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

Logo partnership for the goals
LEVEL
Master student
PhD, researcher
TYPE
PhD & PostDoc positions
MODES
-
LANGUAGE
-
ECTS
-
PERIOD
-

Description

Your workplace:

The CAARE project is a European Doctoral Networks project and is 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:

  • Regular promotion to the next level and increase in salary pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement for the public service of the German Länder (TV-L) or remuneration pursuant to the Bavarian Public Servants Remuneration Act (BayBesG) plus an additional annual bonus
  • 30 days annual leave at five working days per week with additional free days on December 24 and 31
  • Occupational pension scheme and asset accumulation savings scheme
  • 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

Additional information:

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.

FAU as place to work:

Die Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), gegründet im Jahr 1743, zählt mit knapp 40.000 Studierenden und 6.600 Mitarbeitenden zu den führenden Forschungsuniversitäten in Deutschland. Unsere fünf Fakultäten bieten ein breites Spektrum moderner Wissenschaftsdisziplinen, von den Natur- und Ingenieurwissenschaften über Medizin, Jura und Wirtschaftswissenschaften bis hin zu den Geisteswissenschaften und Theologie. Bürokratisch unterstützt werden die Fakultäten durch unsere Mitarbeitenden der Zentralen Universitätsverwaltung (ZUV).

Was die FAU als Volluniversität wirklich auszeichnet, ist unsere lebendige Interdisziplinarität. Forschung und Lehre heben sich durch intensive fachübergreifende Zusammenarbeit ab, die unser Universitätsleben prägt. Hier entstehen innovative Ideen und Lösungen. Willkommen an der FAU, wo Wissen verbindet und Zukunft gestaltet wird.

Summary of information:

Application deadline: 15.11.2024

Starting date: 01.02.2025

Place: Technische Fakultät, Cauerstraße 4, 91058 Erlangen

Salary/Compensation: 3.950€/month

Working time: full-time, 40,00 hours per week

Duration: 36 months

Job offer published at FAU: 28.10.2024

SDG info

Relevant SDGs

-

Time format

Full period

Application deadline

-

ECTS

-

Credentials

-

EELISACommunity

-

MAX NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

-

Organizer

Activity provider / partner

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg