Master + PhD in Nanooptics Group: "Infrared (nano)spectroscopy for label-free diagnostics"

The Nanoscience Cooperative Research Center, CIC nanoGUNE, located in Donostia / San Sebastian, Basque Country (Spain), is currently looking for a

MASTER STUDENT

to work on

Infrared (nano)spectroscopy for label-free diagnostics

NanoGUNE is a research center devoted to conducting world-class nanoscience research for a competitive growth of the Basque Country. NanoGUNE is a member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA) and is recognized by the Spanish Research Agency as a María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence.

With this project we seek to apply our IR nanospectroscopy technology to visualize the fine structure of cells and tissue sections and to identify the changes in chemical composition when cancer occurs. We also engage in optical modeling of IR spectroscopy to provide a framework for better understanding the recorded spectral data and improve image quality.

The following activities are foreseen, which can be tailored to the interests of the student: (i) do imaging work on cell sections to provide new insights on the structure of cells (ii) do optical calculation to understand of IR spectroscopy of cells work (iii) design and validate future lab-on-chip sensors for highly sensitive IR spectroscopy.

Supervisor: Martin Schnell (m.schnell@nanogune.eu)

The student will join the Nanooptics Group, led by Prof. Rainer Hillenbrand (r.hillenbrand@nanogune.eu)  

Candidates should apply by completing the form below and attaching the following documents:

a. A complete CV and academic record  

b. A cover letter

The deadline for applications is 13/03/2025.
 

NOTES:

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