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October 1, 2024
Universität Basel
Basel
OTHER
PhD position on quantum sensing of biomolecules and their chemical stimuli (P2403) 100%
For the prestigious Ph D school of the Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI), we solicit applications for a paid 4-year Ph D student position in the Biomolecular Nano-Dynamics group at the Dept. of Chemistry and in close collaboration with the Quantum Sensing group at the Dept. of Physics, both at the University of Basel, Switzerland. We look for a highly talented and motivated Ph D student with a strong background in physics or physical chemistry to join our team for cutting-edge quantum sensing of biomolecules using nitrogen vacancy (NV) colour centers in diamond and single-photon fluorescence readouts.
Your position
In this interdisciplinary Ph D project, you will:
In this interdisciplinary Ph D project, you will:
- Build an optically-detected magnetic resonance (ODMR) spectrometer based on state-of-the-art equipment.
- Detect single particles and single photons to establish new fluorescence readouts.
- Develop a range of biocompatible experiments to detect protein molecules and their chemical stimuli.
Your profile
Prior experience in several of these areas is desired:
Essential requirements:
Prior experience in several of these areas is desired:
- Optics and fluorescence spectroscopy techniques,
- Quantum sensing, ideally using color centers,
- Single-molecule experiments and interpretation,
- Advanced data analysis, coding, modeling, machine learning.
Essential requirements:
- MSc degree in physics or physical-chemistry with excellent grades,
- High motivation and curiosity about fundamental questions and method development,
- Independent analytical thinking and systematic work style,
- Excellent experimental problem-solving skills and perseverance,
- Great team player proficient in English (speaking & writing).
We offer you
- An exciting and fully funded Ph D project in Basel, Switzerland,
- Embedding in the Ph D school of the Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI),
- A productive, interdisciplinary group with an open and interactive lab culture,
- State-of-the-art research infrastructure and facilities,
- A highly international and interdisciplinary setting stimulating your professional and personal development,
- The GRACE graduate center, wide-ranging sports offers, etc.
- A beautiful and very lively city at the intersection of Germany, France, and Switzerland.
Application / Contact
More information and the online application platform can be found at www.phd.nanoscience.ch. For questions please contact the head of the SNI Ph D programme, Dr. Andreas Baumgartner (andreas.baumgartner@unibas.ch), or directly the project leaders. The application has to be completed before 31 December 2024, preferably before 30 October. Please note that the decision to fill a given vacancy can be taken at any time from now.
More information and the online application platform can be found at www.phd.nanoscience.ch. For questions please contact the head of the SNI Ph D programme, Dr. Andreas Baumgartner (andreas.baumgartner@unibas.ch), or directly the project leaders. The application has to be completed before 31 December 2024, preferably before 30 October. Please note that the decision to fill a given vacancy can be taken at any time from now.
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available
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