Postdoc in Nanomagnetics and Biodetection
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Lyngby-Taarbæk, 1 stilling
As part of the European project ‘NanoMag’, the Technical University of Denmark, Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology and Department of Physics offer a postdoctoral position. The NanoMag project aims to improve and redefine existing analysis methods for magnetic nanoparticles and nanobeads to form a self-consistent picture of the connection between the structure, magnetic properties and functionality of the magnetic nanoparticles. Moreover, the project includes applications of such nanoparticles for bioanalysis.
Working at DTU on the NanoMag project, you will contribute to the characterization of magnetic nanoparticles, primarily by use of Mössbauer spectroscopy, and be part of obtaining a general understanding of the particle properties in collaboration with leading experts on magnetic nanoparticles and metrology. Moreover you will be part of developing and using lab-on-a-chip biosensors based on a magnetic readout and applying these for detection of proteins and DNA.
The work in this multidisciplinary project will be carried out with much interaction with European partners in the project as well as with researchers at DTU.
Responsibilities and tasks
The postdoc will spend about one third of his/her time on physical characterization of magnetic nanoparticle and magnetic nanobead samples using Mössbauer spectroscopy and on combining these results with those obtained by project partners by other experimental techniques.
The postdoc will spend the remaining time on developing methods for magnetic biodetection of proteins and DNA attached to nanobeads in a lab-on-a-chip setting. This work will build on top of existing activities in the Magnetic Systems group at DTU Nanotech related to on-chip magnetic biosensing using an optomagnetic readout. The work will also involve the necessary operations to perform bioassays, such as the functionalization of magnetic beads and biodetection experiments.
During his/her work, the postdoc will contribute to training of bachelor, master and PhD students, and the postdoc will be responsible for reporting to EU.
Required qualifications
Candidates should have a PhD degree or equivalent in physics, chemistry or nanoscience/nanotechnology. Moreover, the candidate must have:
- extended experience with DNA detection in a lab-on-a-chip setting
- experience with fabrication of lab-on-a-chip systems
- experience with electrical measurements (such as lock-in technique)
- experience with applications of magnetic nanoparticles or magnetic nanobeads
- experience with magnetic characterization techniques, in particular Mössbauer spectroscopy, the analysis of data obtained using these techniques and their application on magnetic nanoparticles.
Preference will be given to candidates with
- excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills.
- peer-reviewed publications in the fields discussed above
- demonstrated ability to independently advance a cross-disciplinary research activity in a project with multiple collaborators.
We offer
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.
The period of employment from the starting date (as early as July 1, 2016) to the end of the project (Oct. 31, 2017). You will be employed at the Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology but will spend approximately one third of the time at the Department of Physics, both at the Technical University of Denmark.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Mikkel Fougt Hansen, tel.: +45 4525 6338, e-mail: Mikkel.hansen@nanotech.dtu.dk.
You can read more about the Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology on http://www.nanotech.dtu.dk
Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than Friday May 27, 2016. Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
- Application (cover letter)
- CV
- Diploma (an official translation into English)
- List of publications
Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
DTU Nanotech - the Department of Micro- and Nanotechnology - is situated in the northern part of Copenhagen. DTU Nanotech is a centre of excellence in micro- and nanotechnology utilizing sciences across the traditional boundaries of technology, thereby enabling innovative solutions for the benefit of society. DTU Nanotech has approx. 220 staff members. With 40 % international employees, the department constitutes an international environment.
DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and public service. Our staff of 5,800 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 10,300 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government, and public agencies.
