진학프로석·박사 채용 접수 플랫폼

The LCP-A2MC laboratory at the University of Lorraine invites applications for a 12-month
postdoctoral research position to work on a project that aims to develop innovative hybrid
Mg-ZnO nanomaterials for the early and cost-effective diagnosis of diseases.

The successful candidate will be at the heart of a multidisciplinary project that combines
materials science, nanotechnology, and biomedical applications. The core of the project is to
replace expensive gold-based plasmonic sensors with more economical and efficient Mg-ZnO
nanostructures. These novel nanomaterials have demonstrated a 500-fold reduction in
production cost while exhibiting excellent electromagnetic enhancement for Surface-
Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) signals, enabling ultra-sensitive detection of disease
biomarkers down to the femtomolar (10⁻¹⁵ mol/L) level.

The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for:
• Synthesizing and optimizing functionalized Mg-ZnO hybrid nanostructures for the
specific detection of Alzheimer's biomarkers (e.g., tau and amyloid-beta proteins).
• Performing in-depth characterization of the nanomaterials using a variety of
techniques, including Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning Electron
Microscopy (SEM), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS),
and SERS.
• Conducting analytical validation of the diagnostic platform using real biological
samples (serum, saliva) in collaboration with the CHR Metz-Thionville.
• Contributing to the development of a portable diagnostic device prototype suitable
for use in local medical practices and laboratories.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a project with significant societal impact, aiming
to improve healthcare in the region and to participate in a pre-maturation phase of a start-up
creation.

Organisation/Institute
The position is based at the LCP-A2MC (Laboratoire de Chimie et Physique - Approche Multiéchelles
des Milieux Complexes) at the University of Lorraine in Metz, France. The LCP-A2MC
is a dynamic research environment with a strong focus on complex materials. The project is
led by Dr. Suzanna AKIL, a recognized expert in plasmonic nanomaterials for detection.
The project involves close collaboration with the Institut Jean Lamour (IJL) and the Laboratoire
de Nanotechnologie et d'Instrumentation Optique (L2N-UTT).