Nanochemistry Lab. at Okayama University
www.nanochem-okayama-u.net
Group Introduction
The aim of our research is to explore nanometrology by exploiting the novel functionality of inorganic nanomaterials. We are currently investigating nanoscale properties of biological samples and electronic devices, through optical responses of nanodiamonds and metallic nanoparticles. We seek a strong diversity in laboratories. Member’s research background is diverse, from chemistry, physics, and biology.
Research topics for open positions
Exploring Microscopy-based Thermal Analysis with Nanodiamond Quantum Temperature Sensors for Investigating the Thermal Properties of Organic Materials: This project utilizes nanodiamond thermometers to detect microscale thermal events in diverse organic compounds, offering a novel approach to spatially resolved thermal analysis. The technique can be extended to biological samples in the future.
The Candidates
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who can work for the above topic. The prospective PhD project is strongly related to photonics, analytical chemistry and physical chemistry. The candidates will work on the system development of our microscope-based electron spin spectrometer instruments, and therefore, should be open to challenges in computing skills for data analysis and programming. The candidates should be comfortable with English communication. We offer excellent working conditions and a state-of-the-art infrastructure in a highly dynamic environment at the forefront of research.
Financial support
- JSPS research fellowship (200 k¥ per month with research budget).
- Okayama University fellowship (150 k¥ per month with research budget).
- Research Assistant (RA) working contract from our research budget (130 k¥ per month).
We provide the above RA contract to support the candidates. However, the candidates need to apply for the JSPS fellowship or/and OU fellowship for better financial support and subsequent high reputation. Note that the living cost in Okayama is lower than Tokyo or Osaka area by a factor of 0.82-0.9. In reality, PhD students will not feel financial stress with 130 k¥ per month (Room rent: 40-50 k, Utility: 5-10 k¥, Food: 40-50 k¥, etc…).
Contact & application procedure
Contact to Prof. Fujiwara with a motivation letter and detailed CV. After having on-line discussion with us, you will need to build project details for applying to JSPS fellowship by the end of April. The candidates need to take entrance examination (mainly interview) of the university (see details here).
Masazumi Fujiwara, PhD
Research Professor, Department of Chemistry, Okayama University. masazumi@okayama-u.ac.jp
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