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PhD position: Intermolecular forces in confined nanopores
Project description
How does life emerge from molecules and cells? This is the central question that motivates us. With curiosity and passion, we study everything from atoms to living organisms. The Biocenter at the University of Basel is one of the world’s leading life science institutions. With 32 research groups, high-end core facilities and 500 employees, we are a vibrant international research community that has spawned fundamental discoveries and Nobel Prize winners in biology and medicine. Become part of our community!
The Roderick Lim research group at the Biocenter of the University of Basel, Switzerland, encourages talented and motivated individuals to apply for a four-year PhD program.
The Lim lab is interested in understanding how biological nuclear pore complexes (NPCs) regulate selective transport processes and how this function can be exploited in the design of bio-inspired artificial nanopores. In this project, we hope to apply high-speed atomic force microscopy (HS-AFM) and other super-resolution microscopes to resolve the intermolecular forces at work within nuclear pores and artificial “nucleopore-like” nanopores.
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Your Position
In addition to basic research, PhD candidates must be involved in undergraduate teaching.
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Interested candidates should have a background in experimental physics, biophysics, nanoscience, physical chemistry, materials science or related disciplines. Excellent candidates should have experience in AFM and/or HS-AFM. Familiarity with Jacob Israelachvili’s classic textbook Intermolecular and Surface Forces is preferred. The ideal candidate should be highly interactive and able to conduct research independently in a team environment. Solid oral and written English skills are a must.
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What we offer you
We are a multinational interdisciplinary laboratory that combines biophysical, molecular and cellular approaches to study interesting biological problems. The successful candidate will benefit from a highly stimulating collaborative research environment and state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities in the new Biozentrum Research Tower.
Basel is an international city with residents from 150 countries. Located on the border between Switzerland, Germany and France, Basel is Europe’s most important center for life sciences. Basel offers a high standard of living and a colorful cultural scene.