Development of novel light-activated chemotactic nanosystems

A fully funded PhD studentship is available within the UCL Department of Chemistry to work under the supervision of Prof. Giuseppe Battaglia (http://www.battagliaresearchgroup.org) and Dr. Giorgio Volpe (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/chemistry/anslab) on the experimental study and development of novel light-activated chemotactic nanosystems capable of autonomous movement to localise, pick up, and deliver nanoscopic objects. This project is relevant for several applications ranging from catalysis and energy conversion to bioremediation, chemical sensing and drug delivery.

The applicants should have, or expect to gain, at least a 2.1 honours or equivalent at Masters level in Chemistry, or a related subject, e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science or Engineering and an interest in working at the interface between nanophotonics and biophysics. Previous experimental experience in nanotechnology or photonics is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

Applicants should send their applications (motivation letter, CV and contact info for 2 referees) by email to Dr. Giuseppe Battaglia ([Email Address Removed]) and Dr. Giorgio Volpe ([Email Address Removed]), who may also be approached for informal enquiries.
Applicants will also be required to complete an electronic application form at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/apply. Any admissions queries should be directed to the postgraduate administrator Dr Jadranka Butorac ([Email Address Removed]). The deadline for applications is 8 April 2018, although the position will be filled as soon as an appropriate candidate is found.