We are hiring!
Are you ready to embark on a journey to develop next generation robots driven by chemical reactions? Apply today for a PhD or Postdoc position in our group!
PhD position: https://werkenbij.rug.nl/vacature/phd-position-mechano-chemistry-for-robots-1448/?lang=en
Postdoc Position: https://werkenbij.rug.nl/vacature/postdoc-systems-chemistry-for-robotics-1449/?lang=en
The Lerch lab is always looking for talented and motivated students, Ph.D. and postdoc candidates. For questions and information, please get in touch with Michael directly.
Bachelor & Master students
We are always happy to have students from the University of Groningen, other Dutch universities, or from abroad visit and conduct an internship in our laboratory. Ideally, you have a background in organic synthesis, systems chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, or polymers. Together we will design a suitable project based on your background and interest.
Ph.D. students
There are funded positions available in the group at the moment, see above!
Qualified candidates with a strong motivation and background are welcome to apply to work with the Lerch group. Please provide a cover letter, CV, transcript of records, and contact details of two references. As a Ph.D. student you will join the lab to develop chemically programmed autonomous materials and coatings. You will have the opportunity to complement your background in synthetic chemistry, applied physics, materials sciences, or nanosciences, with skills and techniques systems and supramolecular chemistry, reaction-diffusion systems, microfluidics, micro- & nanofabrication, 3D/4D printing, basic programming, and modelling. Please indicate interest in one of our core pillars: adaptive materials or functional coatings. We can assist you in applying for scholarships (please provide information about elgibility and applicable deadlines).
Postdocs
There are no funded positions available in the group at the moment.
Potential postdoctoral candidates interested in joining our team are encouraged to get in contact, providing a cover letter, CV, research summary and contact details of three references. Please also provide a brief overview of possible funding sources that you are eligible for applying together with an approximate timeline. The Lerch group is looking for talented candidates with a background in synthetic chemistry, applied physics, materials sciences, nanosciences, or equivalent.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Groningen and the Lerch Research Group are dedicated to foster diversity in the chemical sciences and strive to create an equitable, inclusive, and respectful environment, where researchers of different backgrounds and disciplines can work at the forefront of science. Applications by female scientists and candidates from underserved groups are especially encouraged.
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