BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
We are looking for a one-year postdoc with experience in microfluidics to join our mission to make artificial spider silk as an environmentally friendly alternative. The postdoc position would result in a microfluidic chip prototype that can create high quality artificial spider silk. The position is to commence 1 October 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.
This postdoctoral position is a collaborative effort between the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) in Odense and the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) in Kgs. Lyngby. Although the successful candidate will be officially affiliated with SDU, the first half of the appointment, spanning six months, will be predominantly based at DTU. During this period, you will work closely with a dedicated research assistant at DTU Bioengineering, in Winnie Svendsen’s laboratory. Here you will be using COMSOL™ Physics to simulate microfluidic chips for artificial spider silk fabrication. The chips will be fabricated and tested by you and the research assistant at DTU Bioengineering.
The subsequent six months of the postdoc position will be centred at SDU in Odense, working with Jonathan Brewer. This phase of the project will focus on tuning the silk production to obtain specific mechanical properties. The work will be done by combining characterization of the artificial silk using advanced microscopy techniques and mechanical testing to optimize microfluidic chip and flow design.
The project is done in collaboration with Irina Iachina at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, so if needed visits to MIT might have to be undertaken.
Beyond the cutting-edge research experience, the job will offer many networking opportunities with world leading scientific laboratories. As the purpose of the project is to create a functional prototype for a start-up this job can also offer a view into the world of start-ups and a possible job at the created start-up.
Requirements:
- PhD degree in natural sciences, materials engineering, microfluidics.
- Minimum one-year hands-on experience working with microfluidics.
- Experience with chip design in for example CAD.
If you are an ambitious researcher interested in making a substantial impact at the intersection of microfluidics and environmentally sustainable materials, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our team seeking to redefine the possibilities of artificial spider silk production and making a greener future.
Deadline: 12 September 2023.
Please see the full call, including how to apply, on www.sdu.dk.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Odense Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Syddansk Universitet, Campusvej, 5230 Odense M
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 12-09-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
Ved skriftlig henvendelse: www.sdu.dk
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