Postdoctoral fellow in biological applications of graphene

We offer a 24 month postdoctoral position in the research group of Prof. Ivan Mijakovic, at the SysBio division. This position is a part of the Vinnova center 2D-Tech. The hired postdoctoral fellow will have the possibility to work at the interface of biology and nanotechnology, in a stimulating, interdisciplinary and international environment.

Information about the project and the division
The hired postdoctoral fellow will work on biological applications of graphene and related 2D materials. The place of employment will be the SysBio division. Our division works with challenge-driven research related to health and sustainability, as well as with basic research questions in the fields of systems and synthetic biology. We use a combination of experimental and computational tools and provides a very interdisciplinary and international working environment, with about 110 members from over 30 different countries. The candidate will be expected to collaborate with graphene physicists at Chalmers and use the state-of-the-art clean laboratory facility Myfab. Official working language is English.

Major responsibilities
The work will consist of preparing metallic nanoparticles coated with graphene spikes, and using these to extract lipids, oleochemicals and proteins from microbial cell factories such as yeasts and bacteria.

Your major responsibility as postdoc is to perform your own research in a research group. The position also includes teaching on undergraduate and master's levels as well as supervising master's and/or PhD students to a certain extent. Another important aspect involves collaboration within academia and with society at large. The position is meritorious for future research duties within academia as well as industry/the public sector.

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of two years (1+1).

Qualifications
To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must have a doctoral degree in the field of nanomaterials and their biological applications. The degree should generally not be older than three years. You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

You also have qualifications in:
Design and synthesis of biocompatible nanomaterials.
Characterization of nanomaterials.
Cell imaging.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. 

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Our offer to you
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the dynamic city of Gothenburg. 
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Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20200146 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 25 April 2020

For questions, please contact:
Prof. Ivan Mijakovic, e-mail: ivan.mijakovic@chalmers.se

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. *** 
   



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