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The Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems at the Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering is looking for
Postdoctoral Researchers in the area of Biohybrid Materials
We are looking for employees to fill Postdoctoral Positions in the
Biohybrid Materials (Prof. Mauri Kostiainen) research group. Our laboratory is situated on the main campus of Aalto University in Otaniemi within the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems. Our research is funded through the European Research Council (ERC) and we are part of the Finnish Academy Center of Excellence (CoE) on Life-Inspired Hybrid Materials (2022-2029). CoEs are the forerunners of Finnish research.
We offer a multidisciplinary research environment at the forefront of biomaterials science, newly renovated laboratory space and excellent equipment pool. The group’s research interests include for example: self-assembly of viral and synthetic nanoparticles, polyelectrolyte complexes, functional DNA origami nanostructures and lignocellulosic nanomaterials. For more information on the research, please see the group web page
http://chemtech.aalto.fi/bihy
Research topics of the current positions include:
- Life-inspired hybrid materials - you will take inspiration from living organisms as adaptable and dynamic soft matter to prepare for example autonomous multiresponsive materials, nonequilibrium conditions for emergent functionalities or systems to connect living and non-living structures. Your target is to advance new material concepts such as, adaptation, mechano-responsiveness, memory functions and algorithmic processes inspired by associative learning.
- Multicomponent protein cage crystals - you will develop design strategies and fabrication methods to produce functional protein cage co-crystals, including crystals for host-guest chemistry, collectively behaving nanoparticle systems and crystal templated inorganic porous materials.
Your background and expertise
A recently obtained PhD degree (max. 5 years). As a successful applicant, you should be highly motivated in experimental science and have a background in chemistry, biosciences, physics or a closely related field. Solid skills for example in organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, nanoparticle preparation, protein engineering or DNA nanotechnology as well as related characterization techniques are an additional advantage.
What we offer
The salary is determined according to the salary system of Finnish universities. The expected starting salary for a Postdoctoral Researcher is 3560 €/month. The position will be filled for a fixed-term period of 2 years (timeframe and extension negotiable). The contract includes occupational health care, and Finland has a comprehensive social security system. Aalto University provides excellent learning and development opportunities, commuter ticket benefit, and versatile exercise services offered with staff discount by UniSport.
For more information
Please see
http://chemtech.aalto.fi/bihy for more information about the research groups or contact Professor M. Kostiainen (mauri.kostiainen(a)aalto.fi).
In matters related to the recruitment process, please contact HR Coordinator Tiina Torvinen (tiina.torvinen(a)aalto.fi).
How to apply
Please submit your application through our online recruitment system latest by 14.12.2022 by using the link on Aalto University’s web page ("Apply now!”).
Aalto University’s employees and visitors please note: you should apply for the position via our internal system Workday -> Internal jobs -> find jobs (not external aalto.fi webpage on open positions) by using your existing Workday user account.
To apply, please include the following documents in English and in PDF format:
- A letter of motivation (max. one A4)
- CV (including a list of publications)
- Transcript of university studies
- Possible letters of recommendation
Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.
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Aalto University - Towards a better world,
Aalto People, and
Shaping a Sustainable Future. You can also check out our webpage about Aalto and Finland:
https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/welcome-to-aalto-university-and-finland-info-package and our new virtual campus experience:
https://virtualtour.aalto.fi/.
About Finland
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https://worldhappiness.report/news/its-a-three-peat-finland-keeps-top-spot-as-happiest-country-in-world/. For more information about living in Finland:
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