- JOB
- Switzerland
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- University of Fribourg
- Department
- Physics
- Research Field
- Physics » OpticsChemistry » Physical chemistryEngineering » Biomaterial engineeringEngineering » Materials engineering
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions
- PhD Positions
- Country
- Switzerland
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 42
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by a EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
Our interdisciplinary group works at the boundary between DNA nanotechnology and Nanophotonics for a wide variety of applications ranging from quantum optics to diagnostics. Recently, we pioneered the assembly of high-index dielectric nanoparticles exhibiting both magnetic and electric resonances using the DNA origami technique [doi.org/10.1021/jacs.4c03833]. We are now looking for outstanding Ph.D. candidates to exploit this new technology to construct nanodevices for chiral sensing. This will require both the design, fabrication and characterization of DNA-based optical antennas together with functionalization of analytes and the development of advanced optical measurements.
Where to apply
- guillermo.acuna@unifr.ch
Requirements
- Research Field
- Physics » Optics
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field
- Chemistry » Physical chemistry
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field
- Engineering » Biomaterial engineering
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Specific Requirements
- Masters or Diploma in Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering or related fields
- Outstanding academic achievements and relevant experimental research experience
- Understanding of nanophotonics and/or DNA nanotechnology
- Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Good
Internal Application form(s) needed
PhD positions on DNA Nanotechnology for Nanophotonics.pdf
English
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer: Internationally competitive salaries (starting at 58’000 CHF/year for PhD students, including pension and social charges) that ensure an excellent standard of living. Work in an interdisciplinary, multicultural and dynamic environment with state-of-the-art technology and application relevant research questions. Collaborations, including planned research stays, with Prof. Albella (Santander), Prof. Stefani (Buenos Aires) and Prof. Garcia-Etxarri (San Sebastian) and Prof. Hiroshi Sugimoto (Kobe).
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 2
- Company/Institute
- University of Fribourg
- Country
- Switzerland
- State/Province
- Fribourg
- City
- Fribourg
- Postal Code
- 1700
- Street
- Chemin du Musée 3
- Geofield
Contact
- State/Province
- Fribourg
- City
- Fribourg
- Website
- Street
- Chemin du Musée 3
- Postal Code
- 1700
- guillermo.acuna@unifr.ch
- Phone
- 0263009031