A one year postdoctoral position for a highly motivated young researcher trained in organic treatment of metal (oxide) surfaces is immediately available in University of Tours, France. You will join our team to continue our work on the NANOMAG research program supported by Région Centre. The aim of this research program is to develop and to study superparamagnetic nanoparticles fSPION) functionalised with polymers and anticancer drugs for magnetically targeted chemotherapy. The partnership between the research groups of University of Tours ("Magnetic vectors for chimiotherapy”, EA 4244), University of Orléans and CNRS (Centre de Recherche sur la Matière Divisée, UMR 6619) will allow you to have a rich experience in both chemistry and physics of hybrid nanomaterials.
The ideal candidate will have a solid background in polymer chemistry and/or in organic chemistry applied to the surface treatment of metal oxide nanoparticles (NP). Experience with particle and surface characterization techniques would also be advantageous.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the following tasks:
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Develop stable aqueous suspensions of polymer-coated iron oxide NP.
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Study NP surface functionalisation with an anticancer agent.
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Study the physico-chemical properties of the obtained NP.
The research will be carried out in Tours University (Central France). Funds are secured for 1 year and the salary is 1700-2000 euro net per month, depending on the experience of the candidate. Start date: anytime from January 2010.
Please send by e-mail your application including a brief cover letter stating your earliest possible start date, a current CV and a list of 2 referees (include phone numbers and e-mail addresses) to the attention of :
Professor Igor CHOURPA. Laboratoire de Chimie Analytique, UFR des Sciences Pharmaceutiques, 31 avenue Monge, 37200 Tours, France, Phone: +33 (0)247367162, E-mail: chourpa@univ-tours.fr
