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The Departments of Physics/Chemistry in the Faculty of Sciences is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of hyperspectral fluorescence imaging and detailed optical spectroscopy of the interaction of carbon nanotubes with chiral molecules adsorbed on or encapsulated within the SWCNTs.
Position
- You will work actively on the preparation of a PhD thesis in the field of Experimental Physics. You will be embedded in the TSM2 research group and will be co-supervised by Prof. Sofie Cambré (Physics) and Prof. Wouter Herrebout (Chemistry) within a project funded by FWO. The focuses on the development of chiral fluorescence spectroscopy and imaging. The project not only involves the spectroscopic characterisation and instrument development but will also require you to prepare your own samples (filling of carbon nanotubes, structure sorting of carbon nanotubes), hence experience in chemical preparation techniques is a plus.
- You will publish scientific articles related to the research project.
- You will carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks for the department of Physics and/or the department of Chemistry.
Profile
- You hold a Master degree in Chemistry, Physics or Materials Science. Students in the final year of their degree can also apply.
- You can demonstrate excellent study results.
- Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
- Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
- You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
- You are very motivated for experimental research. You are able to work independently as well as in a team setting. You are fluent in English.
- Knowledge of Matlab and/or Python is a plus.
- Additional experience in one (or more) of the following fields is highly appreciated: laser spectroscopy, chiroptical spectroscopy, nanoscience, carbon nanotube characterization and/or processing, physical chemistry.
- Experience in instrument development and maintenance is a perquisite.
What we offer
- We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of one year. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed for another three years.
- The planned start date is October 2025 or as soon as possible after that date.
- Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders.
- You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
- You will do most of your work at Campus Drie Eiken / Campus Groenenborger in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
- Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.
Want to apply?
- You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 2nd of June 2025 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:
- a motivation letter
- your academic CV
- the contact details of at least two people that can act as a referee, including your master thesis supervisor
- The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure, including an online interview
- If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to [email protected]. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact prof. Sofie Cambre ([email protected]) or prof. Wouter Herrebout ( [email protected] )
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