Postdoctoral Researcher

Join Our Leading Research Team as a Postdoctoral Researcher!

We are looking for independent, motivated, and curious postdoctoral researchers from all

engineering and exact science fields.

Description

The assembly of autonomous self-replicating artificial cells exhibiting the

essential characteristics of life is one of the great contemporary scientific

challenges. In our group, we develop experimental strategies to ultimately move

toward the assembly of such artificial living systems (https://levy.net.technion.ac.il/).

As a general approach, we design biosynthetic platforms based on DNA chips and

cell-free gene expression to mimic cellular processes on artificial systems

(Levy et al., Science Advances 2020). Our platforms serve to develop innovative

biotechnological and biomedical applications.

Available projects

• Reconstituting an autonomous and genetically programmed membrane division

mechanism.

• Investigating transcriptional condensates on DNA biochips.

• Developing an optoelectronic “biolab-on-chip” enabling on-site synthesis and

manipulation of bioproducts.

The research is strongly multidisciplinary, at the interface between synthetic

biology, soft matter physics, biotechnology, and surface science. The Lab

members are trained individually and learn techniques from molecular biology,

fluorescence microscopy, microfluidics, microfabrication, lithography, and

optoelectronics. The laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art automated

systems to reach experimental robustness and high-throughput. Theoretical

models are developed to complete our experimental approach.

Qualification

• A PhD in Biophysics / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Chemistry / Engineering in any related field.

• Experience in molecular biology techniques, fluorescence microscopy,

microfluidics, or cleanroom work is an advantage.

• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a multidisciplinary team,

strong communication skills, critical thinking, perseverance, and a high degree

of motivation and creativity. 

Application

Apply by email to Dr. Michael Levy ([email protected]).

Please include CV with a list of publications and two references.

Good luck!