The PhD student (Doctoral Research Assistant) will develop new applications in the framework of the scientific research in the LGED biophysics group at ELI-NP under the supervision of a senior researcher. The scope of the position is to develop methods for biomedical applications using magnetic resonance and biomarkers and assist with the implementation of the experimental setup and the preparatory work in the ELI-NP laboratories
In the operational phase, the PhD student will participate to the implementation and operation of research equipment and implementation of the scientific strategy of ELI-NP
Main Responsabilities:
Building high level theoretical background in the field of their PhD thesis
Completing the PhD thesis in due time
Participating in the development of new methods for magnetic resonance-based imaging of the ELI-NP photonic and particle beams effects on cells
Preparation of specifications and implementation of instrumentation and preparation of experiments
Implementation of the Technical Design Report for experiments and definition of experimental arrangements in the field of biophysics at ELI-NP (Laser-TDR4) and the program of the biophysics group (Asavei et al., Rom. Rep. Phys. 2016, Asavei et al., Med Phys 2019)
Assistance with the procurement of necessary instrumentation, laboratory material and consumables
Spectroscopic characterization of the biomolecular effects of radiation, mainly by magnetic resonance, dynamic nuclear polarisation, electron spin resonance, and UV-Vis
Development of areas dedicated to experiments and laboratories for biological applications within ELI-NP;
Developing new methods for high-throughput experimental and in-silico methods for the characterisation of the effects of radiation stemming from laser-target interactions on molecules
Main Tasks:
Specific tasks for the development of ELI-NP within LGED:
- participates in the development of the biophysics laboratory and the framework for ELI-NP users for biological applications;
- helps to implement experimental setups, especially for biophysics applications, in the ELI-NP experimental areas;
- installation and adjustment of instrumentation
Calculations for estimating the biochemical effects of radiation; support for scientific research activities
Fulfilling specific tasks in a working group led by a senior researcher, assistance with administrative tasks
Characterization of molecules by NMR and other spectroscopies
Assistance in all instrument and experimental tasks
Participation in scientific meetings, conferences, training periods and collaborations abroad and at the national level
Assistance to ELI-NP users to study the biological effects of radiation
Professional background:
Enrolled as PhD Student in Chemistry/Physics/Engineering in one of the scientific/technological areas of interest for ELI-NP
Excellent results obtained during the studies graduated
Strongly motivated to develop a scientific research career
Bachelor's degree in chemistry;
Familiar with the spectroscopic applications pertaining to ELI-NP research relevant for biological studies;
Good knowledge of the physics and chemistry related to molecular structure and applications;
Fluency in English;
Demonstrated experience of teamwork and ability to communicate and collaborate effectively
Availability to travel and perform work and training stages abroad.
Working arrangements/Conditions of employment:
Full time position, based in Bucharest - Magurele, Romania, for a period of 1 (one) year with the possibility of several successive extensions of one year, until completion of the PhD studies. .
Included: private medical coverage, paid annual leave.
Motivating salary, at European level, based on qualifications and experience.
The candidate should be available to travel abroad for scientific collaboration at various research infrastructures,
for part of their time.
Applications:
The applications shall be accompanied by the documents requested in the Rules of Selection for this position.
The applications shall be sent to the Human Resources Department at human.resources@eli-np.ro