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Position offered at the GSI Darmstadt. Please read the following text:
POSTDOC POSITION
for 12 months, starting September 2006
In summer 2003 we successfully started to use
the GSI ion microprobe for targeted irradiation of biological cells. The
microprobe in use allows to focus all kinds of ion beams delivered by the GSI's
linear accelerator UNILAC (Helium to Uranium with energies up to 11.4 MeV/u) to
a beam spot of 0.5 µm and to hit cells with an accuracy of about 2 µm. With
this setup we are able to deposit a well defined dose in subcellular regions of
single biological cells and so we can investigate repair processes inside the
cells, the radiation sensitivity of different cellular areas as well as the
radiation response of neighbouring (unirradiated) cells and the signalling
pathways between them.
Additionally, we are investigating the effects
of highly ionizing radiation in integrated circuits and use the ion microbeam
as a tool in nanotechnology to produce regular patterns of ion hits in polymer
films.
Because of the short time of the contract, the
applicant should already have some experience in a similar experimental environment.
In particular the candidate should have knowledge about the work with
microprobes and some basic understanding of accelerators. He (she) should have
experience in programming with C++, basic knowledge in optics as well as skills
in the work with different techniques of microscopy. Experiences in the work
with biological samples are an advantage.
He (she) is expected to participate in the
preparation, realization and evaluation of the experiments as well as in
improvements of the hard- and software for the ion microprobe, and he (she) is
expected to collaborate closely with members of the Bio-physics group at GSI.
The salary
offered is 47000 €/year + a monthly mobility allowance of 500 € (800 €, if
married) subject to local tax, health- and social insurance ( = about 2100 €
net/month minimum). In addition a single career exploratory allowance of 2000 €
(tax-free) is offered.
The
deadline for applications is
Applications should be sent to
Bernd Fischer
Gesellschaft für Schwerionenforschung
Materials
Research Group
Planckstr.
1
64291
URGENT : POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
The Centres d'Etudes Nucleaires de Bordeaux-Gradignan (CENBG -
http://www.cenbg.in2p3.fr), a IN2P3/CNRS - Bordeaux 1 University laboratory,
located near Bordeaux in France, is offering a physicist postdoctoral
fellowship for 12 months, starting September 2005 .
The CENBG will be equipped during summer 2005 with a new accelerator facility :
the AIFIRA (Applications Interdisciplinaires des Faisceaux d'Ions en Region Aquitaine)
program. This facility, based on a Singletron-type electrostatic accelerator,
will deliver focused light ion beams (H+, D+, He+) on a dedicated
"nanobeam line" with energies up to 3.5 MeV and with a spatial
resolution on target reaching the 50 nm level, thanks to the high brightness
and energy stability of the delivered beam. Applications cover not only
fundamental research but also interdisciplinary research and technology
transfer, like material science, microelectronics, environmental applications
and biology. These activities have already been initiated on the actual CENBG
accelerator facility (Van de Graaff accelerator) and will be transferred to the
new facility from October 2005. New research themes will be developed in
nanoscience and nanotechnology in the near future and include microlithography,
nanofluids, electronic circuits radiation hardness, etc…
A highly motivated physicist postdoctoral fellow is sought to contribute to the
development of the nanobeam line and its testing during mid-2006. The candidate
will work both on the nanobeam line modelling using ray tracing tools and on
the experimental design and optimization of the setup to reach the expected
spatial resolution on target.
The modelling of the nanobeam line has already been started. During a first
step, the candidate is expected to develop the simulation of second order
effects which include : " beam elastic scattering by residual gas within
the beam line " beam scattering by collimator edges using realistic 3D
collimator geometries from electronic microscopy observations " modelling
of quadrupole fringing field from computed field maps The candidate will then
participate to the installation of the line. He (she) will contribute to the
precise alignment of the nanobeam line magnetic elements. The alignment
procedure requires the development of experimental grid shadow techniques and
beam aberration measurements on target. In parallel, he (she) will perform a
refined simulation of the setup to interpret the observed aberrations. In the
meantime, the candidate will naturally be welcome to propose and develop new
experimental applications in nanotechnology.
The candidate should possess a completed Ph.D. in Physics with familiarity in
ion beam transport and Monte Carlo simulations, with C++ programming skills.
Most of the simulations are being developed using the Geant4 toolkit
(http://cern.ch/geant4). Experience with ion beam applications is of course
appreciated.
