PhD: Statistical physics of chromosomes

The Broedersz group (Theoretical physics of life) has an ERC funded opening for a four-year PhD student position on the statistical physics of chromosomes.Your functionOur theory group is a worldwide leader in studying the statistical physics of living systems, ranging from chromosomes to migrating cells and multicellular tissues. We aim to understand the...

Your functionOur theory group is a worldwide leader in studying the statistical physics of living systems, ranging from chromosomes to migrating cells and multicellular tissues. We aim to understand the emergent functional dynamics and organization of living systems in close collaboration with various experimental labs. We currently have an opening for an...

What will be your responsibilities?You will be conducting research in network modeling based on graph theory and population balances, mathematical tools that describe molecular changes on a coarse-grained level. The Random Graph approach is being enhanced to better consider topological features that influence molecular mobility and affect reaction...

Faculteit/Dienst:Faculteit der Natuurw, Wiskunde & InformaticaOpleidingsniveau:MasterFunctie type:PromotieplaatsSluitingsdatum:30 June 2024Vacaturenummer:13023-What are you going to do? You will study the structure and structure-property relationship of proteins assembled under various conditions of shear and extrusion, inducing an anisotropic "filamentous"...

PhD-student: Nanophotonics and quantum physics with electrons and lightWork ActivitiesDid you know high-energy electrons can serve as efficient sources of optical excitation of matter? Our group has developed cathodoluminescence microscopy, in which we use 1-30 keV electrons in a scanning electron microscope (SEM) to excite nanomaterials. The oscillating...

PhD-position: Quantum nano-optomechanicsWork ActivitiesThe Photonic Forces group at AMOLF is looking for PhD students to join our team working on the intriguing physics of nano-optomechanical systems. We are fascinated by the ability of light to measure and control mechanical motion in new and powerful ways. We seek to challenge the limits of mechanical...

What are you going to do ? You are expected to carry out creative and fundamental research on collective behavior of active polymers combining analytical and computational approaches. You will: Perform Brownian dynamics of interacting active filaments; Develop a new density functional theory for prediction of Isotropic-nematic transition in active...

Two PhD positions: Fano4nano - Fano resonance enhanced scatterometry for wafer metrologyWork ActivitiesAre you looking for a challenging project in which you develop fundamental advances in metaphotonics and work with high-tech industry to apply them? In this project we aim to develop nanophotonic structures for application in high-precision semiconductor...

We are seeking a dynamic Science Teacher with a passion for Physics, to join the Senior School teaching team. The post holder will be responsible for teaching Physics at KS3, KS4, and KS5 (A Level), and Science at KS3, and will be expected to deliver high quality lessons while supporting students to achieve their best. The role will also involve working as a...

Work ActivitiesMaterials are ubiquitous parts of our everyday life and as technologies keep pushing boundaries, the search for new functional materials is getting more and more complex. In this PhD project, you will investigate and design 2D materials with applications in energy storage, semiconductors, and nanolithography. Until now, most research studies...

Work ActivitiesThe goal of the project is to learn more about the possible detrimental effects of electrons in scanning electron microscopy for metrology applications, on materials used in the semiconductor industry. As a PhD student you will use state of the art tools to unravel and quantify the physical and chemical changes at surfaces and within layers...

PhD: Non-Hermitian nano-optomechanical networks and their sensing performanceWork ActivitiesThe Photonic Forces group seeks a motivated and talented PhD student working at the intersection of the fields of nano-optomechanics and topological physics. Nanomechanical resonators are versatile systems for sensing applications and to study fundamental physical...

What are you going to do ? M imicking filamentous network structures to exhibit specific physical and sensory properties are desirable for a wide range of applications from meat analogues to artificial tissues for implants. Yet, besides progress in synthesizing or assembling ever more complex bio-inspired structures, manufacturing filamentous...

Your functionDespite decades of dedicated collaborative efforts, we are still missing key elements to develop the perfect electronic nose. A major obstacle is our limited understanding of how the sense of smell works, and how odorant sensors should be designed for smell detection. The project ODORWISE joins advanced computer simulation techniques together...

PhD- student: Resolving Surface Reactions in Plasma Catalysis (SURPLAS)Work ActivitiesSurface reactions on metal model catalysts in plasma environmentActivation of molecules in a plasma can form the basis for efficient chemical reactions making direct use of electrical energy. The interaction of plasma-activated species with a catalyst enhances the...

Phd - student: Nonlinear metaphotonics for UV semiconductor metrologyWork ActivitiesHow do you design optical metasurfaces that efficiently radiate UV light by nonlinear frequency conversion? How do the geometry of meta-atoms and their arrangement in the metasurface translate into beam structuring, i.e., control over the amplitude, phase and polarization...

ODORWISE - Unravelling Odorant Detection Mechanisms for Biosensors in Sustainable Healthcare. If you are interested to join this exciting research in olfactory science and bioinformatics, please apply to Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Your functionDespite decades of dedicated collaborative efforts, we are still missing key elements to develop the perfect...

Work ActivitiesIn semiconductor device manufacturing, metrology tools are required for wafer alignment, overlay and device inspection. As devices become more complicated and as stronger light sources are being used to get sufficient signal from samples covered with optically opaque layers, optical damage can occur. Catastrophic damage is easily detected....

Are you enthusiastic about exploring the fascinating interplay between physics and mechanics? We are delighted to offer two exciting postdoctoral positions in the Machine Materials Laboratory, and in the Fluidlab, located at the Institute of Physics of the University of Amsterdam.This unique research opportunity revolves around the fields of active matter,...

Postdoc: Nanophotonics and quantum physics with electrons and lightWork ActivitiesDid you know high-energy electrons can serve as efficient sources of optical excitation of matter? Our group has developed cathodoluminescence microscopy, in which we use 1-30 keV electrons in a scanning electron microscope (SEM) to excite nanomaterials. The oscillating...