Marie Curie Fellow in Olsztyn

Job Summary:
Intermolecular recognition at border of organic/aqueous interface.

Job Description:
- the development of methods for immobilization of proteins on the electrode surface with keeping the suitable conformation and protein`s biological activity,
- the investigation of the interactions between immobilized proteins and ligands existing in the aqueous phase by the following methods: cyclic voltammetry, impedance spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy and scanning tunneling microscopy

Title:
New electrochemical sensors for study protein - protein and protein - drugs interactions.

Type of Contract permanent

Status full – time

Hours Per Week 40

Company/Institute Polish Academy of Sciences

Benefits:
The Institute is located in the beautiful area of Poland. In Olsztyn, there are many very interesting tourist attractions, thanks to both, its location within lakes and many saved historical buildings. Here we can admire late gothic Cathedral from XV-XVI th century, Bishop’s palace from XVIII century, Castle of Warmia and surviving part of the medieval fortifications, especially one of two gates formerly guarding entrance to the city - the High Gate.
We offer: monthly living allowance: 3400 EUR based on job contract (gross income). And additionally: monthly mobility allowance: 400 EUR, and career exploratory allowance: 2000 EUR (paid once during fellowship), and travel allowance: 750 EUR.

Comment:
We offer assistance in finding the nice and cheap accommodation in the vicinity of Institute. Our laboratories are well equipped with modern instruments (www.biosensors.pan.olsztyn.pl).

Organisation:
Polish Academy of Sciences
Division/Faculty/Department:
Department of Biosensors in Food

Street
Tuwima 10

City
Olsztyn

Postal Code
10 – 747

Phone
+48895234612

Fax
+ 48895240124

E-Mail
radecki@pan.olsztyn.pl 

Website
www.biosensors.pan.olsztyn.pl

Job Starting Date 01/07/2009

Application Deadline 01/04/2009

How To Apply e-mail

Personal Data treatment (according to local legislation) yes

Degree  PhD

Degree Field  Chemistry, Biology and related disciplines

Comment
Strong interest in interfacial recognition phenomena, electrochemistry and experience in atomic force microscopy and scanning tunneling microscopy are very desirable.

Skill
atomic force microscopy, scanning tunneling microscopy, electrochemistry, surface plasmon resonance

Years Experience 4

Description
The candidates should be highly motivated, good in English language and interest to work in an interdisciplinary and international team.

(MJ)