This position is administered by Bordeaux 1 University. The fellowship holder
will be expected to collaborate and work closely with members of the Interface
Physics-Biology research team at CENBG. The salary offered is about 1700 Euro
per month after tax subtraction.
The deadline for applications is April 25, 2005. Applications should include a
full curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, samples of relevant
publications and the name and contact information of two persons for
references.
Applications should be sent to
Philippe Moretto
CENBG - IN2P3/CNRS - Bordeaux 1 University
Chemin du Solarium
33175 GRADIGNAN Cedex
France
E-mail : moretto@cenbg.in2p3.fr
Phone : +33 5 57 12 08 96
Gray Cancer Institute, United Kingdom
The Gray Cancer Institute is a charitable trust undertaking leading research in
radiation biology and chemotherapy and the development of new cancer therapies,
working in close collaboration with clinicians at Mount Vernon Hospital,
Northwood on a green belt site.
As part of the MRTN-CT-2003-503923 CELLION project, a 3-year research post is
available for a practical physical scientist or engineer to be involved in
experimental studies on the effects of micro collimated energetic ions and
focused X rays on cultured living cells and tissues.
The successful candidate will be expected to confront a number of technical
challenges posed by the micro irradiation technique. In particular, we are
seeking methods to substantially improve both the speed and accuracy of
automated target identification and subsequent alignment with the microbeam. A
critical part of this will be to develop micro alignment methods for accurately
transferring samples from the imaging system to the irradiation facility.
Applicants should have a good honours degree in a relevant physical science, or
engineering and demonstrate a high level of practical competence for developing
and working with electro mechanical assemblies and software controlled
instrumentation. Familiarity with optical microscope techniques and electronic
imaging / image analysis methods would be an advantage. Applicants must fluent
in English and be citizens of EU member states (apart from the UK), EFTA-EEA
states, Candidate States, or Israel. The post is for an early stage researcher
(i.e. less than 5 years experience) and is for 3 years. It is expected that the
successful candidate will complete a PhD study during this period.
Starting salary, dependent upon experience, will be between GBP 22,780 and GBP
24,086 per annum, inclusive of location allowance. The post is banded as a MRC
Band 4, and includes generous terms such as 28 days annual leave per year.
To apply, please write a letter of application with a CV and details of two
referees to Personnel Officer (Ref. MF1), Gray Cancer Institute, PO Box 100,
Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 2JR or email
recruitment@gci.ac.uk.
Closing date for applications is 30th June 2004.
For further information please contact: Prof Melvyn Folkard, e mail:
folkard@gci.ac.uk, telephone: +44 (0)1923 828611
Contract type: temporary, duration: 3 years
Position: Early Stage researcher (max. 4 years experience)
Start date for position: 1st July 2004.
University of Surrey, United Kingdom
A Research post is available to conduct theoretical and experimental studies on
the effects of single, high velocity ions on living cells. The mathematical
modelling may include, but is not necessarily restricted to, descriptions of
interactions between ions and DNA leading to single and double strand breaks,
the kinetics of DNA damage detection and repair and the effect these processes
have on cell cycle progression and cell viability. Experiments will be
conducted using the facilities of the Surrey Ion Beam Centre which already has
an international reputation for ion beam analysis and ion implantation. It is
anticipated that the successful applicant will also work closely with the Gray
Cancer Institute which is one of the nine other partner institutions in this
consortium.
Applications of this research include the improved understanding of
conventional radiotherapy and ion beam therapy and the effects of environmental
exposure to radiation. It is also intended to help establish that the various
existing techniques of ion beam technology can be powerful tools in the
biomedical sciences.
The successful applicant will have a first degree in a relevant physical or
biological science, biochemical engineering or applied mathematics. She or he
should possess first degree skills in at least some of the following areas:
mathematical modelling, particle physics, cell biology, molecular biology,
computer programming, simulation and chemical kinetics.
Applicants must be citizens of EU member states (apart from the UK), EFTA-EEA
states, Candidate States, or Israel.
Salary: circa GBP 18,000 per annum + subsistence allowance depending on
circumstances
Closing date for applications is 30th May 2004.
