Dear Colleagues,
I would be grateful if you could pass the following on to any interested PhD candidates.
Kind regards,
Vas
****************************************************
PhD project: Probing energy flow in sunscreen filter molecules
Supervisor: Dr Vasilios Stavros
Funding availability: UK/EU (Funding)
Deadline: 13th March 2017
Project description:
Biological photochemical processes are highly complex. In attempts to understand why nature has selected particular molecular building blocks for biology, there have been extensive gas-phase spectroscopy studies on molecules involved in photoprotection. These studies have provided valuable insights into the component parts of molecules, including melanin building blocks in humans and phenylpropanoids in plants. However, very little has been done to translate such knowledge in these systems from the gas- to the condensed-phase, which is a more realistic model for the biological environment. This PhD studentship has two key aims: (i) To develop new methodologies for studying excited state photophysics and consequent dynamics in condensed-phase systems; and (ii) apply the instrumentation to understand photoprotection, with the assistance from gas-phase studies, in natural and artificial sunscreen filter molecules.
The student will make use of the state-of-the-art laser facilities at the University of Warwick, which provides ultra-short pulses of terahertz, infrared, visible and UV light. The cutting edge experimental capabilities will permit an enhanced understanding of structure-dynamics-function relationships in a range of sunscreen filter molecules.
Requirements:
Applicants should have (or be about to receive) an honours degree (at least II.1 or equivalent) in chemistry or physics. Practical experience with lasers or optical spectroscopy is highly desirable. The studentship provides 3.5 years of full funding for UK and EU students, which covers tuition fees and stipend.
How to apply:
Enquires and informal applications should include a CV and be made as soon as possible to Dr Vas Stavros ([log in to unmask]). Further details can be found at: https://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=83674
****************************************************
Dr Vasilios Stavros
Associate Professor
Department of Chemistry
University of Warwick
Gibbet Hill Road
Coventry, CV4 7AL
www: go.warwick.ac.uk/teamstavros
To join or leave the molecular-dynamics-news email list, go to:
http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/molecular-dynamics-news.html
|