Tenure Track Assistant Professor Quantum Materials

 

We are looking for an Assistant Professor who can strengthen our position in the field of Quantum Materials. This experimental position will focus on advancing synthesis and/or characterization techniques, while applying them to explore quantum materials, such as complex oxides, and van der Waals materials and their heterostructures. Quantum materials are materials that exhibit uncommon states of matter that present quantum properties and emergent phenomena on a macroscopic scale. Some examples are materials that show new forms of magnetism or superconductivity. Avenues of interest may come from novel material systems where proximity effects change and enrich the properties of the material. Similarly, in-operando studies, where, for example, samples are electrically biased or mechanically strained may be of value. To understand the properties and modifications of quantum materials it is essential to control and study them at the atomic scale, and to improve insight in the relation between the emergent states and the structure and doping of the material, as well as the role of defects. Examples of relevant expertise and techniques are -in addition to material synthesis- various scanning-probe-based techniques (various types of STM, AFM, SNOM), XPS, and various X-ray and electron (and neutron) diffraction techniques (possibly in part at large-scale facilities). Notably, while collaboration is encouraged, too much overlap with existing research activities at the Zernike Institute that mainly use electron microscopy, ARPES and molecular ultrafast spectroscopy is considered undesirable.

As Assistant Professor you will:

• set up and develop your own research line and research group
• supervise PhD students
• acquire external funding
• promote the societal relevance of your research
• teach in and contribute to the development of the degree programs of the School of Science and Engineering, especially courses with Physics and Applied Physics content
• contribute to the organization of the faculty, for example by participating in working groups and committees, in the domains of teaching, research and management.

At the stage of Assistant Professor 60% of your time is for research, 30% for teaching activities and 10% for organizational tasks.

Qualifications

We encourage you to apply if you have:

• a PhD degree in Physics, Applied Physics or a related field
• at least two years of postdoctoral experience outside of the Netherlands, preferably in a different country than where you received your PhD (can be compensated for after the appointment via extended research visits abroad)
• a relevant international network
• excellent research qualities, as shown by a publication record in international peer-reviewed journals and proceedings of renowned conferences
• a good track record in teaching, appropriate to your career stage
• demonstrable organizational competences
• cross-cultural sensitivity
• good command of spoken and written English.

And you are:

• a team player with good communication skills
• able to acquire substantial research grants from external sources
• willing to obtain a University Teaching Qualification (Dutch: BKO) within three years
• able to speak the Dutch language or motivated to speak it within five years.

Organisation

The University of Groningen is a research university with a global outlook, deeply rooted in Groningen, City of Talent. Quality has been our top priority for over four hundred years, and with success: the University is currently in or around the top 100 on several influential ranking lists.

The Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) is the largest faculty within the University. We offer first-rate education and research in a wide range of science and engineering disciplines, from classical disciplines such as mathematics, astronomy and mechanical engineering, to interdisciplinary fields such as artificial intelligence, pharmacy and nanoscience. Our community has an open and informal character with students and staff from around the world.

The position we offer will be embedded in the Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials. The Zernike Institute’s strength lies in focused, curiosity-driven, symbiotic studies of functional materials involving researchers from physics, chemistry and biomolecular sciences. The driving force is the desire to understand how things work at the microscopic level, also known as the molecular scale. This is the realm of nanoscience and nanotechnology. In this field, the Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials covers the whole chain from synthesizing materials, building devices, characterizing materials and devices, and investigating the theoretical foundation of their properties.

Conditions of employment

We offer you a full-time position as Assistant Professor in our faculty’s tenure track system Career Paths in Science and:

• a salary, depending on qualifications and work experience, from € 3,821 up to a maximum of € 5,943 gross per month (scale 11 or 12 CAO Dutch Universities, depending on your career stage) for a full-time position
• holiday allowance and end-of-year bonus of respectively 8% and 8.3% of your yearly salary
• a pension scheme
• maternity and parental leave
• the possibility to work part-time (0.9 FTE or 0.8 FTE)
• a mentor program and a broad range of opportunities for personal development
• dual career support for partners of new faculty members moving to Groningen.

Consider our website for more information about the working conditions at the University of Groningen: https://www.rug.nl/(...)with-us/that-is-why/

As Assistant Professor you will enter a tenure track that, if followed successfully, will lead to a Full Professorship in approximately 10 years. In case of a full-time contract, you will initially be appointed for 7 years and your performance will be assessed after 5 years. This moment may be extended with at most one year in case of a life event (e.g. prolonged illness or maternity leave). If your assessment is positive, you will get a tenured appointment as an Associate Professor. After another 4 to 7 years you will be assessed for promotion to the position of Full Professor. Please consider Career Paths in Science for a complete description of our tenure track system as well as the criteria for promotion: https://www.rug.nl/(...)ce-edition-4?lang=en.

