Summary: Join the NanoSensing research group at Ghent University to conduct international top-research in the field of degradable hybrid nanomaterials for physiological thermometry and develop materials combining nanothermometry and drug delivery.
- Designation: Post Doctoral Researcher
- Research Area: Degradable hybrid nanomaterials for physiological thermometry and drug delivery
- Location: Ghent University, Department of Chemistry, Ghent, Belgium
- Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD degree in Sciences: chemistry, or a PhD degree in engineering sciences: materials science, or a PhD degree in engineering sciences: chemical technology or equivalent
- Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written)
- Prior experience in luminescence spectroscopy, luminescence thermometry, nanomaterials synthesis, hybrid materials synthesis, (organo)silica materials synthesis, drug delivery
- Familiarity with characterization techniques such as powder XRD, UV-Vis, FT-IR
- Experience or interest in transferring knowledge from academia to industry and in the exploitation of results in patents
- Track record of high-impact scientific publications in international peer-reviewed academic journals
- Previous contributions to communications or oral presentations at scientific meetings and congresses
- Ability to guide master and PhD students, as well as write/correct papers and conference contributions
- Willingness to work at interdisciplinary boundaries, in close collaboration with other group members
- Team player with a strong sense of autonomy and responsibility
- Job Description:
- Conduct international top-research in the field of degradable hybrid nanomaterials for physiological thermometry and develop degradable materials combining nanothermometry and drug delivery
- Assist in directing the NanoSensing research group: actively participate in drafting new research proposals and guiding master thesis students and PhD students
- Carry out materials synthesis, spectroscopy measurements at varying temperature, thermometry calculations, and model experiments concerning combining the developed hybrid nanothermometers with doxorubicin drug release
- How to Apply:
- Submit the following documents to Prof. Anna Kaczmarek at anna.kaczmarek@ugent.be:
- Detailed CV including information about academic achievements and study results
- Cover letter describing the application motivation
- Transcript of the required degree
- Name and contact details of three references willing to provide a letter of recommendation
- PhD thesis in pdf format (if not confidential)
- Last Date for Apply: 04/11/2024 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
