PhD position on quantum sensing of biomolecules and their chemical stimuli (P2403) 100%
- 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.
- 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).
- An exciting and fully funded PhD project in Basel, Switzerland,
- Embedding in the PhD 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.
More information and the online application platform can be found at www.phd.nanoscience.ch. For questions please contact the head of the SNI PhD programme, Dr. Andreas Baumgartner (Write an email), 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.
4000 Basel
Lieu de travail
4000 Basel