Our EVOLF community is growing. We are continuously on the lookout for PhD students and postdocs to join us on our scientific journey.
Career development and diversity
EVOLF will train ~90 PhD students and postdocs in cross-disciplinary skills and ethical research. We provide specialized training in synthetic-cell research, RRI, IP, and entrepreneurship, and offer an International Exchange Program for lab visits. Our inclusive recruitment and supportive environment ensure talent retention, with a diversity coordinator managing inclusion efforts and family-friendly international meetings.
Come join one of the following projects:
Please note; if you apply for multiple positions; please inform us by mentioning this in your cover letters.
Optimizing and testing DNA design for the synthetic genome
Supervisor: Cees Dekker, TU Delft
PhD / Postdoc position
Keywords: Synthetic Genome, IVTT
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We aim to design, assemble, and test minimal forms of a synthetic genome with emphasis on the underlying DNA sequence. We design featureless (i.e. without any promotor/coding/binding sequences) genomes of 50-300 kbp length and build these using Golden Gate assembly. We test minimal genetic networks in these genomes using various biophysics assays and in vitro transcription- translation( IVTT) in liposomes. We will test and optimize transcription and translation to full mRNAs and nontruncated proteins. We search an applicant with experience in genome design and IVTT systems.
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Note: This project is open to both, prospective PhD and postdoc candidates.
We are currently preparing this vacancy. Early September we will provide information here on how to apply. Please come back soon.Until that time, please check the following website for more opportunities at the Cees Dekker lab. https://ceesdekkerlab.nl/come-join-us/
Optimizing transcription and translation in the PURE system using massively parallel transcriptomics and ribosome profiling
Supervisor: Alexander van Oudenaarden, Hubrecht Institute
Postdoc position
Keywords: PURE, Transcriptomics