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Third Parties Job Opportunities
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16.05.2012
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Ph.D. student position, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
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The aim of biologists, chemists, physicists, IT specialists, and engineers working together in the BioInterfaces programme of the Helmholtz Association, is to control the smallest “living” units of a biological system - the cells, the cellular components, as well as the interfaces between cells and their environment. One of several currently open Ph.D. student positions, shared between two institutes, deals with osteogenesis triggered by a protein adsorbate on surface modified amorphous carbon (a-C) coatings:
For your studies, you will apply plasma assisted deposition/modification of a-C and laser post processing. Further, you will operate our TOF.SIMS5 spectrometer. The small sampling depth of static SIMS in combination with the possibility to distinguish between different amino acids allows the observation of the orientation and conformation of proteins in the adsorbate that was deposited on the a-C surfaces. Therefore, you have to analyze complex SIMS spectra by means of principal component analysis and partial least-squares regression. Finally, cell culture experiments will be performed with an osteoblast-like cell line. You will follow the differentiation of these cells during the culture on a-C substrates by alkaline phosphatase activity and quantification of several RNA markers by real-time PCR.
Required qualification:
- Hands-on experience in biomaterial development and analysis.
- Ability to implement and apply advanced statistical methods and computing in SIMS data analysis.
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary, multi-cultural, scientific environment.
Contact:
Dr. Alexander Welle
Institute for Biological Interfaces 1
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
alexander.welle@kit.edu
Register and apply until June, 13th, via BioInterfaces graduate school: http://www.bif-igs.kit.edu/
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28.03.2012
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Field Service Engineer - NY
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ION-TOF USA, Inc. is a leading supplier of time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometers (TOF-SIMS) based in Chestnut Ridge, NY, USA (near New York City). ION-TOF USA imports and distributes its sophisticated equipment from its home factory in Germany, and provides after sales support throughout the USA and Canada. The company has experienced rapid growth since its inception eleven years ago and is now searching for a specialized and experienced field service engineer to join its talented team of experts.
As a field service engineer your job will entail the repair and maintenance of highly sophisticated surface analysis instrumentation. You will also be responsible for answering technical questions by phone or email.
Applicants should have several years of experience in repairing sophisticated ultra-high vacuum scientific equipment. Experience in surface analysis techniques such as, SIMS, XPS, Auger, etc. would be an advantage. Applicants would be expected to travel extensively throughout the USA and Canada to visit customer sites when necessary. It is therefore essential that the candidate be able to work on their own at a remote location. Experience with Microsoft Office applications is also desired.
If you desire a challenging role and can show initiative, be flexible, are able to work in a team and be customer focused this is the job for you.
U.S. citizenship or legal permanent-residency is a pre-requisite for the position. The job is based at the company headquarters in Chestnut Ridge, NY and salary would be market related and commensurate with experience. An excellent benefits program is included.
Prospective applicants should send their resume by mail or email to:
Nathan Havercroft
General Manager
ION-TOF USA, Inc.
100 Red Schoolhouse Road
Building A8
Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977-7049, USA
Email: jobs@iontofusa.com
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