Postdoc Position in DNA Nanotechnology
Aarhus Universitet
The Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center, iNANO at Aarhus University, Denmark, invites applications for a postdoctoral position (2 years) in the group of Prof. Kurt V. Gothelf. The position is starting as soon as possible.Position Description:
The position is funded by an Interdisciplinary Synergy Grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation for the project BioNWire. The project aims to self-assemble a bio-nano-wire device on a microelectronic chip for single-molecule biosensing and conductance analysis and is a collaboration between research groups at Harvard University, The Danish Technical University (DTU), and Aarhus University.Job Description:
We are looking for a motivated, creative, and flexible candidate interested in conducting research within the interdisciplinary fields of DNA Nanotechnology.
The candidate should have a PhD degree within the broad field of (bio)chemical sciences and have experimental experience in DNA nanotechnology.The focus of the project is on the functionalization of nanowires with DNA and their subsequent immobilization within DNA nanostructures. These structures will undergo characterization through Atomic Force Microscopy and Transmission Electron Microscopy.The project will entail the placement of various DNA-functionalized nanomaterials within the gaps between two nanowires on a surface. Consequently, expertise in bioconjugation is highly desirable, as the project includes bioconjugation of DNA with various proteins, molecules, and nanoparticles. In collaboration with other researchers, the immobilized structures will be integrated onto patterned microelectronic surfaces to monitor conductivity between the nanowires.The long-term goal is to refine these designs for single-molecule sensing applications. The project includes collaboration with Professor William Shih’s group at Harvard University and the Solid-State Physics group led by Professor Peter Bøggild at DTU.Effective communication skills are essential, as the successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with and co-supervise other students.The Gothelf Lab:
The lab, headed by Professor Kurt Gothelf, combines DNA Nanotechnology with organic chemistry and specializes in structural DNA nanotechnology, bioconjugation, nucleic acid chemistry and therapeutics, and biosensors.The group currently consists of 4 postdocs, 5 PhD students, 5 master students, more younger students, and 1 technician. The laboratories, located at iNANO, are modern and very well equipped with AFM, DNA synthesizers, MS-TOF, UV-Vis, Nanodrop, several HPLCs, fluorimeter, and more.We have access to NMR, TEM, and Cryo-EM. The lab collaborates closely with molecular biologists at iNANO. The group is international, with a majority of Danish students and the common language at all meetings is English. It is an important value for the Gothelf Lab to have a friendly and, mentally as well as physically, safe working environment for all members of the group.Place of work:
The place of work is the Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Centre ( ), Gustav Wieds Vej 14, Aarhus, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.
The iNANO center involves research groups at several departments at Aarhus University and iNANO has one of the largest collections of instruments for nanocharacterization in Northern Europe.Contact information:
For further information, please contact Professor Kurt Vesterager Gothelf: +45 60 20 27 25 orApplication procedure Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.
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Sat, 20 Apr 2024 07:31:13 GMT
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