Research specialist bio-application of graphene-based materials

A permanent research specialist position is available in the research group directed by Professor Ivan Mijakovic. This job offers an opportunity to work on different projects involving biomedical and biotechnology applications of graphene-based materials. In addition to conducting basic and applied research within the area, the position will offer opportunities to work in an interdisciplinary and international research environment, collaborate with the private sector and engage in various aspects of innovation.

Job description
This position entails working as a research specialist in the Mijakovic research group. The principal responsibility of the research specialist will be to develop methods and perform research within the area of bio-applications of graphene-based materials. This will entail fictionalization of graphene for sensing applications and drug delivery, and quantitative assays with bacteria, cancer cell lines and plant cells.

The Mijakovic research group (https://www.sysbio.se/labs/mijakovic/) is situated within the Division of Systems and Synthetic Biology (SysBio), Department of Life Sciences, at the Chalmers University of Technology. Chalmers SysBio is a vibrant and productive scientific community, with 11 research groups and over 100 scientists working together on various projects ranging from human health to biosustainability.

Information about the department
The Department of Life Sciences at Chalmers University of Technology is dedicated to harnessing the potential of biological systems and innovative technologies for the conversion of biomass into diverse applications such as foods, pharmaceuticals, materials, chemicals, and fuels. With researchers from over 30 countries, the department embraces a truly international atmosphere, providing ample opportunities for networking, cultural exchange, and professional growth. Nurturing the careers of young researchers is a key objective, ensuring that the successful candidate will receive the support and resources necessary to flourish on their scientific journey.


Major responsibilities
The majority of time (80%) will be devoted to developing methods, conducting and publishing research results. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to co-supervise MSc and PhD students and postdoctoral fellows (10%). Finally, the research specialist will be expected to successfully apply for external research grants (10%).


Qualifications
PhD degree in biotechnology or nanotechnology.
5-6 years of postdoc experience.
- Experience with functionalization of graphene for sensing applications.
- Experience with functionalization of graphene for drug delivery.
- Experience with characterization of functionalized graphene materials.
- Experience with handling cancer cell lines, and testing anitcancer drugs.
- Experience with plant biotechnology, including methods for plant transformation.
- Experience with handling RNA sequencing data.
- Experience of working in an interdisciplinary team.
- Experience with projects involving industry and academia.
- Proven track record of obtaining research grants (total over 100 000 EUR) as a main applicant.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.

Contract terms
Full-time permanent employment.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20230480 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, Family name, Ref. number) including:
• CV
• complete list of publications, (Divided into peer reviewed/non peer reviewed journal articles,conference contributions, etc).
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: CV, 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:
NA


Application deadline: 2023-09-18

For questions, please contact:
Ivan Mijakovic, Full Professor, Systems Biology, Life Sciences
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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