Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin - Abteilung Haushalt und Personal

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences – Department of Chemistry

Job description:

• scientific research services in the framework of a DFG funded project in the group of Prof. Janina Kneipp, studying biomolecule-nanoparticle interactions in living cells with microscopic and spectroscopic approaches
• synthesis and characterization of metallic nanostructures; preparation of samples with different cell cultures and nanomaterials; design, execution and analysis of SERS and fluorescence experiments
• possibility for own scientific qualification (doctorate in Physical Chemistry)

Requirements:

• completed scientific university education equivalent to an MSc degree at a German university with a specialization in Physical Chemistry, Biophysics or Chemical Physics, or a similar field, all with experience in experimental work
• solid knowledge in optical spectroscopy (Raman, infrared, fluorescence or similar) and good theoretical background in vibrational spectroscopy and data interpretation is required
• experience with optical setups (spectrometers, microscopes, lasers) is useful
• experience with nanomaterial synthesis and characterization is useful
• experience with cell cultures, work in sterile conditions and handling of biological samples is useful
• interest in applications of basic programming (e.g. Python, MatLab, R, C++ or similar) for data analysis is needed
• good English language skills both written and spoken

Please send your application (including motivation letter, CV and relevant certificates) referencing the Job ID to Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Prof. Dr. Janina Kneipp (located: Brook-Taylor-Str 2, 12489 Berlin), Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin or preferably in electronic form as a single PDF file to sekr.kneipp@chemie.hu-berlin.de. Since we will not return your documents, please submit copies in the application only.

For more information about the position please contact Dr. Cecilia Spedalieri (cecilia.spedalieri@hu-berlin.de).

The Humboldt-University Berlin is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female scholars to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with an immigration history are specifically encouraged to apply. Since we will not return your documents, please submit copies in the application only.

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