Optical Rheology Project Scientist (PostDoc)
Optical Rheology Project Scientist (PostDoc)
We are offering a position for an experienced scientist within the European Marie Curie training network SOMATAI starting in April 2013. The scientist will have the opportunity to benefit from a large European research and training network with several visits to the European partners.
The project: Diffusing Wave Spectroscopy (DWS) is a powerful optical technology, able to measure the micro-rheological properties of soft matter. LS Instruments has pioneered the DWS technology in the past 7 years and is the technological market leader in this field. We now intend to extend DWS from bulk application to film samples.
Your tasks:
- Identification of suitable model systems
- Experimental characterization of model systems
- Extension of the DWS model to fluid films
- Experimental setup and instrument design
The aim of the project is to lay the ground work for a novel DWS based instrument for scientific research.
About us: We are a small start-up specializing in the development of light scattering instrumentation primarily for the scientific community. We are a young, motivated, and international group based in Fribourg, Switzerland. Our company is currently focusing in research and product development.
Fribourg offers an excellent quality of life, beautiful scenery and access to the outdoors, all at a central and convenient location within Europe.
About us: We are a small start-up specializing in the development of light scattering instrumentation primarily for the scientific community. We are a young, motivated, and international group based in Fribourg, Switzerland. Our company is currently focusing in research and product development.
Fribourg offers an excellent quality of life, beautiful scenery and access to the outdoors, all at a central and convenient location within Europe.
Required Qualification: PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering or a related subject
Skills: The ideal candidate must have a strong background in experimental research, be able to work independently as well as in small teams, have excellent organizational and communication skills, and be able to guide junior researchers.
Skills: The ideal candidate must have a strong background in experimental research, be able to work independently as well as in small teams, have excellent organizational and communication skills, and be able to guide junior researchers.
Useful Experience: Experience in one or several of the following areas are advantageous: Diffusing Wave Spectroscopy, Scientific Instrument Design, Rheology/Microrheology, Light Scattering, Optics, Monte Carlo Simulations, Physics of Interfaces (air-fluid), C/C++, Matlab, LabView
Languages: English required. German and/or French advantageous
Languages: English required. German and/or French advantageous
Citizenship: Please note that any candidate must receive a permit from the Swiss cantonal authorities before working in Switzerland.
LS Instruments AG cannot guarantee that candidates from non-European states will receive the required permit.
LS Instruments AG cannot guarantee that candidates from non-European states will receive the required permit.
Resident Requirements: The researcher must not have resided or carried out his/her main activity (work, studies, etc) in Switzerland for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to his/her recruitment in April 2013. Short stays, such as holidays, are not taken into account.
Contract duration: Two years, with the possibility of a permanent position depending upon candidate performance.
Equal opportunity: LS Instruments aims to employ more women in this area and therefore particularly welcomes applications from women. We also welcome applications from disabled persons.
Please send your application including CV and reference letters to:
jobs@lsinstruments.ch
jobs@lsinstruments.ch
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