PhD Position project Modular Protein Polymers

July 4, 2008

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Stellenbeschreibung: The Chair Group Physical Chemistry and Colloid Science (PCC) performs fundamental research in a broad area of colloidal systems, nanotechnology, and surface physics.

PCC has a vacancy for THREE PhDs for the project Modular Protein Polymers.

Recent developments in the construction of genes make it possible to develop biosynthetic polymers built up entirely from aminoacids. The tendency of specific amino acid sequences to adopt specific secondary structures gives these protein polymers novel and unique self-assembling features. Three PhD positions are available:

- PhD 1 for developing new genes and protein polymers: experience in molecular biology or biotechnology is required
- PhD 2 for studying protein polymer self-assembly from solutions, as a function of appropriate triggers like temperature and pH change: experience in physicochemical methods is required
- PhD 3 for studying co-assembly of protein polymers with metals, to develop bio-based electronic wires and circuits: experience in physicochemical techniques is required.

Required education/skills:University Graduate
- MSc chemistry, applied physics, or biotechnology
- Good expression in written and oral English
- Excellent experimental skills
- Enthousiastic and innovative researcher with good contactual skills

Candidates having a solid background in physical chemistry, preferably with expertise in colloid and interface science and/or biochemistry/-molecular biology, are encouraged to apply for these PhD positions.

Job type: Research / Advising

Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers(Scientific discipline: Agriculture)

Organization:
Agrotechnology & Food Sciences Group (AFSG)
The Chair Group Physical Chemistry and Colloid Science (PCC)
AFSG is the organisation for development and transfer of knowledge in the field of sustainable applications of agro-components for safe and healthy food and non-food products.

The Chair Group Physical Chemistry and Colloid Science (PCC) performs fundamental research in a broad area of colloidal systems, nanotechnology and surface physics.

Conditions of employment:
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2500 – 3000
Salary: scale 10.
Maximum salary amount in Euro’s a month 2558
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 4 years
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
We offer you a full-time position for a period of 1,5 years with a possibility of extension for 2,5 years. Gross salary per month EURO 2000.00 in the first year rising to EURO 2558.00 per month in the fourth year.

Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Prof.dr.M.A. Cohen Stuart
Telephone number: 0317-483540
E-mail address: martien.cohenstuart@wur.nl
(http://www.pcc.wur.nl/UK/)

Application:
You can apply for this job before 18-07-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:

Wageningen UR – AFSG
Bode 118
I. Lamers
P.O.Box 17
6700 AA Wageningen
The Netherlands
E-mail: afsg-vacatures@wur.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AFSG 08.079.

Scholarship Tags: Modular, PhD, Polymers, Position, Project, Protein