Openings:
The DNRF Niels Bohr Professorship has funds for 5 years to support 5 research positions and 4 graduate PhD studentships. We have filled the Senior Scientist/Researcher position, and one post doc position. The following positions are available
Post Doctoral Researcher (POSITIONS AVAILABLE)
The Danish National Research Foundation has awarded a 5-yr Niels Bohr Visiting Professorship to David Needham PhD and the Southern University of Denmark (SDU) (Jan 2013 – Dec 2017). The vision for the center is to create a world-class research and education facility for single micro and nano particle studies that can attract both academic and industrial researchers and establish new collaborations. These studies will be focused in a range of areas that SDU excels at, including, Physics, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Fundamental Living Technology and new approaches to anti-cancer drug delivery. One overall goal is to help internationalize Danish Science and to build new collaborations nationally and internationally with both academia and industry.
Positions are available for a Post Doctoral Researcher in the Center for Single Particle Science and Engineering, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Odense, Denmark. We are looking for both recent graduates as well as advanced post docs who have the strong potential to become full time faculty. The idea is for the successful candidates to conclude their post doctoral phase and to transition into a faculty position that embeds and enhances Needham’s SPSE concepts, methods, research, collaborations, and education into the university itself.
The ideal candidate will have advanced degrees (BSc, MS and PhD) in physics, chemistry, biophysics, materials science, or bioengineering. A familiarity with micropipet manipulation techniques as applied to colloidal particles or biological cells, optical microscopy, image processing, and data analyses and modeling, will be a distinct advantage. The candidate will also have a publication record in journals focusing on colloid and surface science, chemistry, biophysics, biomaterials, biochemistry or pharmaceuticals.
Scientifically, single particle science and engineering represents an extremely powerful set of techniques and tools for exploring natural, scientific, and technological phenomena at the micro and nano scales. The study of single particles includes all three states of matter (G, L, S) as micro- or nano-particles, biological cells, and even its adaptation for single-molecule studies. Applications include: fundamental surface and colloid chemistry, biophysics, materials science of multiphase multicomponent micro systems, pharmaceutics, and food science. A primary research focus in SPSE is also on anti-cancer drug delivery, and especially ones that utilize a detailed knowledge of endogenous fabrication of nanoparticles (like LDLs), their transport through the blood stream, and processes that govern uptake especially by cancer cells.
This position represents a special opportunity for the right person who excels at research, and is interested in advancing their career in the physical, chemical and pharmaceutical sciences. Yearly salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.
Please send full CV and names of three referees to:
David Needham PhD, Niels Bohr Professor
Center for Single Particle Science and Engineering
Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy
University of Southern Denmark
Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M, Denmark
Odense,
Denmark
or e-mail to needham@sdu.dk
Applications will be accepted until position is filled
Research Assistant (POSITON AVAILABLE)
Applications are sought for a full-time Research Assistant in the Center for Single Particle Science and Engineering (SPSE), University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Odense, Denmark. The position is primarily to assist the PI and other researchers in the Center on a variety of projects focused on micro- and nano- particle studies.
Scientifically, single particle science and engineering represents an extremely powerful set of techniques and tools for exploring natural, scientific, and technological phenomena at the micro and nano scales. The study of single particles includes all three states of matter (G, L, S) as micro- or nano-particles, biological cells, and even its adaptation for single-molecule studies. While other topics will be considered, a primary research focus in SPSE is on anti-cancer drug delivery, and especially ones that utilize a detailed knowledge of endogenous fabrication of nanoparticles (like LDLs), their transport through the blood stream, and processes that govern uptake especially by cancer cells. As such, suitable qualification includes a Masters or Bachelors degree with training in the physical, chemical and technological sciences or engineering. Having already some experience in research would be preferable. The individual will also be trained and is expected to become proficient in micropipet manipulation techniques. The position could also include initiating and maintaining cell culture and so some experience in biology and specifically cell culture would be an advantage.
