PhD studentship: ultra-sensitive laser spectroscopyVictoria University of Wellington, Raman laboratoryField(s): chemical physics
Application deadline: Sep 12 (Tue), 2006

A Ph.D funced by the McDiarmind Institute is available in the opticalof metallic nanoparticles to be used as substrates for SurfaceEnhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) under the supervision of Assoc. Prof.P. G. Etchegoin and Dr. R. Tilley. Victoria has an active group inSurface Enhanced Raman Scattering (for recent publications see theweb-page of the lab: www.vuw.ac.nz/raman). The project will involvethe manufacturing, characterisation, and use of novel metallicinterlinked structures to be used in single molecule SERS as well asmodelling of their electromagnetic properties. The project involvesthe use of state of the art electron-microscopy and Raman spectroscopyfacilities at the McDiarmind Institute. A strong background inchemical-physics / physical-chemistry as well as optical spectroscopy/microscopy is highly desirable, but not essential.

To apply or obtain further information contactP. Etchegoin by email: Pablo.Etchegoin@vuw.ac.nz

Due to new regulations in New Zealand the position is available forcandidates of all nationalities. Excellent command of English andwriting/reading skills are a prerequisite.

Non-English speaking international students are required to providesome proof of English proficiency.

Contact: Pablo G. Etchegoin
E-mail: Pablo.Etchegoin@vuw.ac.nz
Phone: +64-4-4635233

Address:
School of Chemical and Physical Sciences,
Victoria University ofWellington,
PO Box 600, Wellington,
New Zealand.