For an informal discussion please contact
Dr Norman Kirkby,
Chemical & Process Engineering: email n.kirkby@surrey.ac.uk, or
Prof Roger Webb,
Surrey Ion Beam Centre: telephone +44 (0)1483 689830 or email
R.Webb@surrey.ac.uk
For information and an on-line application pack, please download application
documents from:
www.surrey.ac.uk 'Employment Opportunities',
or alternatively contact
Hilary Mitchell, School of Engineering (H5),
University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH,
Telephone 01483 686283 or email
h.mitchell@surrey.ac.uk.
Please quote reference number 4288.
Please note the University offices are closed from 8th - 14th April
inclusive.
The University is committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy
For more information about this and other public sector vacancies, please visit
www.surreyjobs.info
Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krak w, Poland
We are searching a
candidate with completed medical studies who is interested to be trained in
molecular techniques, molecular pathology, immunohistochemistry and electron
microscopy of single ion irradiated cells. Polish candidates are not eligible.
Good knowledge in English is required. It is expected that the training will be
finished with a PhD thesis.
Contract Type: temporary, duration max. 3 years
Position: Early Stage researcher (max. 4 years experience)
Deadline: 22/04/2004
Contact Person: Prof.
Jerzy STACHURA, Jagiellonian University Medical College, email:
mpstachu@cyf-kr.edu.pl
Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krak w, Poland
A job for graduated MD
working in molecular pathology, experienced in promoter methylation of
E-cadherin in gastric cancer. Polish candidates are not eligible. The
successful candidate will take part in a development of the promoter
methylation assessment in E-cadherin in gastric cancer. We have completed
E-cadherin mutation studies in a group of sporadic gastric cancers. The
promoter methylation study will be the continuation of it. This, later will be
applied the study of E-cadherin mutations in single ion irradiated gastric cell
line (Kato III).
Contract Type: temporary, duration 3 months
Position: Experienced Researcher (4-10 years of experience)
Deadline: 30/04/2004
Salary abt. 4184/3918 Euro (married/single) monthly (brutto)
Contact Person: Prof.
Jerzy STACHURA, Jagiellonian University Medical College, email:
mpstachu@cyf-kr.edu.pl
Nuclear Centre of Bordeaux-Gradignan (CENBG), CNRS-IN2P3, Bordeaux, FRANCE
A post-doc position is available at CENBG to develop instrumentation in the
frame of a research programme on single cell irradiation using ion microbeam
techniques. During the last five years, the Nuclear Centre of
Bordeaux-Gradignan has developed a single event microbeam line close to the 4
MV single ended Van de Graaff accelerator. The facility is now in operation in
its first version and is operated in routine mode in collaboration with
different groups working in radiation science.
The researcher will contribute to the improvement of the overall performances
of this system in terms of beam resolution, single ion control by
implementation of a new secondary electron detector. He/she will work in
collaboration with biologists working on the beamline. The researcher will be
in charge of the evolution expected for the control-command system that manages
all irradiation tasks in semi-automatic mode.
Qualifications & experience
Candidates should hold a PhD in Physics. They should be interested in
multidisciplinary work in areas such as cell biology and radiation physics.
Experience in physics instrumentation and know-how in electronics and
programming is necessary.
Important notes
The duration of this
postdoctoral stay is of one year with possibility to extend. The net income is
2400 Euro per month. Candidates must be citizens of EU member states (apart
from France), EFTA-EEA states, Candidate States, or Israel.
Final date for application: 1 July 2004, start date for position: 16
July 2004.
Contact Person:
Prof. Philippe MORETTO, CENBG, Gradignan, e-mail: moretto@cenbg.in2p3.fr
Uppsala University, Sweden
Within the MRTN-CT-2003-503923 CELLION project two positions are offered at The
Dept. of Engineering Sciences, Uppsala University.
We are located in the Angstrom Laboratory —one of the most modern and
best-equipped research centres in Europe for technology, physics and chemistry.
We work in close co-operation with nearby centres for biology, medicine and
other life sciences as well as mathematics, IT and systems sciences. There are
excellent and unique possibilities to carry out interdisciplinary technical
research and education.
We are also in close contact with the research-based industries in Sweden and
other countries. Uppsala Science Park is an internationally renowned hot spot
for advanced biotechnology enterprises. New companies in fields such as
renewable energy sources as well as in microtechnology and nanotechnology are
also giving rise to great expectations. The technology of tomorrow sprouts in
the rich fields of advanced science at Uppsala University.
