Ph.D. positions in DNA Nanotechnology for Nanophotonics, University

PhD positions in DNA nanotechnology

The interdisciplinary group at the University of Freiburg offers fully funded PhD positions for 4 years in the field of DNA nanotechnology for nanophotonics. This project focuses on chiral sensing with high-refractive dielectric nanoparticles and combines expertise from DNA nanotechnology and nanophotonics.

Fully funded PhD positions in DNA nanotechnology for nanophotonics

Designation

PhD student

Research area

DNA nanotechnology and nanophotonics

Location

University of Fribourg, Switzerland

Authorization/Qualification

• Training: Master or diploma in Physics, chemistry, biotechnology, engineering or related fields.
• skills:
• Outstanding academic performance
• Relevant experimental research experience
• Knowledge of nanophotonics and/or DNA nanotechnology
• Excellent communication skills and good English language skills

job description

The successful candidates will:

• Design, fabricate and characterize DNA-based optical antennas.
• Functionalize analytes for chiral sensing applications.
• Develop advanced optical measurement techniques.
• Collaborate with international experts including Prof. Albella (Santander), Prof. Stefani (Buenos Aires), Prof. Garcia-Etxarri (San Sebastian) and Prof. Hiroshi Sugimoto (Kobe).

The positions offer internationally competitive salaries starting at CHF 58,000 per year, including pension and social security contributions, thus ensuring an excellent standard of living. The working environment is interdisciplinary, multicultural and dynamic, characterized by cutting-edge technology and application-relevant research questions.

Application

Interested candidates should contact Prof. Guillermo Acuna by email at guillermo.acuna@unifr.ch. Applications will be reviewed from September onwards, so early application is recommended.

Last application date

October 31, 2024

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