PhD candidate - Engineering nanostructured biointerfaces for advanced biosensing

19 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Centrale Lille Institut

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology
Chemistry » Physical chemistry
Engineering » Materials engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

France

Application Deadline

31 May 2024 - 16:00 (Europe/Berlin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38h30

Offer Starting Date

2 Sep 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Observing biomolecules in their natural, dynamic states is a complex challenge due to their intricate structures and fluctuations. While many techniques provide static snapshots of groups of molecules in non-native conditions, we aim to observe and understand molecules in real-time within biomimetic environments.

Centrale Lille/IEMN is calling for PhD applicants for a project that improves the resolution of biosensing technologies using nanostructured functional materials. This work will deepen our insight into biomolecular systems, with potential benefits for diagnostics, biological and pharmaceutical research.

The project’s challenge lies in engineering the nanostructured biointerfaces for this innovative application. The tasks comprise: preparing ultra-thin films, fine-tuning our tools at the nanoscale, understanding new nanomaterials’ functions (and how they relate to their structures), and creating interfaces with biological molecules. As a PhD student, you will work on a range of these tasks and gain knowledge in functional nanomaterials, biomolecular engineering, and advanced microscopy techniques. This three-year research project offers mentorship from skilled scientists and engineers, as well as opportunities for international experience and career development.

We seek candidates with a master’s degree in Micro-nanotechnology, Chemistry, Materials Engineering, or a related field, interested in the intersection of nanostructured materials and biology with method development. Curiosity, a readiness to learn, and programming skills are desirable.

To join our interdisciplinary team, please send a 1–2-page CV to [email protected] . 

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Centrale Lille

Country

France

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Nord

City

Villeneuve d'Ascq

Website

https://centralelille.fr/
https://www.iemn.fr/en/la-recherche/les-groupes/aiman-films

Street

Cité Scientifique

Postal Code

59650

E-Mail

[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED