Sengupta Lab is currently welcoming applications from excellent researchers at Ph.D. and Postdoctoral levels to study:
1) Light-Matter Interactions in biological systems, within an ERC-funded project
2) Bio-based building materials for self-healing and CO2 capture, within a project funded by the Govt. of Luxembourg
In addition, candidates are welcome to contact if interested in applying for grants
covering any of the following research areas:
a) Topology mediated adaptive mechanics in soft and living matter
b) Emergent (hydro)dynamics and properties of biological liquid crystals
c) Biophysics of Tumor-Microbe and/or Tissue-Microbe systems using in vitro models and bottom-up approaches
For further information, drop an email to anupam.sengupta@uni.lu for details.
| A few remarks for potential applicants |
- Applicants should have an outstanding academic track record with a research mindset that demonstrates strong motivation, curiosity and drive
- Projects in Sengupta Lab require high levels of ingenuity, so applicants should have the ability to improvise, think out-of-the-box and multi-task
- Projects entail HIGH RISK(s) but even HIGHER IMPACT potentials: applicants are selected based on their ability to propose hypotheses and milestones
| Additional points |
- Suitable background in cross-disciplinary research is expected, knowledge of fluid mechanics and quantitative imaging/analysis will be plus
- Researchers work in an international and inter-cultural environment: an inclusive and interactive lab culture is strongly promoted and expected
- Fluency in written and spoken English is an absolute MUST, knowledge of French and/or German will be plus
| We offer |
- a dynamic and state-of-the-art research environment with highly competitive salaries
- intensive cross-disciplinary training opportunities in scientific & transferable skills
- extendable fixed term employee contract at the University of Luxembourg