Profile report in which the position is described in more detail: https://www.rug.nl/(...)/structuurrapporten/

Application

We invite you to submit a complete application including:

• a cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position
• a curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and a list with names of references
• a list of five self-selected ‘best papers’
• a statement of your teaching goals and experience
• a description of your scientific interest and plans.

You may apply for this position until 1 June 11:59pm / before 2 June 2022 Dutch local time (CET) by means of the application form (click on "Apply" below on the advertisement on the university website).

The selection for interviews will be communicated approximately mid-June 2022. At this stage we prepare for both the options for onsite and online interviews to occur 11-13 July 2022. In case of online interviews, the final selection will take place in a two-step procedure: (1) Candidates are invited for online interviews (including a seminar and a short presentation on research and teaching goals), (2) based on the online interview the top candidate(s) are invited to visit the faculty in a custom-made program taking the current traveling and safety restrictions into account.

The University of Groningen strives to be a university in which students and staff are respected and feel at home, regardless of differences in background, experiences, perspectives, and identities. We believe that working on our core values of inclusion and equality are a joint responsibility and we are constructively working on creating a socially safe environment. Diversity among students and staff members enriches academic debate and contributes to the quality of our teaching and research. We therefore invite applicants from underrepresented groups in particular to apply. For more information, see also our diversity policy webpage: https://www.rug.nl/(...)rsity-and-inclusion/
Our selection procedure follows the guidelines of the Recruitment code (NVP): https://www.nvp-hrnetwerk.nl/sollicitatiecode/ and European Commission's European Code of Conduct for recruitment of researchers: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/charter/code
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Information

For information you can contact:

• Prof. dr. ir. C.H. van der Wal, Scientific Director of the Zernike Institute, c.h.van.der.wal@rug.nl

Please do not use the e-mail address(es) above for applications.

Additional information

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• More information about the employment conditions of the University of Groningen

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Postdoc in Electron Microscopy to Understand Self-assembly of Soft Matter at the Molecular Level

 

The newly established group “Nano-Micro-Macro. Structure in Materials” at DTU Nanolab is seeking a post-doctoral research scientist to study the (self-)assembly and functionalization of soft matter nanostructures by means of state-of-the-art electron microscopy.

We strive at developing and applying concepts for characterizing structures, mainly focusing on cutting-edge atomic-resolution electron microscopy (EM), micro-electro-mechanical-systems (MEMS), and theoretical modelling. The interdisciplinary efforts aim at relating the (atomic-scale) structure, dynamics and functions of materials under operational conditions to develop a fundamental understanding of process-structure-property relationships. The focus here is on biotechnology.

Ideas and concepts developed in this project will advance our fundamental understanding of how structurally complex systems and hierarchical functional materials form in a bottom-up approach, from proteins and pharmaceuticals to nanocomposites. This project supports the ongoing efforts at DTU Nanolab to expand research activities in soft matter characterization and nanofabrication. The position and further activities are fully funded by a Starting Grant of the Novo Nordisk Foundation (NNF, DK).

Responsibilities and tasks
In nature, countless structures are formed through (self-)organization of preformed building blocks. In contrast, bottom-up assembly of synthetic materials with predefined structures and properties still seems challenging. For example, mesostructured materials with well-defined properties can be designed through multiscale assembly, combining self-assembly of predefined building blocks (e.g. molecules) with a subsequent organization and functionalization.

Our endeavor will enhance our understanding of mechanisms to ‘grow’ functional nanomaterials and develop tailored synthesis routes for pre-designed functionalities. However, numerous challenges still need to be overcome.

Your overall focus will be to strengthen our efforts to ‘visualize’ dynamics in soft matter with single molecule resolution under realistic conditions, by means of (in-situ) electron microscope.

You will work and collaborate closely with nearby colleagues, and with academic partners in Denmark as well as abroad, all working at the technological and methodological edge of modern electron microscopy to advance materials science.

The project might also involve (extended) stays at external EM sites for supplementary experimental work using equipment and techniques that are currently not yet available at DTU. The project requires you to be open to spend research stays in other labs and the self-dependency to acquire and transfer methodological expertise from one research site to another. Therefore, it is suited for someone who has a deep interest in method implementation, is willing to work independently, and has the flexibility to work at multiple research sites. With your work you will help to establish an important methodological branch in our group.

