PhD Scholarship in Biophysical Chemistry

European Commission; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Constructor University in Bremen invites applications for a PhD scholarship in biophysical chemistry. The successful candidate will explore peptide self-assembly and its applications in drug delivery and biosensing, working in a collaborative research environment with strong mentorship.

Leistungen

Collaborative research environment

Close mentoring and supervision

Dynamic research group

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in relevant field or exceptional Bachelor's with publication.
• Hands-on experience in peptide handling and biophysical techniques.
• Interest in computational simulations is optional.

Aufgaben

• Investigate peptide self-assembly and interactions with membranes.
• Explore applications in drug delivery, biosensing, and biomaterial design.
• Conduct biophysical experimental methods with optional simulations.

Kenntnisse

Experimental laboratory work

Communication skills

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, or related field

Tools

Biophysical techniques

Plate reader

DLS

CD spectroscopy

QCM

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Constructor University Bremen gGmbH Department School of Science Research Field Chemistry » Physical chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 31 May 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Other Job Status Extra Information Scholarship (36 months), full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Biomolecular Systems and Design Lab at Constructor University in Bremen, led by Assistant Professor Dr. Torsten John, invites applications for a PhD scholarship. This 3-year scholarship (€1,365/month) offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of biophysical chemistry, biomolecular self-assembly, and bionanomaterials.

Project Overview
The successful candidate will investigate peptide self-assembly of fibril-forming sequences. The research aims to understand how these peptides interact with membranes and to explore the engineering of peptide-cell interactions. This research will shed light on essential biological processes, including viral activity, and may lead to applications in drug delivery, biosensing, and biomaterial design. The project will primarily involve biophysical experimental methods, with optional opportunities for computational simulations (e.g., molecular dynamics).

Candidate Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who demonstrates:
• A Master’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, or a related field (in exceptional cases a Bachelor's degree, if you belong to the best 10% of you study program and have a peer-reviewed publication)
• Hands-on experience in experimental laboratory work (e.g., peptide handling, liposome work, and biophysical techniques such as plate reader, DLS, CD spectroscopy, QCM)
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration and open sharing of ideas
• Fluency in English (German is not required but may be helpful in daily life)
• Interest in computational simulations (e.g., molecular dynamics) is optional

Why Join Us?
• Complete your PhD in a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment
• Constructor University ranks #3 among the world’s most international universities
• Benefit from close mentoring and strong supervision in a new, dynamic research group

How to Apply
Please submit a motivation letter (maximum 2 pages on why you want to join the lab), CV (including your experimental skills and contact information for two academic references), and MSc transcript as a single PDF to [e-mail] with the subject line “Application for PhD Scholarship in Biophysical Chemistry”. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.