Nanothermometry Research Scientist - Medical Laser Safety

Ghent University; Belgique; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18-month contract

Start January 2027

Extensive staff benefits

Job summary

Ghent University in Belgium invites a highly qualified researcher to join the NanoSensing Group in the Department of Chemistry to develop temperature‑monitoring nanothermometers for safer medical laser procedures.

You will synthesize nanosized luminescent thermometers, characterize materials by optical spectroscopy, build an optical fiber platform for thermal measurements, and perform ex vivo studies, reporting progress in scientific reports and meetings.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanoscience, Bioengineering, Physics or related field.
• Practical experience in nanomaterial synthesis.
• Understanding of nanomaterial chemistry and synthesis–property relationships.
• Experience with optical spectroscopy, including near-IR.
• Ability to plan experiments, analyze data, troubleshoot and work independently.
• Excellent written and spoken English for scientific communication.

Responsibilities

• Performing, optimising and upscaling synthesis of nanosized luminescence thermometers.
• Characterising the synthesised materials using appropriate spectroscopic and analytical techniques, with emphasis on optical spectroscopy.
• Building an optical fiber based platform for thermal measurements.
• Ex vivo studies of the nanosized luminescence thermometers performance in porcine kidney.
• Processing and interpreting experimental data, documenting results, and presenting findings in scientific reports and project meetings.
• Contributing to the generation of experimental evidence and proof-of-concept demonstrations that may support future patent applications and IP development.

Skills

Nanomaterial synthesis

Nanomaterial chemistry

Near-IR spectroscopy

Experiment planning & data analysis

Independent working

English communication

Education

Master/PhD

Tools

Luminescence thermometry

Optical fiber sensing

Job description

Ghent University in Belgium invites a highly qualified researcher to join the NanoSensing Group in the Department of Chemistry to develop temperature‑monitoring nanothermometers for safer medical laser procedures.

You will synthesize nanosized luminescent thermometers, characterize materials by optical spectroscopy, build an optical fiber platform for thermal measurements, and perform ex vivo studies, reporting progress in scientific reports and meetings.