Internship Electrostatic behavior of the lipid membrane

The electrostatic behavior of the lipid membrane is of utmost importance for biological function. We will explore how different ions (monovalent, divalent, hydrophobic) alter the conformation and surface potential of differently charged lipids.

Research / Job description
The electrostatic behavior of the lipid membrane is of utmost importance for biological function. It is therefore of fundamental interest to understand the fundamental properties of charged lipid layers and their interactions with ions.

Sum-frequency generation spectroscopy, because it is a surface-specific technique, allows us to study the molecular orientation and conformation of lipid monolayers at the air-water interface in great detail. It allows us to look 'inside' the lipids and water molecules by investigating their vibrations. We will explore how different ions (monovalent, divalent, hydrophobic) alter the conformation and surface potential of differently charged lipids.

About the group Biosurface spectroscopy

Required qualifications
You have a Bachelors-degree in physics, chemistry or biology and participate in a Master in one of these areas. You have a nationality of an EU-member state or if not, you are a student at a Netherlands University. You must be available for at least 6 months.

Terms of employment
In the beginning of your placement, along with your supervisor at AMOLF, you will make a step-by-step plan in which working conditions and supervision will be agreed on. If the training period is to last longer than two months, an agreement will also be established in which things like compensation will be fixed.

For further information please contact:
Prof.dr. Mischa Bonn
Phone: +31 (0)20754 7100

Applications can be sent to:
FOM Institute AMOLF
Personnel department
Postbus 41883
1009 DB Amsterdam
The Netherlands
trainee.applicantATamolf.nl

Please quote vacancy # 0702.1900

Please send in your:
- Resume;
- List of courses followed so far, and grades obtained.