Opportunities - Post Doc - Raman / SERS Spectroscopy for Cell Analysis

Title:
Postdoc/ Research Associate in Raman / SERS Spectroscopy for Cell Analysis

Where:
NSF Center for Biophotonics Science and Technology, University of California-Davis, United States

Field: 
Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Physics, Optics

Eligibility:
Project involves the development and application of micro-Raman and SERS spectroscopy/microscopy for studying single cells and cell dynamics.

Qualified applicants should have a recent Ph.D. in engineering, physics, optics, chemistry or a related field.

Experience and knowledge of as many of the following is desirable: nanoparticle synthesis and design, vibrational (Raman, SERS) spectroscopy, optical microscopy, cell culture, chemistry.

Contact:
Send cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to  Prof. James Chan
Please include "SERS/Raman Postdoctoral Research Position" in the Subject heading of the email.

Deadline: August 01, 2013.


Please mention that you saw this job on www.mrresearcher.com

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Opportunities - Post Doc - NASA

Title:

NASA Postdoctoral Fellowships

Where:

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), United States

Field: 

Earth Science; Space Science; Astronomy; Materials Science; Computer Science; Atmospheric Science; Aeronautics; Engineering; Physics; Astrobiology; Astrophysics; Chemistry; Optics; Nanotechnology; Geology

Eligibility:

1. U. S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, and foreign nationals eligible for J-1 status as a Research Scholar
2. Recent and senior-level Ph.D. recipients

Fellowship Positions:

• Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA
• Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
• Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH
• Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
• Goddard Institute for Space Studies, New York, NY
• Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA
• Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX
• Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, FL
• Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA
• Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL
• Stennis Space Center, Stennis Space Center, MS
• NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC
• Various locations associated with the NASA Astrobiology Institute and the NASA Lunar Science Institute

Contact:

To obtain more information and to apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit the Website at http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc.

Questions may be directed to nasapostdoc@orau.org.


Deadline: March 1, July 1, and November 1 2013 

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Opportunities - PhD - Graphene Growth

Title:

PhD scholarship in Graphene Growth and Transfer - DAGATE

Where:

Nanotech Department , Technical University of Denmark

Field: 

Cross-disciplinary research 
(Electronics, Mechanics, Chemistry, Optics, Fluidics, Medical and Biotechnology)

Eligibility:

Applicants must fulfill the following conditions.

• Candidates should have a master's degree in engineering, physics or chemistry, or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering. 
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in: 
• Graphene synthesis (chemical vapour deposition) and transfer
• Electrochemistry
• Polymer chemistry
• Cleanroom fabrication
• Characterisation (TEM, SEM, AFM, EBSD, Raman)

Contact:

Further information may be obtained from Peter Bøggild, email: peter.boggild@nanotech.dtu.dk (please write “DAGATE PhD 1” as subject)

Please do not send applications to this e-mail address, instead apply online as described below.

You can read more about DTU Nanotech on www.nanotech.dtu.dk.

Applications must be submitted as one pdf file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one pdf file. The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
• Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)
• Candidates may apply prior to ob­tai­ning their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.

ll interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Apply here 

Deadline: 2013-04-18

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