PhD position - Multidimensional characterisation of bionanoparticles (m/f/d)

Your workplace
The CAARE project is a European Doctoral Networks project based at the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Technical Faculty at the Institute of Particle Technology. The project's goal is to characterize and recover bionanoparticles for use in vaccine development and gene therapy. As part of the network, 14 doctoral candidates will be trained at seven European institutions and will benefit from close collaboration with renowned industry and research partners.

Our benefits

• 30 days annual leave at five working days per week with additional free days on December 24 and 31
• Pleasant work environment
• Diverse opportunities for further education and training
• Personal development opportunities
• Collegial and supportive working atmosphere
• Joint team activities
• Discounted meals in our canteens
• Office space within walking distance of public transportation
• Active health management
• Opportunity to learn a new language
• Visibility of your research and networking opportunities

Your Tasks

• Characterization of bionanoparticles (e.g., AAV gene therapy vectors, VLPs) using multidimensional characterization techniques
• Conducting experiments with analytical ultracentrifugation, complemented by nanoparticle tracking analysis and dynamic light scattering
• Experimental characterization combined with modelling tools such as Brownian dynamics or bead modelling to predict transport properties
• Use Modelling tools to validate experimental results and provide operating parameters for continuous flow ultracentrifuges
• Documenting and presenting research findings

Your Profile

• Completed scientific higher education (Master's/Diploma) at a recognized university in (Bio)Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biophysics, or a related field
• Ideally, research experience in one or more of the following areas: Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Bioprocessing, Biophysics
• High motivation and enjoyment in working in an international, interdisciplinary environment

The mobility rule for European Doctoral Networks applies: Researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of their host organization (Germany) for more than twelve months in the three years immediately before the start of employment.

Please attach a letter of motivation, a CV, and the contact information (including email addresses) of two academic references to your application.

Application deadline: 2024-11-15

Title: PhD position - Multidimensional characterisation of bionanoparticles (m/f/d)

Job start date: 2025-02-01

Payment: 3950 €

Working time: full time

Weekly working hours: 40,00

Temporary Contract: yes

Reason for temporary contract: Limited research project

Period of Temporary Contract: 36 Months

Work location: Cauerstraße 4, 91058 Erlangen

Contact: Johannes Walter
Tel.: +49 9131 85-70480
Mobil: johannes.walter@fau.de

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