Quantum Biophotonics
This grant seeks to develop ultra-sensitive flow cytometers using quantum optics for improved biomarker detection and bioluminescence quantification.
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Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 (NIST February Review) | August 1, 2025 (NIST August Review)
Funding Amounts: $82,764 stipend plus $3,000 travel allowance; typical appointment duration is 2 years.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research applying quantum optics advances to develop ultra-sensitive flow cytometers for biomarker detection and bioluminescence quantification.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens with a doctoral degree earned within the last 5 years; requires contacting a research adviser prior to application.
Description
This fellowship opportunity at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) focuses on advancing quantum biophotonics by applying recent developments in single-photon detection and quantum optics data processing to biological systems. The research aims to push the limits of detecting and quantifying very low numbers of biomarkers (0 to 10) at high throughput rates. Fellows will develop next-generation quantum-enabled flow cytometers that exceed current technology in sensitivity and specificity, and also work on quantifying bio-luminescence signals. This research has applications in systems biology, biomanufacturing bioassays, and healthcare diagnostics.
Key research areas include:
- Quantitative biology
- Quantum optics and quantum measurement
- Bio fluorescence and bio luminescence
- Single-photon detection
- Absolute quantification of biomarkers
