Applications are invited for a PhD fellowship/scholarship at Graduate School of Natural Sciences, Aarhus University, Denmark, within the Nanoscience programme. The position is available from August 2024 or later.
Title:
Readvertisement: Pipette based scanning probe microscopy
Research area and project description:
Micro- and nano pipettes are powerful and versatile sensing tools used for single-molecule detection, monitoring processes in biological systems, and as scanning probes for studying surface properties with nanoscale resolution. In this project, we are interested in the development of new nanoscience methodology, especially by investigating the image formation mechanism of scanning ion-conductance microscopy and by formulating new imaging routines that allow functional surface characterisation on the nanoscale.
Potential research directions include: finite element simulations for a better fundamental understanding of image formation; characterisation of charge density in lipid membranes and live cells; studying ion diffusion in the porous structure of hydrogels.
The PhD position is part of the EU Doctoral Network NanoRAM: Emerging Nanotools for Soft Matter Characterisation and Manipulation. NanoRAM brings together people and organisations from across the world to train a new generation of scientists in the development and application of newly developed manipulation and characterisation nanotools in soft matter research. The PhD candidate will go on secondments to partner organisations as well as participate in consortium meetings and workshops. Read more about NanoRAM at https://nanoram-dn.com/.
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Qualifications and specific competences:
We are looking for a motivated candidate with relevant qualifications within Applied Physics, Nanoscience, Materials Science or similar.
Previous experience with scanning probe microscopy is highly welcomed but not a prerequisite. Expertise in electrochemistry, cell culture and finite element modelling are also of value.
The candidate must comply with the Mobility Rule: The candidate must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Denmark for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the start date.
Place of employment and place of work:
The place of employment is Aarhus University, and the place of work is Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Gustav Wieds Vej 14, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.
Contacts:
Applicants seeking further information for this project are invited to contact: Professor Mingdong Dong, dong@inano.au.dk
How to apply:
For information about application requirements and mandatory attachments, please see the Application guide. Please read the Application guide thoroughly before applying.
When ready to apply, go to https://phd.nat.au.dk/for-applicants/apply-here/ (Note, the online application system opens 1 March 2024)
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