Your primary tasks will be to:

• Develop a mechanistic understanding of self-assembly processes of functional structures;
• Develop concepts to ‘visualize’ molecular building blocks;
• Develop concepts to observe individual building blocks in self-assembly processes;
• Develop protocols to mitigate probe-induced side reactions;
• Develop data-driven concepts and workflows;
• Develop new project ideas, grant proposals as well as new course material;
• Develop & supervise student projects at all levels.

Qualifications
As a postdoctoral researcher, you will have the opportunity to work on an interesting and challenging project that will profit from your enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to implement new methodologies.

We are specifically looking for someone with significant experience in state-of-the-art transmission electron microscopy (STEM/TEM). A strong background in scientific programming and deep knowledge of soft matter and materials synthesis will be advantageous.

• PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, materials science, or a related field.
• Prior experience in electron microscopy, sample preparation, data acquisition and analysis are required. Prior exposure to in-situ EM and MEMS technology is a strong plus.
• A strong background in soft matter synthesis and functionalization is desired.
• Self-motivation as well as strong team player and networking skills are required.
• You should have an interest in supporting the supervision of BSc, MSc, and doctoral students.
• Publications in high-quality journals and presentations at international conferences.
• Ability to manage a research project; to properly report, organize and publish research data.

The candidate should also have demonstrated outstanding problem-solving skills as well as very good communication skills in both spoken and written English.

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 3 years. Starting date is 1 August 2022 (or according to mutual agreement).

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Joerg Jinschek, email: jojin@dtu.dk. 

You can read more about DTU Nanolab at www.nanolab.dtu.dk/english.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 31 May 2022 (Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• Research Vision Statement (<1 page) of how you would approach the stated scientific goal
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications

Applications can be reviewed before the deadline on an ongoing basis, however applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

DTU Nanolab's state of the art facilities, including the theoretical and practical expertise of our dedicated staff of around 80 researchers and technicians, provide a unique opportunity for a successful project. DTU Nanolab runs one of the most advanced university owned open access nanofabrication cleanrooms as well as a powerful and complementary suite of transmission and scanning electron microscopes. We conduct research in fabrication technologies and characterization methods, including novel materials and technology-near applications.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear vision to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That vision lives on today. DTU has 12,900 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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Postdoc in the Biological Roles of Protein Aggregate Stability

 

The research group of Prof. Alexander K. Buell at the department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine (DTU Bioengineering) at Technical University of Denmark is looking to recruit a postdoctoral fellow, to start as soon as possible. Our research group is situated within the section of Protein Chemistry and Enzyme Technology, where world-leading expertise in protein chemistry and structural biology is concentrated. Our laboratory performs cutting-edge experimental research in the field of protein and peptide self-assembly and aggregation. The applied methods include protein engineering as well as various spectroscopy, scattering, biosensing and microfluidics techniques and we work on a range of protein systems the aggregation of which is associated with human disease.

The overall aim of our research is to achieve a profound mechanistic understanding of protein and peptide assembly into ordered (fibrillar, crystalline) and disordered (amorphous, liquid droplet) condensed phases and of the physico-chemical factors and sequence determinants that drive it. To achieve these goals, we also collaborate with structural, computational and medical biologists. The motivation behind our research is to enable rational control of such assembly processes in the context of human disorders, protein biotechnology as well as in the creation of novel types of functional biomaterials. 

Research project
In this project, which is funded by the Lundbeck Foundation, the aim is to quantify the thermodynamic stability of various condensed and aggregated states of the proteins alpha-synuclein and TDP-43, as well as variants (mutants, truncated forms and PTMs) thereof. The results of these biophysical experiments will then be compared with the degradability of the aggregates by chaperones and the proteasome. The project will involve collaborations with world-leading researchers in Germany, France and the UK. More detailed information on the project can be obtained on request.   

