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PhD position at the Inorganic Nanoparticles Group
Employer: BARCELONA ADDS VALUE (HEURISTICA DE CATALUNYA, S.L.)
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Website: http://www.inorganicnanoparticles.net/
Employment Start Date: Flexible/to be discussed
Organization Description:

A new PhD position is now open in the Inorganic Nanoparticles Group of Prof. Víctor Puntes at the Catalan Institute of Nanotechnology, in Barcelona, Spain
Job Description:
The main task of the successful candidate will focus on the design, preparation and study of the different type of nanoparticles used during the project, which will be dispersed in in vitro cellular models and in vivo animal experimental models. This task involves the synthesis of the nanoparticles, the characterization of the nanoparticles as synthesized and the study of their physicochemical evolution in the different biological media.

 
Requirements:
  • Degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics or related field. A Master degree is not required but will be highly regarded.
  • Very good level of English.
  • Very good academic record. Grade average over 2 (for the 1-4 Spanish system) is desired.
  • Hands-on experience (or familiarity) on the synthetic procedures for the preparation of inorganic nanoparticles and on standard characterization techniques (Transmission Electron Microscopy, Z-Potential, Dynamic Light Scattering, X-Ray Diffraction, UV-Visible spectrophotometry). Knowledge of advanced microscopies and cryo-microscopy will be highly regarded.
  • Specific knowledge on the biochemistry of inflammatory processes and related biological assays, while not mandatory, will be a plus.
  • Proactivity, team-work spirit, and good communication skills are required, to work within our group and to collaborate with the project partners.

 
Job Application:

For more information:

http://www.b-value.com/info.php?jobid=737

For application directly our client:

Please send to Prof.Puntes at inorganicnanoparticles@gmail:Presentation/Cover letter;CV including contact details;Scanned copies of your academic record showing courses taken and marks,please,no other scanned documents;The contact e-mail of 2 referees
Date Posted: February 26, 2013