PhD Positions: "Tunable EC-QCLs for PTS based protein sensing"

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft; Freiburg im Breisgau; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative research initiative is seeking passionate physicists and photonics experts to join a prestigious EU doctoral network. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across two countries, focusing on cutting-edge research in integrated spectroscopy and protein analysis. As a Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellow, you will gain invaluable industry experience, conduct multi-disciplinary research, and earn a double PhD degree from two esteemed universities. Join a vibrant team of scholars dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and making a meaningful impact in the field of photonics.

Leistungen

Full salary and benefits

Double degree from two universities

Industry experience

Multi-disciplinary research training

Qualifikationen

• Solid background in physics and/or photonics.
• Interest in protein denaturation and mid-IR spectroscopy.

Aufgaben

• Characterization and optimization of External Cavity Quantum Cascade Lasers.
• Study protein denaturation processes using EC-QCL.

Kenntnisse

Physics

Photonics

English proficiency

Ausbildung

PhD in Physics or Photonics

Jobbeschreibung

Are you a physicist, photonics expert, or laser enthusiast eager to tackle real-world problems? Join the EU MSCA Joint doctoral network PROTEMIC (“Integrated Spectroscopy for Protein Analysis Using Metasurfaces and Interband/Quantum Cascade Devices”) that is dedicated to using mid-IR lasers, photonic integrated circuits, and advanced spectroscopy to unlock the secrets of proteins. With world-class labs, industry partners, and dual degrees, PROTEMIC is your gateway to scientific impact and career acceleration.
Each PhD student will conduct their work at two different institutions, moving to the co-host after ~2 years.

This position starts at IAF and is co-hosted by INSUCAPS LTD (Cork, Ireland)

What you will do

The work at IAF focuses on assembly, in-depth characterization and optimization of External Cavity Quantum Cascade Lasers (EC-QCLs) regarding the requirements of different measurement techniques to be developed in PROTEMIC. During the second stage at INSUCAPS, the EC-QCL will be applied to study protein denaturation processes.

Details on the Projects and the PROTEMIC network can be found at: https://www.protemic.eu

What you bring to the table

• solid background in physics and / or photonics
• keen interest in working in a multi-disciplinary context and to develop a good understanding of protein denaturation and its relation to mid-IR spectroscopy.
• very good command of English

What you can expect

PROTEMIC students will:

• study in 2 European countries
• become a Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellow with full salary and benefits
• undertake multi-disciplinary research & training in integrated photonics, spectroscopy and protein science
• be awarded a Ph.d. degree from 2 universities (double degree/cotutelle)
• gain industry experience either part-based in industry or through a secondment
• be part of an interlinked team of 12 fellows
• be working towards common goals

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity.Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Interested? Apply online now directly https://www.protemic.eu

Applications can only be considered if submitted via the official website of protemic!

Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics IAF

www.iaf.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 79669 Application Deadline: