[3dem] PhD opportunity Leiden

Fri Jul 12 08:57:06 PDT 2019

The Faculty of Science and the Leiden Institute of Chemistry are looking for a PhD Candidate, with a specialization in electron microcopy and/or graphene chemistry.

Title: Graphene liquid cells for electron microscopy of biological systems (1 position of 1.0 FTE).

Project description

The PhD position is available immediately at the Leiden Institute of Chemistry in the group of Dr. Gregory Schneider and in direct collaboration locally with Prof. Alexander Kros (vesicle fusion) and with world leading groups in electron microscopy and biology. The purpose of this project is to design and fabricate a series of biocompatible graphene liquid cells for the electron microscopy of biological phenomena in real time.

The project will benefit from highly multidisciplinary collaborations, with close links to experts in many different relevant areas, including organic synthesis, transport through 2D membranes, nanofabrication, electron microscopy, material growth, surface chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, quantum physics, electrical engineering, surface analysis, probe microscopies, but also industries.

Selection criteria

Master’s degree in science, preferably material science (EM) or chemistry with excellent grades;

Excellent proficiency in English;

The candidates must have strong organic chemistry knowledge and organic synthesis skills. The candidate should have a keen interest in carrying research with creative ideas and be able to work independently. The candidate must be strongly interested to expand his/her horizons beyond the specific field of the master studies.

The PhD research needs to start before December 2018.

Research at our faculty

Leiden University is ranked in the top 70 of leading Universities worldwide and belongs to the highest ranked European Universities. Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands, offering education to about 15,000 students in a wide range of studies.

The Faculty of Science is a world-class faculty where staff and students work together in a dynamic international environment. It is a faculty where personal and academic development is top priorities. Our people are committed to expand fundamental knowledge by curiosity and to look beyond the borders of their own discipline; their aim is to benefit science, and to make a contribution to addressing the major societal challenges of the future.

The research carried out at the Faculty of Science is very diverse, ranging from mathematics, information science, astronomy, physics, chemistry and bio-pharmaceutical sciences to biology and environmental sciences. The research activities are organized in eight institutes. These institutes offer eight bachelor’s and twelve master’s programs. The faculty has grown strongly in recent years and now has more than 1,300 staff and almost 4,000 students. We are located at the heart of Leiden’s Bio Science Park, one of Europe’s biggest science parks, where university and business life come together.

The chemistry and life science research in the Leiden Institute of Chemistry (LIC) is organized around two major research areas: ‘Chemical Biology’ and ‘Energy & Sustainability’. The institute’s research themes illustrate the central position of chemistry between biology, medicine and physics. The various research topics carried out within these themes are ideal for executing interdisciplinary research.

Terms and conditions

We offer a position for initially one year. After a positive evaluation of the progress of the thesis, personal capabilities and compatibility the appointment will be extended by a further three years. Salary range from €2,222 to €2,840 gross per month (pay scale P in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities).

Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses (8.3 %), training and career development and sabbatical leave. Our individual choices model gives you some freedom to assemble your own set of terms and conditions. For international spouses we have set up a dual career programme. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break.

All our PhD students are embedded in the Leiden University Graduate School of Science. Our graduate school offers several PhD training courses at three levels: professional courses, skills training and personal effectiveness. In addition, advanced courses to deepen scientific knowledge are offered by the research school.

Diversity

Leiden University is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Information

Enquiries can be made to: Dr. Grégory Schneider;

If you have any questions about the procedure, please contact Secretary Mrs. Michelle van der Haar.