As the Center engages in national and international collaborations and industrial partnerships, we anticipate that applications of the work will be in pharmaceutics, material science, living technologies, food, energy, agricultural, environmental and chemical industries. The Center is also expected to engage in education of bachelors and graduate students as well as attract visiting students and scientists from other institutions, and industry for training and workshops. Thus one aspect of the position will be to help the researchers in the center to teach, demonstrate and collaborate with these groups, and even engage in rudimentary micropipet manipulation instruction.
This is a one-year position, starting February 1st 2013, and is renewable subject to performance and availability of funds that are scheduled to exist through Dec. 2017.
This position represents a special opportunity for the right person who has already shown an aptitude for research, has an ability to maintain, and operate scientific and technical instrumentation, and is interested in advancing their career in the physical, chemical and pharmaceutical sciences. Yearly salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.
Please send full CV and names of three referees to:
David Needham PhD, Niels Bohr Professor
Center for Single Particle Science and Engineering
Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy
University of Southern Denmark
Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M, Denmark
Odense,
Denmark
or e-mail to needham@sdu.dk
Applications will be accepted until position is filled
Graduate PhD Studentships (2 POSITONS AVAILABLE)
PhD fellowships in Single (micro- nano-) Particle Science and Engineering. Positions open Jan 2013.
Starting in January 2013, two 3-year stipends to complete PhD studies in Single Particle Science and Engineering are available at the Center for SPSE, SDU. A list of projects aligned with the mission of the Center, are listed in the Student Area on our web site. These include,
1. The Dissolution of Liquid Microdroplets into a Second Solvent (fundamental studies into dissolution mechanisms, diffusion coefficients and solubilities, with applications in chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries)
2. The Precipitation of Various Solutes (polymers, salts, drugs) from Dissolving Solution Microdroplets (fundamental studies in phase behavior, again with applications in chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries)
3. Microglassification of Proteins and Peptides (preservation and formulation of protein therapeutics, including antibodies)
4. Equilibrium and Dynamic Interfacial Tensions (development and testing of new Lung surfactants; reactions and phase separations at interfaces)
5. Endogenous-Inspired Anti-Cancer Treatments: Formulation of Hydrophobic Drugs (Reverse engineering nature’s designs for new approaches to anti-cancer drug delivery, especially for metastatic cancer)
A. Phase Behavior and Mixing (Non-Mixing) of Triolein-Cholesteryl Oleate-Cholesterol-Lecithin Emulsions
B. Fabrication and testing of a Pure-Drug, Ligand-Targeted Nanoparticle for Metastatic Cancer
6. Chemical and Biological Reactions at Micro Droplet Interfaces (Project with FLinT) (observing and characterizing interfacial chemistry at the surface of an aqueous microdroplet and an oil phase, or vice versa)
7. Droplet Interface Bilayers (Usig the bilayer formed between two water droplets in oil to study physical, chemical and transport properties of lipid bilayer membranes
See PhD-Project descriptions here
Outstanding candidates with a strong background in experimental physics, biophysics, pharmaceutical or physical chemistry are invited to apply. The successful applicant will be enrolled in the Graduate School of Physics Chemistry and Pharmacy at the University of Southern Denmark.
PhD Applications should be made through the Graduate School (http://www.sdu.dk/en/Forskning/PhD) as advertised at http://www.jobs.sdu.dk/ see Two PhD Fellowships in Single (micro- and nano-) Particle Science and Engineering (stillingsnr.: 123053)
Application must be made in the form of a Declaration of Interest including the following:
A research proposal/description of your approach to the above project (max one page excluding references)
A letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the project in question (max. two pages)
Detailed CV, including personal contact information
Copies of diplomas, Bachelor as well as Master’s degree, including transcript of notes
At least two signed reference letters
All applications should be marked: “Job ID 123053”.
Further information about the PhD-study can be found at the homepage of the University.
Applications must be forwarded by e-mail (in Adobe PDF format alternatively Word 2003 or newer format), preferably as one PDF-file to sciencejobs@sdu.dk.
Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated. This also applies to reference letters.
David Needham PhD, Niels Bohr Professor
Center for Single Particle Science and Engineering
Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy
University of Southern Denmark
Campusvej 55, DK 5230 Odense M, Denmark
Odense,
Denmark
e-mail needham@sdu.dk