Graduate Position
in Materials Chemistry / Lanthanide-Based Materials / Nano-Bio-Interaction
The HemmerLab is committed to ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion.
We encourage applications from members of groups that have been underrepresented or discouraged,
including but not limited to women and underrepresented minorities.
We encourage applications from members of groups that have been underrepresented or discouraged,
including but not limited to women and underrepresented minorities.
Unveiling microbiota interplay with the gut-brain axis using opto-magnetic nanoprobes (NFRF-funded project)
Keywords:
lanthanides, nanomaterials, photoluminescence spectroscopy, hyperspectral imaging, inorganic chemistry, materials science, surface functionalization, aptamers, nano-bio-interactions, bioimaging
Description:
A graduate position is immediately available in the HemmerLab (www.hemmerlab.com) at the Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences at the University of Ottawa, ON, Canada. The interdisciplinary and collaborative research focuses on the synthesis of lanthanide-based nanomaterials and their application as opto-magnetic probes in bioimaging. This includes, but is not limited to, surface functionalization with aptamers to induce target-specificity to microbiota and their metabolites, optical characterization (photoluminescence spectroscopy, hyperspectral imaging), and in-vitro / ex-vivo assessments.
Candidates should have some a background in materials chemistry / materials science or related fields. Work / training will include the use of state-of-the art methods such as TEM and SEM, XRD, FTIR, and lanthanide-specific photoluminescence spectroscopy. Additional fields that will be covered are optical imaging, surface functionalization (organic, biochemistry) and biomedical applications.
Candidates must be highly motivated and self-driven, demonstrate the capability of independent thinking, bring experimental experience, and to submit reports and manuscripts on a timely manner. Working well in an interdisciplinary team, excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills, strong communication skills, and strong work ethics are further required.
Application Package:
Interested candidates should email their complete application (PDF format) including
Please mention “Lanthanide graduate search” on the subject line.
The evaluation of candidates will begin immediately and continue until filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
In case of questions, please contact ehemmer@uottawa.ca.
Keywords:
lanthanides, nanomaterials, photoluminescence spectroscopy, hyperspectral imaging, inorganic chemistry, materials science, surface functionalization, aptamers, nano-bio-interactions, bioimaging
Description:
A graduate position is immediately available in the HemmerLab (www.hemmerlab.com) at the Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences at the University of Ottawa, ON, Canada. The interdisciplinary and collaborative research focuses on the synthesis of lanthanide-based nanomaterials and their application as opto-magnetic probes in bioimaging. This includes, but is not limited to, surface functionalization with aptamers to induce target-specificity to microbiota and their metabolites, optical characterization (photoluminescence spectroscopy, hyperspectral imaging), and in-vitro / ex-vivo assessments.
Candidates should have some a background in materials chemistry / materials science or related fields. Work / training will include the use of state-of-the art methods such as TEM and SEM, XRD, FTIR, and lanthanide-specific photoluminescence spectroscopy. Additional fields that will be covered are optical imaging, surface functionalization (organic, biochemistry) and biomedical applications.
Candidates must be highly motivated and self-driven, demonstrate the capability of independent thinking, bring experimental experience, and to submit reports and manuscripts on a timely manner. Working well in an interdisciplinary team, excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills, strong communication skills, and strong work ethics are further required.
Application Package:
Interested candidates should email their complete application (PDF format) including
- a cover letter providing your background information, statement of motivation for the application including your career status and career plan, and contact details for a minimum of two referees who we may contact if relevant,
- a full CV including a complete publication list, and
- a transcript (including your GPA).
Please mention “Lanthanide graduate search” on the subject line.
The evaluation of candidates will begin immediately and continue until filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
In case of questions, please contact ehemmer@uottawa.ca.
