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:
4. Optics and fluorescence spectroscopy techniques,
5. Quantum sensing, ideally using color centers,
6. Single-molecule experiments and interpretation,
7. Advanced data analysis, coding, modeling, machine learning.
Essential requirements:
8. MSc degree in physics or physical-chemistry with excellent grades,
9. High motivation and curiosity about fundamental questions and method development,
10. Independent analytical thinking and systematic work style,
11. Excellent experimental problem-solving skills and perseverance,
12. Great team player proficient in English (speaking & writing).