Postdoctoral Researcher in Virus-Host Interaction Using Optical Tweezers

Are you a driven and innovative researcher eager to push the boundaries of virus-host interaction studies? Join our dynamic team to lead a groundbreaking project that combines Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Optical Tweezers (OT) to probe virus-host interactions on live cells. We are developing a unique platform that leverages these advanced techniques, and we are looking for a researcher with a background in OT to contribute to our mission.

Project Overview:
This project focuses on advancing our understanding of virus-host interactions at the molecular level by integrating state-of-the-art OT and AFM techniques to explore live-cell dynamics.

Key Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in experimental physics, physical chemistry, chemical biology, biophysics, or a related field.
• Proven experience with Optical Tweezers (OT).
• Strong communication skills in English.
• A record of scientific publications.

Desirable Experience (not required but beneficial):

• Background in Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), 3D cell culture, or virus-host cell interactions.

Application Requirements:
Please submit a single PDF file containing:

1. A cover letter detailing your motivation for this position,
2. Your CV, including a list of publications, and
3. Contact information for two references (names and email addresses).

We Offer:

• A full-time employment contract for 24 months.
• A collaborative and supportive research environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities.
• Flexible start date.

Where to apply

E-mail david.alsteens@uclouvain.be

Requirements

Research Field Physics » Applied physics

Education Level PhD or equivalent

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1

Company/Institute UCLouvain

Country Belgium

Contact

City Louvain-la-Neuve

Website https://uclouvain.be/en/research-institutes/libst

Street Croix du Sud 4-5

Postal Code 1348