The prestigious PhD school of the Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI) is accepting applications for a fully funded 4-year PhD student position in the Biomolecular Nano-Dynamics group at the University of Basel, Switzerland. The successful candidate will be involved in cutting-edge quantum sensing research focused on biomolecules using nitrogen vacancy (NV) color centers in diamond and single-photon fluorescence readouts.

Qualifications 

•  MSc degree in physics or physical-chemistry with excellent grades
• Prior experience in optics and fluorescence spectroscopy techniques, quantum sensing, single-molecule experiments and interpretation, advanced data analysis, coding, modeling, and machine learning
•  High motivation and curiosity about fundamental questions and method development. Independent analytical thinking and systematic work style
• Excellent experimental problem-solving skills and perseverance. Proficiency in English (speaking & writing)