behavior or the lipid membrane. ln the present project, we will study adsorption and organization of anisotropic colloids and protein aggregates at model lipids membranes. We will also investigate the possibility of particle translocation of across the membrane. The experimental studies include confocal microscopy techniques as well as scattering and surface techniques. The project will be performed at the division of physical chemistry, Lund University, and it is part of two different larger research programs funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg
Foundation.

Work duties
The main duties involved in a post-doctoral posistion is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for threeweeks of training in higher education teaching and learning

Qualification requirements
Applicants should have a PhD within physical chemistry, orequivalent, with experience of experimental research in Surface and colloid chemistry.

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the last date for applications. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements:

• Documented experience from experimental studies of self-assembled system composed of lipids as well as polymers or protein is a very strong advantage.
• Furthermore, the candidate should have documented experience in fluorescence microscopy, scattering iechniques and surface techniques.
• Documented excellent level of Englis (understanding, speaking, writing) as well as communication and presentation skills are essential.
• The candidate should have the ability to work in a team and collaborate with people from complementary disciplines.

Assessment criteria and other qualifications
This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers.

Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

 For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research
• Teaching skills 
   

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
This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of a maximum of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S, OFR/S and SEKO, dated 4 September 2008.

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

• résumé/CV, including a list of publications
• a general description of past research and future research interests (no more than three pages)
• contact information of at least two references
• copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered