We are looking for highly motivated students, majored in chemistry, for a Ph.D. position on the synthesis of organic nanostructures for molecular recognition and direct electrochemistry of redox proteins. The applicants should have a strong background in organic synthesis.
Our research group is part of the Center for Electrochemical Sciences (CES) at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum and the Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung in Düsseldorf.
CES is regarded as a center of excellence with the task to ensure international competitive research in modern and future electrochemistry at a high standard. We recently won the HighTech.NRW competition which secured us european fundings for fellowships, equipment, and travel funds.
The research in our group is focused on the electron transfer between redox proteins and electrodes with applications in bioelectrocatalysis, bioelectronics, biosensors, biofuelcells, and nanobiotechnology. The present research project is based on the coordination properties of rganic nanostructures to achieve specific recognition and orientation of a redox enzyme on conducting surfaces. Hydrogenases will be used as the enzyme for applications in photohydrogen production and biofuelcells.
We have established a very close interdisciplinary collaboration with inorganic chemists, biochemists and theoretical chemists. The successful candidates will benefit from well-equipped laboratories, state-of-the-art electrochemical tools, and excellent working conditions.
Earliest starting date is November 1, 2011, or as agreed. Applications will be considered from now on until the position is filled.
Applications, including a short cover letter and a CV, should be sent by email to Dr. Nicolas Plumeré (nicolas.plumere@rub.de).