Internship Heat transport in peptides

In this project we will elucidate the rate and mechanism of heat transport through a peptide, a small building block of a protein, embedded in a model membrane.

Research / Job description
Proteins are molecular machines and therefore they produce heat. As a protein only functions well in a narrow temperature range, the heat has to be removed efficiently and rapidly from its active site. In this project we will elucidate the rate and mechanism of heat transport through a peptide, a small building block of a protein, embedded in a model membrane. To this end we will use state of the art optical techniques, such as femtosecond mid-infrared vibrational spectroscopy, and smartly engineered specific proteins.

About the group Ultrafast Spectroscopy and Biosurface spectroscopy

Required qualifications
You have a Bachelors degree in physics, chemistry or biology and participate in a Master study 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 traineeship
At the start of the traineeship your trainee plan will be set out, in consultation with your AMOLF supervisor. A trainee contract will be established, including a small allowance.

For further information please contact:
Dr. Ellen Backus
Researcher in group Biosurface Spectroscopy
Phone: +31 (0)20-754 7100

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

Please quote vacancy # 0907.19

Please annex your:
-  Resume;
-  List of followed courses plus grades.