PhD position- Supramolecular engineering of cell function (University of Twente, Netherlands)

Location	Enschede
Function types	PhD positions
Scientific fields	Engineering
Hours	38.0 hours per week
Education	University Graduate
End procedure	5 September 2011
Job number	158522

Job description

In my group tools from Supramolecular Chemistry are used to engineer cell function. Cell adhesion, migration and differentiation are important for various applications such as tissue engineering. This project is in collaboration with the medical centre in Enschede and cell biologists to improve the design and performance of bio-materials. The project deals with functionalizing and synthesizing proteins and peptides with supramolecular ligands, which are used for anchoring them onto surfaces that are patterned using lithographic techniques. The surfaces and assembly will be studied with advanced probe and light microscopy.

Requirements

For this challenging project enthusiastic PhD students who like to work in a multidisciplinary team and in an international environment. Methodologies that will be used are Supramolecular chemistry, Organic chemistry, Nanotechnology, Cell biology and Probe and light microscopy.
For information regarding the position please contact Dr. P. Jonkheijm; e-mail: p.jonkheijm@utwente.nl Tel. +31 (0)53 489 2987.
Applications: Please send your applications, through the application link, before September 5th, 2011.

Conditions of employment

- A PhD position for four years (with an evaluation after the first year)
- A stimulating scientific environment
- Gross salary ranging from € 2042 to € 2612 (4th yr) per month
- Holiday allowance (8%), end-of-year bonus (8.3%)
- Excellent facilities for professional and personal development.
- Good secondary conditions
- A green Campus with lots of sports facilities.