PhD in biosensors

Highlights:

1. PhD in Polymer based biosensors with electronic read out techniques.

2. The research is situated in the domain of biosensors, more specifically in the field of molecular recognition between proteins and anti-bodies and between small organic molecules (e.g. histamine) and MIPs (molecular imprinted polymers).

3. Besides reference techniques like ELISA and micro fluorimetry, the focus will be on electronic detection methods (impedance spectroscopy). The purpose is to integrate the sensors in miniaturised polychannel devices and to optimise the systems for use on patient material (e.g. serum).

4. A close collaboration with the IMO-research group ‘Organic and polymeric chemistry’, the UHasselt Biomedical Research Institute and the NUTRIM institute of Maastricht University is essential in within this interdisciplinary project.

5. Master degree (or equivalent) in either physics, chemistry, engineering, materials science, biomedical sciences (bio-electronics & nanotechnology).

6. Knowledge in on of the subjects mentioned in the job description is of advantage. Students in their last year of their master program are also invited to apply.

7. The appointment has a duration of 2×2 years (assessment after 2 years).

Prof. dr. Patrick Wagner (IMO), +32 - 11 - 26 88 95, Patrick.Wagner@uhasselt.be
Prof. dr. Thomas Cleij (IMO), +32 - 11 - 26 83 10, Thomas.Cleij@uhasselt.be
Prof. dr. Marc D‘Olieslaeger, (IMO), +32 - 11 - 26 88 15, Marc.Dolieslaeger@uhasselt.be

Applicants must use the official application forms
which are available at the Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan - building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 03

or which can be downloaded here pdf-file / Word format.

The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Friday, July 3 2009.

Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be .

Postdoctoral position in analytical chemistry

Highlights:

1. A one-year postdoctoral position is available under the supervision of Professor Frank A. Gomez in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at California State University, Los Angeles.

2. The position will start as early as summer 2009, and it will be based in Los Angeles. The selected candidate is expected to have expertise in nanofabrication, microfluidics and instrumentation design to develop PCR on a novel chip-based platform in collaboration with Parallel Synthesis Technologies, Inc. a California-based company.

3. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required, and presentations and publication of scientific results in peer-reviewed journals are expected.

4. The candidate must have the ability to work in a team and interact effectively with a broad range of colleagues. Demonstrated ability to communicate in English to an international scientific audience is essential.

5. Please send your cover letter and CV (including publication list, prior research experience and contact information of three references) as a single pdf file to fgomez2@calstatela.edu . The search will continue until the position is filled.

http://www.calstatela.edu/dept/chem/gomez/index.htm
http://www.calstatela.edu/

Post-Doc position in Computational Structural Biology

Highlights:

1. Post-Doc position in Computational Structural Biology at the Zhang Initiative Research Unit, Advanced Science Institute, RIKEN, Japan.

2. The successful candidate will use computational tools to tackle problems in the area of protein folding, structure prediction, crystallographic phasing or drug design.

3. This position requires a PhD in biophysics, biochemistry, chemistry, bioinformatics or structural biology with experience in employing computational tools to solve biological or chemical problems.

4. Experience in protein folding, protein structure prediction, protein structure analysis, protein crystallography or structure-based drug design are highly desired.

5. Please submit: CV, 3
References Person to contact:
Kam Zhang, Ph.D
Surface mail address:
Zhang Initiative Research Unit, Advanced Science Institute, RIKEN (The Institute of Physical and Chemical Research), 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan

Email address: zhang-unit@riken.jp
Phone number: +81-48-467-8792
Fax number: +81-48-467-8790