PhD student position: quantum sensing of biomolecules and their chemical stimuli, Basel
Client:
The Biozentrum, University of Basel
Location:
Basel
Job Category:
Other
Job Reference:
5fb30a055eb7
Job Views:
3
Posted:
21.01.2025
Expiry Date:
07.03.2025
Job Description:
Your position
In this interdisciplinary PhD project, you will:
1. Build an optically-detected magnetic resonance (ODMR) spectrometer based on state-of-the-art equipment.
2. Detect single particles and single photons to establish new fluorescence readouts.
3. Develop a range of biocompatible experiments to detect protein molecules and their chemical stimuli.
This work will yield key steps towards single-molecule NMR of biomolecules based on our progress in optical quantum sensing with NV centers. This is a full-time position, and a project we ideally want to start in the first half of 2025.
Your profile
Prior experience in several of these areas is desired:
1. Optics and fluorescence spectroscopy techniques.
2. Quantum sensing, ideally using color centers.
3. Single-molecule experiments and interpretation.
4. Advanced data analysis, coding, modeling, machine learning.
Essential requirements:
1. MSc degree in physics or physical-chemistry with excellent grades.
2. High motivation and curiosity about fundamental questions and method development.
3. Independent analytical thinking and systematic work style.
4. Excellent experimental problem-solving skills and perseverance.
5. Great team player proficient in English (speaking & writing).
Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.
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