[RASMB] Post-doctoral Position (or Group Leader Position)

[Schubert, U.S.]

Dear Colleagues,
please find enclosed the following job announcement. In case you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me!

Best regards
Ulrich Schubert



Post-doctoral Position (or Group Leader Position) in
Solution Characterization of Supramolecular Assemblies by Analytical Ultracentrifugation
at the
Eindhoven University of Technology


Description
A vacancy has arisen as part of a national VICI research grant for a post-doctoral research assistant (or group leader position) in the group of Prof U. S. Schubert as the Eindhoven University of Technology (Netherlands - http://www.schubert-group.com). The group has active research interests in the areas of supramolecular assemblies and polymers, combinatorial material science as well as nanotechnology.
The postdoctoral position involves the investigation of the state of association in solution of supramolecular assemblies and is connected to two synthetic supramolecular projects and both a nanocharacterization and a nanomanipulation project. As main method analytical ultracentrifugation will be used. Both sedimentation equilibrium and sedimentation velocity experiments will be performed to yield information on the aggregate size, the percentage of the different aggregates present and, for reversibly aggregated systems, the corresponding association constants. Furthermore, in case of systems with stable multiple sized aggregates, the separation and isolation of the different aggregates will be performed using preparative ultracentrifugation and size exclusion methods. A further investigation of the different species will be carried out by light scattering and (cryo)TEM.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience either in chemistry or physics, a background in solution characterization by analytical ultracentrifugation or related methods and should willing to operate in an interdisciplinary team. Furthermore, (s)he should take an active interest in the day-to-day supervision of doctoral and undergraduate students. The position is available for one year in the first instance, with the possibility of extending the contract for up to five years. Also the continuation on a university position track is possible for suitable candidates.
The Eindhoven University of Technology is one of the top European universities (located in the top European technology region) with a particularly strong standing in materials science and nanotechnology as well as biomedical technology. The graduate student and Post-Doc population has an international flair, with more than 60% coming from abroad. The working and teaching language is English. The projected starting date will be 01/05/04, however, there is flexibility to suit interested candidates. The salary is according to the "Collective Employment Agreement Dutch Universities". A salary as usual for a Post-Doc in the Netherlands is offered, starting at Euro 2500 gross per month, while an experienced researcher (group leader) starts at approximately Euro 3000 gross per month (both plus moving money, health insurance). When applying, please supply a CV together with a list and transcripts of publications.
When applying, please supply a CV together with a list of publications. The deadline for the submission of applications is the 31/04/04. For informal enquiries, please contact Prof. U. S. Schubert (u.s.schubert at tue.nl).


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Prof. Dr. Ulrich S. Schubert
Eindhoven University of Technology
Laboratory of Macromolecular Chemistry 
and Nanoscience (SMN)
Dutch Polymer Institute / Center for Nanomaterials
P.O. Box 513, NL-5600 MB Eindhoven
The Netherlands
Tel.: +31 (0)40 247 4083
Fax: +31 (0)40 247 4186
E-Mail: u.s.schubert at tue.nl
Internet: http://www.schubert-group.com
Internet: http://www.chem.tue.nl
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