Chiral Assembly of Chromophores at Nanoscale
Using nanotubes as templates, this project explores how to control the chirality of dye molecules assembled at nanoscale and how these materials interact with polarized light.
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Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: $82,764 stipend plus $3,000 travel allowance; typical appointment duration 2 years.
Summary: Postdoctoral fellowship at NIST to study chiral assembly of chromophores at nanoscale using chirality-defined single-wall carbon nanotubes as templates.
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 postdoctoral fellowship opportunity at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) focuses on the chiral assembly of chromophores at the nanoscale. The research uses chirality-defined single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) as templates to assemble a variety of dye molecules onto nanotube surfaces. The atomic lattice of SWCNTs exerts a strong orienting force on adsorbed dye molecules, enabling control over the overall chirality of the chromophore coatings.
The project aims to:
- Investigate design rules governing chirally-defined molecular assembly.
- Explore new functions arising from interactions of these chiral materials with polarized light.
This research is situated within the Material Measurement Laboratory, Materials Science and Engineering Division at NIST in Gaithersburg, MD.
Keywords include chiral assembly, carbon nanotubes, chromophores, and physio-sorption.
