Postdoc: High-Throughput SAXS for Lipid Nanoparticles

Lund University, MAX IV, Soft Materials; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Lund University, MAX IV is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to develop high-throughput SAXS/WAXS methods for characterizing lipid nanoparticles. This position, funded by the prestigious AMBER Marie Skłodowska-Curie COFUND programme, offers the chance to work within a leading synchrotron facility and collaborate with international researchers.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant science area and proven SAXS/WAXS expertise. Responsibilities include designing experiments, developing characterisation workflows, and analysing structural data among other tasks.

Come join us at the forefront of nanostructured therapeutics research!

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in SAXS/WAXS and data interpretation.
• Experience in synchrotron SAXS/WAXS experiments for lipid structures.
• Ability to work independently and take initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform SAXS/WAXS experiments on lipid nanoparticles.
• Develop workflows for nanoparticle characterisation.
• Analyse scattering data using advanced computational methods.

Skills

Experimental skills

Data analysis using Python

Communication skills

Independence and initiative

Education

PhD in biophysics or physical chemistry

Tools

SAXS/WAXS

Python scripting

Job description

Lund University, MAX IV is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to develop high-throughput SAXS/WAXS methods for characterizing lipid nanoparticles. This position, funded by the prestigious AMBER Marie Skłodowska-Curie COFUND programme, offers the chance to work within a leading synchrotron facility and collaborate with international researchers.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant science area and proven SAXS/WAXS expertise. Responsibilities include designing experiments, developing characterisation workflows, and analysing structural data among other tasks.

Come join us at the forefront of nanostructured therapeutics research!