The Angström Laboratory with its floor area of 60,000 sqm (646,000 sq.ft) is
the workplace for 600 graduate students and researchers as well as about 2,000
undergraduate students. One important feature is the largest “cleanroom” in
Sweden with a unique combination of advanced microstructure technology, and a
wide range of equipment for high-resolution microscopy and analysis. Uppsala
University is the oldest university in Sweden (a.d. 1477) we also have the most
up-dated working environment and laboratory facilities.
Year 2003 we were 39,100 undergraduates, 2,400 Ph.D. students, 3,800 faculty
members.
In an international survey we were ranked n:o 13 of the Universities in Europe,
second in Sweden after the Medical University, Karolinska Institutet. We are
the oldest and by far largest academic estiblashment in microsystem
technologies in Sweden. The group is working in clean room process technologies
and the world leader in ion track lithography.
One position of an early-stage researcher financed by CELLION Marie-Curie
Fellowship for 36 months but guaranteed by the Dept. for the 48 months of study
normally demanded by Uppsala University.
You should have a M.Sc. background in electronic, chemistry, materials science,
or equivalent. Experience with clean room technology and/or radiochemistry is
advantageous.
Your work will be focused on nanotechnology and microsystems for an intelligent
Petri-dish.
Contract type: temporary, duration: 36 months
Position: Early Stage young researcher (max. 4 years experience)
Final date for application: 1 June 2004
Start date for position: 1 September 2004
One position of an experienced young researcher financed as a salary by CELLION
Marie-Curie Fellowship for 12 months.
You should have experience in clean room technology. Experience with nano
imprinting, micro contact lithography, and microsystem technology are
advantageous.
Contract type: temporary, duration: 12 months
Position: Experienced young researcher (min Ph.D., max. 10 years experience)
Final date for application: 1 June 2004
Start date for position: 1 September 2004
Both positions will be focusing on the processing technologies and will be
working in close collaboration with other parties in CELLION for developing
their applications.
Links of interest:
UppsalaUniversity http://www.uu.se
The Angstrom Laboratory http://www.angstrom.uu.se
Dept. of Eningeering Sciences http://www.material.uu.se
Contact person: Assoc. Prof. Klas Hjort
(Director of The VINNOVA Center of Excellence in Microsystem Technology)
email: Klas.Hjort@angstrom.uu.se
Div. of Materials science, Dept. of Engineering Sciences,
The Angstrom Laboratory, Uppsala University, Sweden
Institute of Nuclear Physics (IFJ), Polish Academy of Sciences, Krakow,
Poland
A single cell studies of the DNA damage induced by ionizing radiation beam.
Research at the Department of Radiation and Environmental Biology of the IFJ is
based on the comparative molecular and cellular studies of the ionizing
radiation beam biological efficiency in the induction and repair of the
critical DNA damage.
Particular attention is paid to the association between genetic predisposition
and radiosensitivity of cells of healthy donors cells and cancer patients.
• Requirements: Candidate should be graduated in the field of genetics,
molecular biology, medical physics or medical science. Should have some
experience and be familiar with molecular techniques, particularly with single
cell gel electrophoresis, FISH, PCR .
Skills in image analysis systems and applications are strongly recommended.
Application form should include:
• Organisation
• Contact (title, name, surname)
• E-mail
• home page WWW if applicable
• Town
• Country
• Place of work
• Discipline (may be multiple) Subdisciplines
• Brief CV
Closing date for applications is 15th June 2004.
For further information please contact: Prof. Antonina Cebulska-Wasilewska, e mail: b7wasile@cyf-kr.edu.pl,
Contract type: temporary, duration: 3 months
Position: Early Stage researcher (max. 4 years experience)
Start date for position: 1st October 2004.
Lund University, Sweden
Within the MRTN-CT-2003-503923 CELLION project, 30 months are allocated for an
early-stage researcher who should participate in and contribute to the
construction of a horizontal Single Ion Hit Facility (SIHF) at the Lund
Nuclear Microprobe
laboratory at the division of Nuclear Physics at the Physics Department.
It is assumed that the candidate should be able to complete a PhD-degree in
Physics, especially in Applied Nuclear Physics. Swedish candidates are not
eligible. The main part of the task will be devoted to instrument design and
development; e.g. single ion hit detection method, construction and evaluation
of the irradiation setup including cell dish and microscopy developments. Thus
a background for the candidate in Physics or Technology is required. The second
phase of activity will involve cell irradiations done in cooperation with the
Department of Radiation Physics at the Lund University Hospital.
