Postdoctoral Researcher – Lipid Membrane: The Soft BioColloids group at the University of Bordeaux, led by Assist. Prof. Laura Alvarez, seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to study the interaction of lipid membranes with chemotactic colloids. This is an 18-month position starting in July 2024, in collaboration with Prof. Anđela Šarić’s group at ISTA, Austria.
Postdoctoral Researcher – Interaction of Lipid Membranes with Chemotactic Colloids
Job Summary Table:
| Designation | Postdoctoral Researcher |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Interaction of Lipid Membranes with Chemotactic Colloids |
| Location | University of Bordeaux, France |
| Starting Date | July 2024 |
| Duration | 18 months |
| Eligibility | PhD in chemical engineering, physical chemistry, or physics |
| How to Apply | Online application with required documents |
| Last Date to Apply | Apply as soon as possible. |
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area:
Interaction of Lipid Membranes with Chemotactic Colloids
Location:
University of Bordeaux, France
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Education: PhD in Chemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Physics, or equivalent.
- Experience: Proven experience with lipid vesicles or colloidal systems.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in image analysis and particle tracking using Matlab or Python.
- Strong experimental skills.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Creative problem-solving abilities.
Job Description:
The selected candidate will engage in:
- Fabrication of soft active vesicles and catalytic colloidal particles.
- Studying interactions and behaviors in controlled chemical landscapes.
- Collaborating with Prof. Anđela Šarić’s group at ISTA for numerical simulations.
- Possible secondment to Prof. Šarić’s group by the end of the postdoc.
Offer:
- 18-month contract.
- Access to state-of-the-art laboratories and shared facilities.
- Involvement in international and European collaborative networks.
- Competitive salary based on French scales for postdocs.
- Vacation and maternity/paternity leave according to French law.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents online:
- Cover letter (max. 1 page) describing motivation and research experience.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Digital copies of Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. degree certificates.
- Contact details of two to three references.
Email: laura.alvarez-frances@u-bordeaux.fr
Website: Soft BioColloids Group
Twitter: @LauraAlvarez_F
Last Date to Apply:
Apply as soon as possible.
