We currently have the following openings:

• Postdoc for in vitro studies of entropic segregation of chromosomes
  Keywords: entropic segregation, single molecule optical visualization, long-DNA synthesis and manipulation, micro/nanofluidics
• PhD student for developing and testing a synthetic genome for synthetic cells
  Keywords: minimal genome, gene circuit design, PURE in vitro transcription and translation, synthetic cells
• PhD student for in vitro reconstitution of the archaeal CDV system for cell division
  Keywords: cell division, archaea, CDV, liposomes
  
• Postdoc for RNA-mediated cell division
  Keywords: RNA origami, cell-shape deformation and division, minimal divisome, synthetic cells
• Postdoc for developing microfluidic circuitry for synthetic cells on chip
  Keywords:  microfluidics, microfabrication, traps, directed evolution, AI, synthetic cells, liposomes
• Postdoc for research on SMC-induced DNA loop extrusion
  Keywords: chromosome biophysics, fluorescence, molecular motors
• Postdoc for studying single-protein dynamics with the NEOtrap
  Keywords:  solid-state nanopores, protein dynamics, biophysics

We are looking for outstanding experimentalists that are eager to participate in our research. The group aims at research at the highest international level. Candidates that fit into this environment are invited to apply. Experience in fields such as biophysics, single-molecule techniques, synthetic cells, optical imaging, nanosciences, and molecular/cellular biology is welcomed. We foster diversity and female candidates are particularly invited to apply, since the gender balance recently declined with the departure of quite some female postdocs and students. The postdoctoral positions are for 2-4 years. Ph.D. positions are for 4 years. Applicants are invited to submit an email including cover letter, CV with publication list, and names/email addresses of 3 or more references, to professor Cees Dekker. Your cover letter and CV may be internally shared with CDlab group members for review.