Microfabricated Magnetic Sensors and Novel MRI/NMR Agents and Microdevices
NIST offers research opportunities in microfabricated magnetic sensors, MRI contrast agents, and nanotechnology for biomedicine, potentially with NIH collaboration.
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NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: Stipend approximately $82,764 per year plus $3,000 travel allowance; typical appointment duration 2 years.
Summary: Postdoctoral fellowship opportunity at NIST to develop next-generation microfabricated magnetic sensors, MRI/NMR contrast agents, and nanotechnology applications in biomedicine, with potential NIH collaboration.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens with a doctoral degree earned within the last 5 years; requires contacting a NIST Research Adviser prior to application; applications reviewed twice yearly (Feb & Aug).
Description
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) offers a postdoctoral research opportunity focused on the development of advanced microfabricated magnetic devices and novel magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) agents and sensors. Research areas include:
- New magnetic sensors and sensing principles
- MRI contrast agents
- NMR sensing devices
- MR imaging and sensing mechanisms
- Micro- and nanofabrication techniques
- Applications of magnetics-based nanotechnology in biomedicine
Depending on the research direction, fellows may collaborate with researchers at both NIST and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The program supports innovative, technically sound projects that can be completed within a 2-3 year timeframe and aims to advance knowledge in magnetic sensing and biomedical nanotechnology.
A notable reference for this research area is Zabow et al., "Shape-changing magnetic assemblies as high-sensitivity NMR readable nanoprobes," Nature 520: 73-77 (2015).
