진학프로석·박사 채용 접수 플랫폼

Position identification
Title of post : Design of Electrochemical Cells for the Study of Plasmonic Nanostructure
Type of contract : working contract, limited
Category (A,B or C) : B
Contract/project period : 12 month
Expected date of employment : 01/05/2026
Proportion of work : 100%
Workplace : UMR 7140, Chimie de la matière complexe, Bioelectrochemistry and spectroscopy group
Desired level of education : PhD
Experience required : 1-3 years after PhD
Contact(s) for information on the position (identity, position, e-mail address, telephone) :
Prof. Petra Hellwig, hellwig@unistra.fr
Date of publication : 02/03/2026
Closing date for the receipt of applications : 29/03/2026

Research project or operation
The project aims to develop and integrate plasmonic nanostructures with electrochemical and spectroelectrochemical approaches for the investigation of membrane proteins. The central objective is to design electrochemical platforms compatible with plasmonic substrates (e.g., gold nanoantennas) that enable coupled infrared and Raman spectroscopic measurements under electrochemical control.
By combining plasmon-enhanced vibrational spectroscopy (SEIRA/SERS) with electrochemistry, the project seeks to elucidate structure–function relationships in redox-active membrane proteins, with particular emphasis on respiratory enzymes. This interdisciplinary approach bridges nanoscience, electrochemistry, and biophysical chemistry, and aims to establish advanced biointerfaces for functional protein analysis.

Activities

Description of the research activities :
- The successful candidate will:
Design and optimize electrochemical cells compatible with plasmonic nanostructures
Integrate electrochemical control with infrared and Raman spectroscopies
Functionalize plasmonic substrates for membrane protein immobilization and stabilization
Perform spectroelectrochemical experiments on redox-active membrane proteins
Analyze and interpret electrochemical and vibrational spectroscopic data
Contribute to manuscript preparation and dissemination of results
Participate in collaborative and interdisciplinary research activities

Skills

Qualifications/knowledge :

• • PhD in physical chemistry, biophysics, nanoscience, electrochemistry, or a closely related field
• • Strong background in electrochemistry and/or vibrational spectroscopy
  

Operational skills/expertise :

• • Experience in experimental research and data analysis
• • Excellent communication skills in English
  

Personal qualities :

• • Ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary environment

Environment and context of work

Presentation of the laboratory/unity :

• • The project will be carried out at the university of Strasbourg in France in a multidisciplinary research group specializing in electrochemistry and vibrational spectroscopy applied to biological systems. We are located at the central campus of the university
• • The candidate will benefit from access to state-of-the-art spectroscopic instrumentation (infrared and Raman), electrochemical equipment, and collaborations with experts in nanofabrication and protein biochemistry.
• • The environment offers strong opportunities for scientific autonomy, high-level publications, and international collaboration at the interface of nanoscience and biomolecular research

To apply, please send your CV, motivation letter and copy of your diplomas to : hellwig@unistra.fr