Researcher in optical tweezers analysis of nucleic acids

We offer a position as researcher in single molecue biophysics of DNA and RNA. You will lead your own project but also supervise PhD and master students. You will also interact with other researchers in the Westerlund group and at the Chemical Biology (ChemBio) division.

Information about the research group
The position is located in the Westerlund-lab that works on methods for analysing single DNA molecules. The applications range all the way from fundamental biophysics to diagnostics. The group is located in the Chemical Biology division, where six groups perform research in biohysics, biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology and cell biology. Parts of the work will be performed in collaboration with the group of Marcus Wilhelmsson at the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.

Major responsibilities
You will have the main responsibility in maintaining the optical tweezers instrument. You will also operate the instrument in projects related to DNA/RNA structure and dynamics as well as interactions with of DNA/RNA and proteins. Further, you will analyse the data obtained using advanced programing software, such as Matlab. The position also includes supervising PhD and master students and assist the PI in writing grants.

Contract terms
Full-time permanent employment.

Qualifications
To qualify for this position you need a to have a doctoral degree in biophysics or a closely related subject. You need experience in using optical tweezers for DNA/RNA analysis. Experience in using and developing advanced data analysis using programing software, such as Matlab is also required.

Meritorious experience:
- Experience in enzymatic reactions to prepare DNA/RNA substrates.
- Experience in spectroscopy of DNA/RNA.

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 20220189 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.

Learn more and apply on Chalmers website: https://www.chalmers.se/sv/om-chalmers/Arbeta-pa-Chalmers/lediga-tjanster/Sidor/default.aspx?rmpage=job&rmjob=10443&rmlang=SE

Application deadline: May 8, 2022


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