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Postdoctoral Position at the University of Southern California
Friday, 26 March 2010
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postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. M.Y. El-Naggar (NanoBio
Group at the University of Southern California: http://nanobio.usc.edu) to investigate microbial fuel cells and the
associated fundamental electron transport mechanisms across the biotic-abiotic
interface. A PhD is required in biophysics, biochemistry, microbiology,
molecular biology, cell biology, bioengineering, or a related field. Prior
experience with biological fuel cells (microbial and/or enzymatic) is highly
desired. While a strong background in the biological sciences is required, the
successful candidate will work closely with an interdisciplinary group of
physicists and engineers on experimental work at the intersection of physics,
biology, and nanotechnology.
The
successful candidate will be part of a team that investigates the role of
extracellular nanostructures (both biological and synthetic) in biofuel cells,
while seeking an improved understanding of the fundamental mechanisms and
limits of power extraction at the single-to-few cell level. Our approaches
include but are not limited to: electrochemical analysis, novel fuel cell
design, surface modification, nanoscale fabrication/measurements, scanning
probe techniques, fluorescence microscopy, microfluidics, and various molecular
biology, single cell, and single molecule techniques.
A
Ph.D., a strong publication record, and proficiency in English are required. Preferred
start dates range from June to October 2010.
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