NIST Physical, Chemical, and Biological Studies using Spin Resonance
NIST aims to improve spin resonance techniques for physical, chemical, and biological studies by using non-resonant detection to overcome sensitivity limitations.
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NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: Stipend approximately $82,764 per year plus $3,000 travel allowance; 2-year term appointments at NIST.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research at NIST to advance spin resonance techniques using non-resonant detection for physical, chemical, and biological studies.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens with a Ph.D. earned within the last 5 years; applications require prior contact with NIST advisers; NIST participates in February and August review cycles only.
Description
This fellowship opportunity at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) focuses on advancing electron spin resonance (ESR) techniques for physical, chemical, and biological research. ESR detects paramagnetic free radicals or spins and has broad applications across biology, chemistry, and solid-state physics. However, traditional ESR methods suffer from limited sensitivity.
The project aims to overcome this limitation by developing and applying non-resonant detection methods, which significantly expand the range of possible research applications. Examples of such applications include:
- Electrically detected magnetic resonance to study specific solid-state point defects.
- Stopped-flow detection of cell signaling pathways using spin labeling.
- Atomic-force microscope-based spin resonance detection.
The ultimate goal is to enable quantitative microscopic models of physical, chemical, and biological processes by leveraging these enhanced spin resonance techniques.
