PhD Studentship: Super-optical resolution imaging using a phonon probe microscope (ENG1758)

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PhD Studentship: Tremendous-optical decision imaging utilizing a phonon probe microscope (ENG1758)

Firm

College of Nottingham

Job description

Location: UK Different
Closing Date: Friday 07 June 2024
Reference: ENG1758This thrilling alternative is predicated throughout the Optics and Photonics Analysis Group on the School of Engineering (FoE), College of Nottingham which conducts cutting-edge analysis into the event of imaging know-how for biomedical purposes.Imaginative and prescientWe’re in search of PhD college students who’re motivated, curious and obsessed with scientific analysis. Collectively we’ll make technological advances in imaging analysis applied sciences that may shut in most decision presently achievable with non-invasive imaging strategies. These are extraordinarily related for biomedical purposes, significantly in the event that they result in the characterisation of mechanical properties.MotivationImaging and characterising biology is a particularly tough activity. Understanding organic cells because the constructing blocks of life is prime for biology and healthcare. Cells nonetheless exhibit little or no intrinsic distinction when imaged with gentle and resulting from their dimensions, are very tough to check alive and unperturbed. The brief wavelengths (i.e. UV) or fluorescent dyes required to resolve nice options of cells are damaging. Due to this fact, imaging cell subcomponents at excessive decision usually requires electron microscopes which may solely picture useless and dehydrated cells. Alternatively, sound carries much less vitality than gentle so brief acoustic wavelengths (~300nm) should not damaging to dwelling tissue.GoalYou should have the chance to develop a brand new type of acoustic imaging referred to as phonon probe microscopy that goals to interrupt the optical decision restrict with out counting on damaging radiation or poisonous dyes. You’ll work with specialists in optics, instrumentation and cell biology to ship the brand new technology of label-free super-resolution phonon microscopes.Who we’re searching forAn enthusiastic, self-motivated, resourceful candidate with a 1st or 2:1 in Engineering or Physics. Programming and sign processing and elementary expertise to undertake the challenge nonetheless expertise in optics, ultrasonics and or cell tradition can be additionally helpful. The challenge will happen on the College Park campus and can present a superb platform for profession improvement, journey and publication.Funding assistFunding for this chance is focused at UK nationals, and distinctive worldwide candidates can be thought of. The College of Nottingham actively helps equality, variety and inclusion and encourages purposes from all sections of society.SettingThe School of Engineering supplies a thriving working surroundings for all PGRs creating a powerful sense of neighborhood throughout analysis disciplines. Neighborhood and analysis tradition is vital to our PGRs and the FoE helps this by working intently with our Postgraduate Analysis Society (PGES) and our PGR Analysis Group Reps to boost the analysis surroundings for PGRs. PGRs profit from coaching by means of the Researcher Academy’s Coaching Programme, these primarily based throughout the School of Engineering have entry to bespoke programs developed for Engineering PGRs. together with classes on paper writing, networking and profession improvement after the PhD. The School has excellent services and works in partnership with main industrial companions.Please apply right hereWhen making use of for this studentship, please embrace the reference quantity (starting ENG and supervisors title) throughout the private assertion part of the appliance. This can assist in guaranteeing your utility is distributed on to the educational promoting the studentship.The College actively helps equality, variety and inclusion and encourages purposes from all sections of society.

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Location

Nottingham

Job date

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 01:48:23 GMT

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