Ultrafast spectroscopy at USF Chemistry
Opportunities for undergraduate, PhD and postdoc research projects
Research goals:
- Comprehensive understanding of how molecular systems transform light energy into function.
- Design principles for optimized photoactive constructs for application in bio- and nanotechnology.
What we offer:
- Hands-on experience and development of advanced ultrafast laser spectroscopy techniques.
- Computer programming for theoretical simulations, data analysis and equipment control.
- Exciting projects targeting the mechanisms of:
- Photoinduced molecular transformation
- Photoreception
- Light harvesting
- Photopharmacology
- Dynamics of complex nanostructures
- Interdisciplinary projects on model synthetic systems and on natural and artificial pigment-protein complexes.
- Palms, beaches, and warm sunshine.
We look for highly intelligent and driven individuals with:
- Strong background in math physics.
- Affinity to physical chemistry, optics and biophysics.
- Excited about photochemistry and laser spectroscopy.