The Lund Nuclear Microprobe group formed originally around 1990 as a subgroup
of the PIXE group that dates back to mid 1970s. The laboratory has a dedicated
single-ended 3 MV electrostatic accelerator equipped with two beam-lines for
focused beams. Within the group there is expertise in ion beam techniques,
detection systems, high-speed electronics, ion beam lithography. The group has
broad experience in interdisciplinary applications of ion beam analysis.
The Physics department with more than 350 employees has about 120 PhD-students
in the fields of e.g. Atomic Physics, Laser Physics, Combustion Physics, Solid
State Physics, Nanotechnology and Nuclear Physics. The Division of Nuclear
Physics is a part of the Lund Institute of Technology that is one of seven
faculties at the Lund University. It is the largest University in Sweden having
about 38 000 students, with a broad international student exchange program
(1400 incoming, 700 outgoing students during 2003).
Links of interest:
The Lund University http://www.lu.se,
Lund Institute of Technology http://www.lth.se,
Division of Nuclear Physics http://nuclearphysics.pixe.lth.se.
Contract type: temporary, duration: 30 months
Position: Early Stage researcher (max. 4 years experience)
Final date for application: 1 June 2004,
Start date for position: 16 August 2004.
Contact person: Dr. Jan Pallon email: Jan.Pallon@nuclear.lu.se
Div. of Nucl. Physics, Physics Dept., Lund Inst. of Technology at the Lund
University
Nuclear Solid State Physics group at the University of Leipzig (Germany) works on single ion bombardment of living
cells with focused high energy protons. Within a MC RTN we offer a PhD student
position for a physicist with interest in focused ion beams and life sciences.
The tasks comprise the development of a new irradiation platform, the planning
of and carrying out of targeted irradiation experiments with living cells, the
data analysis, and the publication of results. The position is funded for 3
years which is also supposed to be the time required to complete the PhD
thesis. German applicants are not eligible. Fluency in English or German is
required. The University of Leipzig is an affirmative action / equal
opportunities employer.
Contract Type: temporary, duration: 3 years
Position: Early Stage researcher (max. 4 years experience)
Deadline: 20/03/2004
Contact Person: Prof.
Tilman BUTZ, Universitaet Leipzig, Fakultaet fuer Physik und Geowissenschaften,
e-mail:butz@physik.uni-leipzig.de
Place Of Work: Universitaet Leipzig, Fakultaet fuer Physik und
Geowissenschaften, Leipzig, Germany
IFJ Kraków is seeking
an early-stage researcher to be employed under a contract to work at the proton
microprobe lab for the construction and development of a system for single
protons irradiation of biological cells. In particular the following fields are
of interest:
- automatic recognition of biological cells using advanced miroscopic
techniques
- hardware-software system for cells positioning
- ion beam control
After finishing the construction stage, the candidate will take part in
biological program of the CELLION project.
It is expected that the candidate employment in the project will be finalized
with a PhD degree at the IFJ.
Requirements:
MSc degree in physics, knowledge of the basic ion beam techniques, possibly an
experience in hardware-dependent real-time programming in C/C++, good knowledge
of English.
For a succesful candidate, the test period of 3 months is foreseen with the
possibility of extension to up to three years.
The contract salary conforms the rules of MC RTN networks (the main part,
monthly living allowance, amounts in Poland 2258 Euro plus 710 Euro/month for a
married person or 444 Euro/month for a single). All taxes, social security
complusory payments etc. must be covered from this salary.
For other details please see the RTN Handbook.
The candidates should apply to the IFJ contact persons.
Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
Training offer:
Electron microscopy, immunohistochemistry and molecular pathology of cell lines
irradiated by single ions Candidates:
MD, biologist or biophysicist at a level of MSc or PhD. Polish candidates are
not eligible. Knowledge in English is required.
Contract Type: temporary, duration: 3 months each position
Position: Early Stage researcher (max. 4 years experience)
Start date: 1 January 2005 and 1 January 2006
Number of Positions: 2
Deadline: 01/06/2004
Contact Person: Prof.
Jerzy STACHURA, Jagiellonian University Medical College, e-mail:
mpstachu@cyf-kr.edu.pl