Closing date for application May 31, 2007.
Reference number 2007/63
Introduction to the scientific field
With the aim to introduce laser-based non-linear microscopy techniques, anticipated to become as important within molecular biology as fluorescence microscopy is today, a unique facility has been set up at Chalmers University of Technology. Efficient use of an advanced high-repetition-rate pulsed laser system offers imaging based on Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman Scattering (CARS), as well as second and third harmonic generation.
These upcoming multi-photon techniques enable selective imaging of biomolecules and supermolecular structures in living biological cells without the need for exogenous labeling. Thus, biochemical processes can be visualized without interference in their natural environment. The microscope facility is also devised with a detection path for multi-photon excited fluorescence and corresponding lifetimes, which allows simultaneous imaging of specifically labeled, fluorescing signaling proteins.
The project
The specific target of the project will be to develop non-linear microscopy techniques and micro-fluidic systems for long-term monitoring of the chemical processes of ageing in living cells. This work is a central part of an interdisciplinary collaboration with the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology at Göteborg University, and is acknowledged high importance by the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research, the financial sponsor.
The employment
The post-doctoral fellow will devote 100% of his/her activities to the research project. The employment is limited to one year with an option for a second year.
The applicant
The applicant should have a Ph.D. in a closely related research field. Experience in non-linear optics, Raman microspectroscopy, micro-fluidic systems, handling ultra-short-pulsed laser systems and modern microscopes will be meriting.
The application
The application, including your Curriculum Vitae with a detailed list on your research experience, doctoral thesis, educational background, contact information and letters of reference, should preferably be sent to: registrator@adm.chalmers.se, or by mail: Registrator, Chalmers University of Technology, SE-412 96 Göteborg, Sweden. Mark the application with reference number 2007/63. Closing date is May 31:th, 2007.
Contact person
Annika Enejder, Ass. Professor, the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, e-mail: Enejder@chalmers.se
Union representatives
SACO Jan Lindér, ST Monika Orrbacke, SEKO Ralf Berndtsson
http://chalmersnyheter.chalmers.se/chalmers03/english/eng_vacanciesarticle.jsp?article=9310
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