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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION, BIO-NANOMAGNETICS
At Argonne National Laboratory, Materisals Scienece Division, Magnetic Films Group
Field(s): applied physics, biophysics, chemical physics, condensed matter, material physics, nanotechnology
Application deadline: Jan 01 (Tue), 2008
Submitted: Nov 01, 2007
Contact: V. Novosad
E-mail: [email]novosad@anl.gov[/email]
Job description: POSTDOCTORAL POSITION, BIO-NANOMAGNETISM
Materials Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position in Magnetic Thin Film Group, Materials Science Division at Argonne National Labs.
The proposed research is focused on developing multifunctional magnetic nanoparticles for therapeutics and diagnostics purposes. The candidate should demonstrate his/her capacity to synthesize, functionalize and optimize nanocomposites for biomagnetic applications. The area of particular interest is to develop super-paramagnetic nano-bio-conjugates of controllable size and Currie temperature with superior properties for in Vitro and in Vivo cytotoxic and hyperthermia targeted treatment of tumors.
Well-established expertise in general areas of life science and biochemistry, and in particular in successful synthesis and biofunctionalization of magnetic nanomaterials (ferrofluids and nanocrystals) for targeted drug delivery is required. Deep understanding of magnetic phenomena at nanoscale is required. Past experience with high-resolution Atomic Force Microscopy is a plus.
Excellent English (oral and written) communication skills are essential and required.
The successful candidate with collaborate closely with staff scientists from Argonne’s Materials Science Division and Center for Nanoscale Materials, and Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago.
The initial appointment is for one year, renewable for the second year.
The candidates should have a recent PhD or equivalent in physics, chemistry, materials science or a related discipline.
Interested candidates may email to [email]novosad@anl.gov[/email]. The applications should include a motivation cover page, CV, publications list, up to 3-pages summary of proposed research project, and names of 3 academic referees.
The position is available immediately. Application Deadline: November 30, 2007.
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