Quantum Sensing Fellow: Molecular Nanoparticle Diagnostics

UCL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UCL’s London Centre for Nanotechnology seeks a postdoctoral researcher to develop diagnostic and biomedical sensing methods using molecular quantum materials in nanoparticle form. You will prepare and characterize nanoparticles, develop coatings and functionalisation, and test their behaviour in biological environments.

The role offers scope to pursue new materials and applications, collaborate with Ben Miller’s group, and contribute to research papers.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, physics, materials science, biochemistry or biophysics.
• Experience with nanoparticles and surface modification.
• Background in synthetic chemistry welcome, especially surface modification or bioconjugation.
• Strong publication record.

Responsibilities

• Develop diagnostic and biomedical sensing methods using molecular nanomaterials.
• Prepare and characterise nanoparticles; develop coatings and functionalisation methods.
• Test behaviour in biological environments and evaluate performance in model assays.
• Lead experiments, publish results, and contribute to IP.

Skills

Nanoparticles handling

Surface functionalisation

Bioconjugation

Microscopy

Publications

Education

PhD in Chemistry/Physics/Materials/Biochemistry/Biophysics

Tools

Spectroscopy

Bioassay techniques

Coatings chemistry

Job description

UCL’s London Centre for Nanotechnology seeks a postdoctoral researcher to develop diagnostic and biomedical sensing methods using molecular quantum materials in nanoparticle form. You will prepare and characterize nanoparticles, develop coatings and functionalisation, and test their behaviour in biological environments.

The role offers scope to pursue new materials and applications, collaborate with Ben Miller’s group, and contribute to research papers.