The Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces (group Prof. H. Möhwald) and the Wildau University of Applied Sciences (group Prof. F. Lisdat) in Germany are looking for a
phd student
in the framework of a joint project in bionanotechnology. The aim of the project is the combination of protein multilayer arrangements with nanoparticles. Thus, the combination of redox proteins and enzymes with electrodes, surface characterisation, modification and integration of nanoparticles in protein assemblies and analytical applications are in the focus of research. We are looking for graduates in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology or other related fields of natural sciences who would like to work interdisciplinary. The project will last for 3 years and the payment is according to the general regulations in the public area in Germany (TVL13 0,5).
Applications please send to: Prof. F. Lisdat
Wildau University of Applied Sciences
Biosystems Technology
Bahnhofstr.1
Wildau 15745
Germany flisdat@tfh-wildau.de
Jun
09
PhD studentship available!
Applications are invited for an EPSRC-funded postgraduate studentship in the research groups of Dr T. Albrecht, Dr A. Kucernak, Department of Chemistry and the London Centre for Nanotechnology, and Prof. N. Brandon, Department of Earth Science and Engineering, Imperial College London, UK. The studentship is part of a collaborative project with South Africa, which includes mutual exchange visits.
The project will focus on the characterization of catalytically active nanoparticles using electrochemical techniques (fuel cell testing) and electrochemical STM. Candidates must have completed their undergraduate studies with a first or upper second class degree (or equivalent) in chemistry, physics or a related area, and ideally have some experience with STM or other scanning probe techniques. The position comes with a taxfree stipend of approximately £15,300 per year incl. fees (£3,390) and is available to start in October 2009.
Applications or requests for further details should be made to Dr T. Albrecht
(t.albrecht@imperial.ac.uk) or Dr A. Kucernak (a.kucernak@imperial.ac.uk).
Applications should be accompanied by a CV and the contact details of at least two
referees (closing date 15th August 2009).