Responsibilities and tasks
The successful candidate will contribute to the establishment of a new experimental methodology with the aim of probing the relationship between protein aggregate stability and degradability. Further tasks will include:

• Assistance in and involvement with other research projects and topics in the group
• Help with the supervision of a PhD student who is also involved in the project
• Taking responsibility for the functioning of research equipment
• Experimental design, data analysis, writing of scientific articles and presentations at conferences and meetings

Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD degree or equivalent in molecular biology, biophysics or related fields. The successful candidate should:

• Be interested in the quantitative study of biomolecular systems in vitro
• Have documented practical experience with recombinant protein expression and purification, ideally of intrinsically disordered protein systems, as well as their quantitative biophysical characterisation
• Experience with the reconstitution of complex, multi-component biochemical reaction systems in vitro is an advantage
• Feel comfortable in an interdisciplinary research environment of openness and collaboration
• Have a strong track record in the generation, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of scientific results (as demonstrated by peer reviewed publications, oral presentations, teaching and outreach activities)

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is initially for 2 years.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Prof. Alexander K. Buell, alebu@dtu.dk. Homepages: Protein Biophysics and Buelllab.

You can read more about the DTU Bioengineering at DTU at www.bioengineering.dtu.dk/english.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 31 May 2022 (Danish time). Apply online at www.career.dtu.dk. Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications
• Names and contact details of 2-3 referees

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear vision to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That vision lives on today. DTU has 12,900 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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PhD Scholarship in Data Science Pipeline for Cardiovascular Diseases

 

DTU Health Tech is looking for a PhD candidate in data science for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The purpose of this project is to research, design, implement, and test a workflow pipeline for training of machine learning prediction algorithms for cardiovascular events.

You will join the Digital Health section of DTU Health Tech. We are a multi-disciplinary team of biomedical engineers, computer scientists, and UX researchers who research digital technologies for health, healthcare, and life science, in order to improve healthcare delivery and make healthcare more personalized and precise. We have an extensive research record within data science in CVD and you will join a team of senior researchers and other PhD students working with us. You will also work closely with cardiologists at the Department of Cardiology at the Copenhagen University Hospital (Danish: Bispebjerg-Frederiksberg Hospital) who will provide clinical supervision.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your research will focus on establishing an end-to-end pipeline for data science in CVD with a special focus on atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure (HF). This pipeline will consist of three main parts: (i) collection of ECG and contextual data from patients, (ii) ground-truth annotation from clinicians, and (iii) a self-optimizing and extensible data science analysis engine containing model for prediction of cardiac events. Primary focus is on the overall software architecture and distributed system design of the pipeline, secondary on the user experience (UX) design of the data collection sub-systems, and tertiary on the design of data science methods.

This position requires skills in software engineering, mobile sensing, UX design, and health data science, including software development, mobile programming, sensor integration, distributed computing, and data processing using modern AI- and ML-based tools. Furthermore, a structured approach to research and strong communication skills in English in written and oral dissemination is core. Finally, since you will be spending time with a clinical team at the hospital, good collaborative skills and understanding of clinical work is also important.

From an academic point of view, you must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree in addition to a bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS points).

Ideally, your master degree should be in computer science / engineering or biomedical engineering with a focus on software engineering and data science.

More specifically you should have most of the following qualifications:

• Strong theoretical and practical background in software engineering, software architecture, distributed computing, data science, and human-computer interaction.
• Experience in mobile sensing, ubiquitous computing, and wearable devices.
• Experience in data science methods, incl. machine/deep learning algorithms, especially in ECG or other biomedical signal processing applications.
• Strong mastery of a programming languages like Python, Java, Kotlin, Dart, Swift, or similar.
• Strong communication skills in English – both in writing and orally.
• Knowledge on clinical work, e.g., in cardiology

The language of communication at DTU is English.

Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education.  

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years. Start date is as soon as possible.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information
If you want to know more, please contact the main supervisor directly – Jakob E. Bardram at: jakba [at] dtu.dk.

Read more about:

• DTU Health Tech
• The Digital Health section
• The PhD School at DTU Health Tech
• mCardia – and example of our work in CVD

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 31 May 2022 (Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma including official description of grading scale
• Links to, or copy of any research papers you may have been part of
• Link to a code portfolio stored in an online repositories like GitHub

You may apply prior to ob­tai­ning your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it. 

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

DTU Health Tech engages in research, education, and innovation base on technical and natural science for the healthcare sector. The Healthcare sector is a globally expanding market with demands for the most advanced technological solutions. DTU Health Tech creates the foundation for companies to develop new and innovative services and products which benefit people and create value for society. DTU Health Techs expertise spans from imaging and biosensor techniques, across digital health and biological modelling, to biopharma technologies. The department has a scientific staff of about 210 persons, 140 PhD students and a technical/administrative support staff of about 160 persons, of which a large majority contributes to our research infrastructure and related commercial activities.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear vision to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That vision lives on today. DTU has 12,900 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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