PhD student (PhD scholarship) position Department of Physics and Biophysics

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PhD student (PhD scholarship) position

Department of Physics and Biophysics

(Faculty of Food Sciences, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn)

financed by the National Science Centre

NATIONAL SCIENCE CENTRE, OPUS –ST

PERIOD OF RECEIVING THE SCHOLARSHIP: 24 months

AMOUNT: 3790.00 PLN/month

Project coordinator at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn : prof. Dr. hab. Danuta Kruk

PROJECT TITLE: Core-shell nanoparticles - from relaxation theory to contrast agents for Magnetic Resonance Imaging

KEYWORDS: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, contrast agents, relaxation, magnetic nanoparticles

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 18.05.2021 (23:59)

ANTICIPATED DATE OF ANNOUNCING THE OUTCOME: 25.05.2021

PLANNED STARTING DATE: 01.06.2021

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is one of the most profitable method of medical diagnostics. MRI provides information about pathological changes in tissue on the basis of differences between ¹H relaxation rates between healthy and pathological tissues. To increase the differences contrast agents
are applied – they often include Gadolinium; iron oxide nanoparticle based system are also used. Recent development in nanotechnology has led to manufacturing core-shell nanoparticles. Tailored magnetic properties of such systems make then highly promising as novel contrast agents. However, at this stage, there is no comprehensive theory linking the structural and magnetic properties of core-shell nanoparticles with the contrast effect. The studies aim at developing theoretical models of ¹H relaxation processes in systems containing core-shell nanoparticles and their thorough testing against experimental data.

TASKS:

· Analysis of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance experimental data for systems including magnetic
nanoparticles

· Participation in the preparation of research papers

· Presentation of scientific results at conferences

REQUIREMENTS

· Master's degree (or master's degree in engineering) in physics, chemistry, materials science,
nanotechnology or biotechnology

· Knowledge of the principles of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and relaxation processes

· Knowledge in the area of magnetic properties of condensed mater

· Programming skills (preferred tools: MATLAB, ORIGIN)

· Knowledge of English at a level that allows active participation in research and presentation of
its results

· Status of a doctoral student (Polish university) or declaration of willingness to apply for admission
to the Doctoral School

DOCUMENTS

1) Curriculum vitae including the statement:

„Wyrażam zgodę na przetwarzanie moich danych osobowych w celu rekrutacji zgodnie z art. 6
ust. 1 lit. a Rozporządzenia Parlamentu Europejskiego i Rady (UE) 2016/679 z dnia 27 kwietnia
2016 r. w sprawie ochrony osób fizycznych w związku z przetwarzaniem danych osobowych
i w sprawie swobodnego przepływu takich danych oraz uchylenia dyrektywy 95/46/WE
(ogólne rozporządzenie o ochronie danych)”.

2) A cover letter containing a description of the Candidate's competences in relation to the
presented requirements

3) List of publications and other scientific achievements (such as: leading research projects,
participation in research projects, conference presentations)

4) Information on the awards obtained as a result of conducting scientific research, scholarships,
prizes, workshops and scientific training, and a description of the scientific experience gained
outside the mother institution in the country or abroad

5) A copy of the diploma of completing second-level studies or uniform master's studies (physics,
chemistry, materials engineer, nanotechnology, or biotechnology)

6) Confirmation of the doctoral student status or confirmation of the willigness to apply for
admission to the Doctoral School

Documents may be submitted in Polish or English.

Documents should be submitted in electronic form to the following address: danuta.kruk@uwm.edu.pl

message title: OPUS 16

Phone: 895246011, 516849233

The Committee reserves the right to interview selected candidates (the candidates will be informed about the place and time of the interview by e-mail). The interview will be conducted electronically.

In the event of the resignation of a selected candidate, the Commission reserves the right to select the next person from the ranking list.

WE OFFER:

- work in an interdisciplinary research team

- opportunity to participate in international scientific conferences

For more information, please contact: danuta.kruk@uwm.edu.pl

Informacje o dokumencie:

Jednostka: Wydział Nauki o Żywności	Wytworzył: prof. dr hab. Danuta Kruk	Opublikował: Zofia Konopka
Data wytworzenia: 03.05.2021	Data publikacji: 04.05.2021 17:10	Data aktualizacji: 25.05.2021 12:22
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