For the prestigious PhD school of the Swiss Nanoscience Institute, we solicit applications for a paid 4-year PhD student position in the Biomolecular Nano-Dynamics group at the Dept. of Chemistry and in close collaboration with the Quantum Sensing group at the Dept. of Physics, both at the University of Basel, Switzerland. We look for a highly talented and motivated PhD student with a strong background in physics or physical chemistry to join our team for cutting-edge quantum sensing of biomolecules using nitrogen vacancy (NV) colour centers in diamond and single-photon fluorescence readouts.

Requirements 

• MSc degree in physics or physical-chemistry with excellent grades,
•  High motivation and curiosity about fundamental questions and method development,
• Independent analytical thinking and systematic work style,
• Excellent experimental problem-solving skills and perseverance,
• Great team player proficient in English (speaking & writing).