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A post-doctoral research position in Electrochemical Genosensors is available at the iNANO Center, Science and Technology, Aarhus University, Denmark, starting from 1 February 2012.

The position is for 1 year with the possibility for extension for another year (1+1 years).

The project is focused on studies of electron transfer (ET) reactions in DNA and electrochemical genosensor and aptasensor development (1, 2). It involves fundamental electrochemical studies of DNA and RNA at electrodes and based on this research, the development of advanced biosensing platforms for cancer diagnostics and neurodegenerative diseases. The project is inherently interdisciplinary and will be run at the Center for DNA Nanotechnology (CDNA and iNANO) in collaboration with several scientific centers at Aarhus University.

The applicant should have a PhD in Physical Chemistry, Electrochemistry or related disciplines and show a good knowledge of electrode reaction kinetics and bioconjugation methods supported by a successful and documented scientific record. Knowledge and experience in organic chemistry and molecular biology will be considered a plus.

1. Farjami E., Clima L., Gothelf K.V. and Ferapontova E.E. An “off-on” electrochemical hairpin DNA-based genosensor for cancer diagnostics, Anal. Chem., 83(5) 2011 1594-16027
2. Ferapontova E. E., Olsen E.M., Gothelf K.V. An RNA aptamer-based electrochemical biosensor for detection of theophylline in serum, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130(13) 2008, 4256-4258

For further information please contact Assoc. Prof. Elena Ferapontova: elena.ferapontova@inano.au.dk; http://inano.au.dk/organization/research-groups/electrochemical-nanobiosensors-group-elena-ferapontova/).

Formalities and salary range
The Faculty of Science refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.

Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.

The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). The recommended level of detail.

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Confederation of Professional Unions.

Deadline
All applications must be made online and received by 6 December 2011.

Please apply online here
http://science.au.dk/en/positions-and-fellowships/academic-positions/

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