PhD student Synthesis and characterization of advanced polymer nanoparticles for biomedical applications. Deadline: June 30, 2021 

Student Synthesis and characterization of advanced polymer nanoparticles for biomedical applications at the Institute for Materials Research Hasselt University
Application Deadline: 30/06/2021

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• You obtained a master’s degree in chemistry, physical chemistry, biochemistry (or equivalent)
  Final-year students are (likewise) encouraged to apply.
• You are motivated by the topic of advanced nanomaterials applied to the fields of cancer therapy and wound healing/tissue engineering.
• You have experience in the production and characterization of nanoparticles and a solid back ground in colloids.
• A good background in polymer chemistry and experience in polymer nanoparticle synthesis is a plus
• Some basic knowledge in nanomaterials-cell studies and relevant characterization techniques.
• You are fluent in the English language, both orally as in writing.
• You are well-organized and dedicated to performing a practical experiment in the best way, ensuring that technical instruments are employed / calibrated in the right way.
• You possess good relational, communicative and reporting skills to function within a interdisciplinary research group.
• Although you will get the possibility to professionalize yourself by attending specialized courses and workshops, your application is further strengthened if you possess a good background and experience in the fields of advanced nanoparticle synthesis with functional properties (e.g, stimuli responsiveness, encapsulation of active/biologically relevant compounds), physical and chemical characterization techniques as well as nanoparticle-cell interactions.
• You are willing to contribute to a positive working atmosphere and are able to connect with the different domains and collaborators (practical assistants, PhD students, post-docs, and professors).

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