"PhD Position Coupling Sensing to Intracellular Organization in Synthetic Cells"

Job Summary

Join a research team to experimentally explore how synthetic cells dynamically respond to external signals by coupling sensing to intracellular organization.

Responsibilities

Investigate how to optimize the coupling of a transmembrane sensor to a regulatory module. Encapsulate the regulatory module in vesicles, integrate signal-sensing components, and analyze the system’s responsiveness through fluorescence microscopy. Collaborate with other groups and combine experimental findings with computer simulations.

Qualifications

Background in (bio)physics or quantitative biology. Skills in microscopy, wetlab work, data analysis, and a keen interest in synthetic biology.

Requirements

Must be an experimentalist who is a team-player, independent, well-organized, communicative, and creative. English proficiency is required for communication, courses, and writing scientific articles.

What the Employer Offers

A 4-year employment period (initial 1.5 years with assessment, followed by 2.5 years). Salary from €2901 to €3707 per month. Enrollment in the TU Delft Graduate School, customizable compensation package, health insurance discounts, flexible work schedules, and relocation support.