Owing to its small size, the university and its employees are building up to an organisation together where it is a pleasure to work. Qualities are the only means by which people are measured. Gender, ethnicity, handicap, nationality and age are not taken into consideration.
The Faculty of Sciences, capacity group Chemistry, research institute Institute for Materials Research, research group Organic and Bio-polymer Chemistry of Hasselt University seeks a (m/f)
PhD student biochemistry – biotechnology (2)
Background
http://www.uhasselt.be/UH/IMO/Visit-the-groups/Biomolecule-design-group.html
Task description
The candidate will perform research in the frame of an FWO project ‘Oriented and covalent coupling of site specifically modified nanobodies onto functionalized conjugated polymers by means of click-chemistry’. In the biomolecule design group, in vivo as well as in vitro strategies are explored to this end.
Besides this research, the candidate is also expected to participate in educational tasks of the chemistry department or in the assistance of bachelor and master internships.
Profile
• Because of the multidisciplinary character of the research, a great interest in life- and materials science is recommended.
• The candidate is motivated, independent and has a broad interest in research.
• A good command of the English language and willingness to perform research in a team-oriented international research environment are recommended.
• Can work well in team.
• Good relational, communicative and reporting skills.
Diploma
Candidates will have a master degree in (bio)chemistry, biotechnology, civil engineer with biochemical background, bio-engineer (or equivalent).
Final-year students are (likewise) encouraged to apply.
Employment
Scholarship of 2 years, possibility to extend by another 2 years
Further information
Content job responsibilities:
Prof. dr. Peter ADRIAENSENS, +32-11-268396, peter.adriaensens@uhasselt.be
Prof. dr. Wanda GUEDENS, +32-11-268324, wanda.guedens@uhasselt.be
dr. Erik STEEN REDEKER, +32-11-268348, erik.steenredeker@uhasselt.be
Content terms of employment and selection procedure:
jobs@uhasselt.be, +32-11-268080
Application
Applicants must use the official application forms which can be downloaded here http://www.uhasselt.be/download/APengelsUH.doc.
Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be.
Please add a copy of your diploma, a list of courses and your results per course. Without these we cannot evaluate your application.
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than 08 April 2012.
Selection procedure
Preselection on the basis of CV. Interview with the selected candidates.
