Single-Molecule Force Spectroscopy of hTS-mRNA Interaction

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Università di Padova – Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia DFA invites applications for a recognised researcher position in physics. The researcher will synthesize molecules, optimize their attachment to polystyrene beads, and perform force spectroscopy experiments using an optical tweezers setup in a rigorous laboratory environment.

Data analysis will be conducted with MATLAB or Python, and candidates will be evaluated on their degree(s), publications, and performance in interviews as

Qualifications

• Qualifications include degree, PhD, specialization diploma, or post-graduate certificates (Italy or abroad).
• Scientific-professional curriculum with documented research activity.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize the molecules under investigation and optimize their attachment to polystyrene beads.
• Use optical tweezers to manipulate RNA/protein molecules.
• Carry out in-equilibrium and out-of-equilibrium force spectroscopy experiments.
• Adjust saline buffer properties for experiments.
• Analyze experimental data with MATLAB or Python.

Education

Degree/PhD/ specialization diploma

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Università di Padova – Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia DFA invites applications for a recognised researcher position in physics. The researcher will synthesize molecules, optimize their attachment to polystyrene beads, and perform force spectroscopy experiments using an optical tweezers setup in a rigorous laboratory environment.

Data analysis will be conducted with MATLAB or Python, and candidates will be evaluated on their degree(s), publications, and performance in interviews as