The project aims to carry out research into design and develop plasmonic nanoparticles with multiple functionalities (nanoprobes) with maximum enhanced fluorescence in NIR II (1000 – 1700 nm) window, for their applications in breast cancer early diagnosis by fluorescence based bioimaging.
The applicant will be expected to synthesis various plasmonic materials and plasmonic/inorganic/organic composite and their advanced microscopic and spectroscopic characterization, to functionalize the nanoparticles with targeting molecules, drugs, and fluorescent molecules/QDs. These functionalized nanoparticles will be further investigated for their toxicology, in vitro/in vivo cell imaging as well as tissue imaging.
Safety Training: Compressed Gases and Connecting Gas Regulators; ICIS Training for Safety Training Record Keeping and Data Reporting; Radiation Protection - X-Ray Safety Awareness Training; Risk Assessment Foundation Training (RAFT)
Duties and responsibilities
Key Responsibilities include:
To take initiative in the planning and execution of research into synthesis characterisation of engineered nanomaterials (SEM, TEM, XRD, PL, UV-vis) To conduct data analysis and ensure the validity and reliability of data at all times To maintain accurate and complete records of all findings To write reports for submission to research sponsors and industrial collaborators To prepare material for presentation in oral and poster formats To present findings to colleagues and at conferences To draft and submit publications to refereed journals To take responsibility for organising resources and effective decision making in support of research To attend relevant workshops and conferences as necessary To develop contacts and research collaborations within the College and the wider community To promote the reputation of the Groups, the Departments and the College To direct the work of small research teams To ensure the validity and reliability of data at all times To provide guidance to staff and students To provide guidance to PhD Students Contribute to bids for research grants To conduct and plan own scientific work with appropriate supervision. To actively participate in the research programme of the Group To collaborate with other allied scientists within Imperial College and elsewhere in London and abroad, as appropriate Essential requirements
Candidates/post holders will be expected to demonstrate the following:
Hold a PhD (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics or related subject or related field or equivalent level of professional qualifications and experience
Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant A demonstrated track record of original research in materials for biomedical applications Experience in developing novel plasmonic materials synthesis An excellent track record of refereed journal publications demonstrating both numerical and analytical skills relevant for the investigation; Experience in novel plasmonic nanostructures synthesis or fabrication. (solution based approaches or nanolithography) Knowledge of materials chemistry Teaching experience Cell culture and cell toxicity study Further information
Further information regarding the post, please contact Dr Fang Xie, [email protected]
Further guidance may be sought from Mrs Darakshan Khan ([email protected]).
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