The University of Luxembourg invites
applications for the following vacancy in its Faculty of Science,
Technology and Communication
Doctoral candidate (PhD student, M/F) in the field of: Computational Bio/Nano Physics
- Ref: NANOMECH/F1R-PHY-PUL-13NANO
- Fixed-term contract 3 years, full-time (40 hrs/week)
- Student and employee status
The PhD student will be a member of
the Physics and Material research unit (Theory of Soft Matter) within
the Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication at the University
of Luxembourg. He/she will work under supervision of Dr. Joshua
Berryman
Your Role
- Write a thesis in the domain of Physics
- Contribute to research in the field of Computational Physics
- Participate in the research project “Twist and bend mechanics of DNA at the nano-scal
Your profile
- MSc, diploma or 1st class BSc in Physics, Chemistry or some other mathematical science.
- EITHER advanced programming skills OR solid background in physical chemistry.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
We offer
- Personal work space on-campus in Luxembourg City.
- Access to world-leading supercomputers “Juropa” and “Gaia” at EU and local level.
- Travel to US and EU for collaborative work on major software packages.
- Develop skills in cutting edge bio-nano technology.
Further Information
Candidates should submit the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae (max 2 sides of A4, min font 12pt)
- Motivation letter with details of past project work, including hyperlinks to source code or full reports if possible.
- List of publications (if available)
- Copies of diplomas
Application Deadline : 31 March 2013
