Radboud University Nijmegen Faculty of Science, Mathematics and Computing Science
Nijmegen, (Gelderland), 40 hours per week
Job description
The aim of this PhD project is to determine the benefits of a new, convection-free method for the growth of high-quality protein crystals. Such crystals are needed for protein structure determination using X-ray diffraction. However, the growth of protein crystals of sufficient quality remains a bottleneck. The new method exploits a special growth geometry that is far easier to use than the space-based microgravity environment which has long been used. In situ optical techniques, ex situ X-ray diffraction and computer simulations will all be employed on a range of protein materials in order to identify the parameters that determine crystal quality. This four-year PhD project will take place at the Solid State Chemistry group of the Institute for Molecules and Materials and will be performed in collaboration with protein crystallographers (biochemistry group) and optical experts (Tohoku University, Japan).
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
The applicant should have an MSc degree in Chemistry or Physics and should be interested in the physical chemistry of crystal growth. Good experimental skills are required, but previous experience with crystal growth is not necessary. Research within the group involves interaction with several people, good social skills are therefore essential, together with a good command of spoken and written English. The candidate should be willing to finish his/her PhD in four years.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Teaching & Research
Organization
Radboud University Nijmegen
Faculty of Science, Mathematics and Computing Science
Strategically located in Europe, Radboud University Nijmegen is one of the leading academic communities in the Netherlands. A place with a personal touch, where top-flight education and research take place on a beautiful green campus in modern buildings with state-of-art facilities.
The IMM is an interdisciplinary Research School within the Faculty of Science. The aim of the IMM is to conduct research and train undergraduate and graduate students in the field of functional molecular structures and materials. The central research theme of the Solid State Chemistry group is crystal growth. The goal is to obtain a fundamental understanding of the processes that occur during growth of crystals and to apply this understanding to the prediction and control of crystal morphology and perfection. A strong interaction exists between theoretical, computational and experimental methods and a wide range of systems and problems is studied. The group collaborates closely with the Applied Materials Science group.
Date of entry: 07/06/2008
Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2500 - 3000
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2558
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: The first contract will be for 1.5 years, with possible extension by 2.5 years.
Maximum hours per week: 40
Additional conditions of employment:
The candidate will be appointed as a PhD student for a period of four years. The candidate’s performance will be evaluated after 18 months. If the evaluation is positive, the contract will be extended by 2.5 years.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Prof. Elias Vlieg
Telephone number: 31-24-3653070
E-mail address: e.vlieg@science.ru.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:
You can apply for this job before 29-06-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
Faculteit der Natuurwetenschappen, Wiskunde en Informatica
Mw. Schroder
Postbus 9010, 6500 GL Nijmegen
E-mail: pz@science.ru.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber 62.54.08.
Job description
The aim of this PhD project is to determine the benefits of a new, convection-free method for the growth of high-quality protein crystals. Such crystals are needed for protein structure determination using X-ray diffraction. However, the growth of protein crystals of sufficient quality remains a bottleneck. The new method exploits a special growth geometry that is far easier to use than the space-based microgravity environment which has long been used. In situ optical techniques, ex situ X-ray diffraction and computer simulations will all be employed on a range of protein materials in order to identify the parameters that determine crystal quality. This four-year PhD project will take place at the Solid State Chemistry group of the Institute for Molecules and Materials and will be performed in collaboration with protein crystallographers (biochemistry group) and optical experts (Tohoku University, Japan).
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
The applicant should have an MSc degree in Chemistry or Physics and should be interested in the physical chemistry of crystal growth. Good experimental skills are required, but previous experience with crystal growth is not necessary. Research within the group involves interaction with several people, good social skills are therefore essential, together with a good command of spoken and written English. The candidate should be willing to finish his/her PhD in four years.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Teaching & Research
Organization
Radboud University Nijmegen
Faculty of Science, Mathematics and Computing Science
Strategically located in Europe, Radboud University Nijmegen is one of the leading academic communities in the Netherlands. A place with a personal touch, where top-flight education and research take place on a beautiful green campus in modern buildings with state-of-art facilities.
The IMM is an interdisciplinary Research School within the Faculty of Science. The aim of the IMM is to conduct research and train undergraduate and graduate students in the field of functional molecular structures and materials. The central research theme of the Solid State Chemistry group is crystal growth. The goal is to obtain a fundamental understanding of the processes that occur during growth of crystals and to apply this understanding to the prediction and control of crystal morphology and perfection. A strong interaction exists between theoretical, computational and experimental methods and a wide range of systems and problems is studied. The group collaborates closely with the Applied Materials Science group.
Date of entry: 07/06/2008
Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2500 - 3000
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2558
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: The first contract will be for 1.5 years, with possible extension by 2.5 years.
Maximum hours per week: 40
Additional conditions of employment:
The candidate will be appointed as a PhD student for a period of four years. The candidate’s performance will be evaluated after 18 months. If the evaluation is positive, the contract will be extended by 2.5 years.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Prof. Elias Vlieg
Telephone number: 31-24-3653070
E-mail address: e.vlieg@science.ru.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:
- About the organization (http://www.ru.nl)
- About the department (http://www.vsc.science.ru.nl)
- About the function (http://www.vsc.science.ru.nl)
- Radboud University Nijmegen (http://www.ru.nl)
You can apply for this job before 29-06-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
Faculteit der Natuurwetenschappen, Wiskunde en Informatica
Mw. Schroder
Postbus 9010, 6500 GL Nijmegen
E-mail: pz@science.ru.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber 62.54.08.
