We are developing a platform for label-free characterization of single (bio)molecules and nanoparticles, bringing the lab-on-a-chip concept to the ultimate single-molecule resolution. Your research will be focused on building a widefield iSCAT microscope for the readout of the optical signal from gold nanogap electrodes for trapping/actuation of single biomolecules using dielectrophoresis. Are you passionate about developing new single-molecule methods and have experience with interferometric techniques like iSCAT, COBRI, iSCAMS, and HiSCAT? We want to make these techniques better by adding a trapping functionality to them! Excited? Apply to this position! We have all you need to execute your ambitious research: cleanroom facilities, optical, electronic and chemical labs and most importantly lots of fun people to work with.

• You are a very enthusiastic, positive and hardworking researcher and highly motivated about this project;
• You have, or will shortly acquire, a PhD degree in the field of Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Bionanoscience or a related field;
• Previous experience in advanced label-free interferometric imaging with iSCAT or COBRI microscopy or alike;
• You are a creative person and have excellent analytical and communication skills;
• You have good team spirit and like to work in an interdisciplinary and internationally oriented environment;
• You are proficient in English.

• You will be appointed full-time for one year within a very stimulating and exciting scientific environment;
• The University offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues;
• Your salary and associated conditions are in accordance with the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU); You will receive a gross monthly salary ranging from € 4.060; to € 5.331 per month depending on experience and qualifications;
• There are excellent benefits including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, and a solid pension scheme;
• A family-friendly institution that offers parental leave (both paid and unpaid);
• We encourage a high degree of responsibility and independence while collaborating with close colleagues, researchers, and other staff.

Are you interested in being part of our team? Please submit your application before February 15, 2025, via the ‘Apply now’ button below and include:

• A motivation letter, emphasizing your specific interest and motivation to apply for a Postdoc position in our group.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae including your publications, awards, and working experience. Your CV should demonstrate the scope of your work and education and indicate a good fit with the stated requirements for the position.
• An academic transcript of BSc and MSc education, including grades.
• A short description of your MSc thesis/final project.
• References (contact information) of two scientific staff members (one of whom should be the supervisor of your MSc thesis/final project) who are willing to provide a recommendation letter at our request.
• A note on using LLMs to assist in writing your motivation letter. Consider this fact: these days > 90% of the motivation letters are written using LLMs and most of them will not be shortlisted due to being similar to the other motivation letters written by an LLM. You can surely use LLMs for feedback on the grammar and structure of your application, but be mindful of giving it too much leeway in editing your documents, it may harm your chances of being hired.

For further information about this position, please contact Sergii Pud via s.pud@utwente.nl.