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Quantum nanosensors offer significant advantages over classical sensors, including high sensitivity and resolution. One type of such quantum nanosensor is photoluminescent nanoparticles, whose detection is based on monitoring luminescence changes in response to external stimuli. The goal of the project is to read optical nanosensors using pulsed optical EPR detection and tracking spectral changes. The student will design and implement advanced pulse sequences into an existing quantum confocal microscope, conduct measurements, and analyze the results. Furthermore, they will optimize the sensitivity of the nanosensors through chemical surface modifications. The outcome of the project will be time-resolved, localized quantum detection in biologically relevant environments.

University:

Faculty of Chemical Engineering, UCT Prague; Faculty of Mathematics and Physics & Faculty of Science, Charles University

Group:

Petr Cígler Group, Synthetic Nanochemistry

Tutor:

Mgr. Petr Cígler, Ph.D.

Field of study:

Chemical physics and sensoric, Physical Chemistry

How to apply:

At the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the CAS / IOCB Prague, we are looking for talented, independent, and highly motivated PhD students with an MSc. degree or equivalent in life sciences or related fields. We offer exciting new projects in organic and medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular and structural biology, and analytical and physical chemistry.

• Online registration deadline: 3 March 2025
• Interview Day: 20 March 2025

Learn more and apply at www.uochb.cz/en/call-for-phd-applications.