Post Doctoral Research Assistant – Experiments of Topologically Active Polymers & DNA Origami
From June 2021 or soon after to June 2024 (3 years) & potentially extendible
Salary high-end UE07 ~ £41k/year

We are looking for an experienced and motivated PDRA with background in experimental soft matter, polymer physics and/or molecular biology. The ideal candidate should have direct expertise on DNA biophysics and/or rheology of complex fluids.

The project involves developing and performing experiments on polymers that can change topology in time and that are based on DNA. It also involves experiments with DNA origami and super-resolution microscopy. The aim of the project is to understand the rheological properties of polymeric materials and complex fluids made of “topologically active” polymers and DNA origami.

This position is for a senior PDRA, who is expected to be semi-independent, have supervision responsibilities on a day-to-day basis and to propose and lead side-projects.

More info: https://www.vacancies.ed.ac.uk/pls/corehrrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=052998

Contact: Davide Michieletto, davide.michieletto@ed.ac.uk
Group website: www2.ph.ed.ac.uk/~dmichiel/eutopia.unitn.eu