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  PhD position in Multifunctional Block Copolymer Nanoparticles


   Klinger Lab

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  Prof DK Klinger  Applications accepted all year round  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

About the Project

The group – Polymer and Colloidal Chemistry

Research in our group focuses on functional polymer nanoparticles for applications in pharmacy, catalysis, or materials science. We are primarily working on the design, synthesis, and physicochemical characterization of responsive nanoparticles that can change their properties in response to external stimuli. To test these colloidal materials in the context of their (biological) application, we are closely working together with several research groups.

Your research – Multifunctional Block Copolymer Nanoparticles

Shape anisotropic particles with defined internal nanostructures and patterned surfaces are promising building blocks for advanced applications in biology, photonics, catalysis etc. To prepare such multi-functional colloids, we use evaporation-induced phase separation of block copolymers (BCPs). Since this method is still limited in controlling the spatial distribution of chemical functionalities, you will develop new post-assembly strategies to introduce and modify functional groups after the particle preparation.

Requirements

• Very good university degree (Master, Diploma) in chemistry, polymer science, materials science or closely related fields

• Sound knowledge in and practical experience in organic chemistry / polymer chemistry / colloidal chemistry

• Excellent German language skills (due to teaching requirements)

Application

Required documents: cover letter, curriculum vitae*, references and certificates of your university education, letters of recommendation or

contact details for respective referees

*please state experience with synthetic- and characterization methods.

Details on the website of FU Berlin: https://www.fu-berlin.de/universitaet/berufkarriere/jobs/wiss/21_fb-biologie-chemie-pharmazie/BC-21411500-23-213.html

Reference number: 21411500-23-21

Biological Sciences (4) Chemistry (6)

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