Russian nuclear scientists and specialists from Alpha R&D complex in Dubna, a city near Moscow, have announced their new invention, a nano-grade filter for blood plasma purification, or plasmapheresis. The unique technology is so far unrivalled in the world. The filter base is the membrane made of the material that looks just regular cellophane. But special processing changes this transparent ... Read More »
Monthly Archives: July 2010
Thanks to nanotechnology, you'll never have a root canal again!
A new dental therapy could repair damaged nerves inside teeth, making root canals a thing of the past. And it’s all done with an ultrathin layer of nanofilm. Currently, there’s only one way for dentists to deal with infection or inflammation inside teeth, and anyone who has had a root canal can tell you it’s not much fun. Root canals ... Read More »
Saudi Arabia: Postdoctoral Position in Spintronics Theory
The Division of Physical Science and Engineering at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) invites applications for post-doctoral positions in theoretical condensed matter physics. These positions are full-time and will begin as soon as possible for a one year period, renewable. The research interest area includes: -Spin-related phenomena in nanoscale devices (metals, semiconductor and organic) -Magnetic noise ... Read More »
US: Ph.D. (graduate student) opening in nanotechnology-immediate opening
There is one Ph.D./Graduate student opening the research group of Prof. Nitin Chopra (NPG: http://www.unix.eng.ua.edu/~chopra/ ) in the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (MTE) Department at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, USA. The selected applicant can also be a part of Materials Science and Engineering Ph.D. program. The research work will be focused on nanotechnology with an opportunity to gain experience ... Read More »
Singapore: Ph.D. (graduate student) openings in nanotechnology research
There are a few Ph.D./Graduate students opening in the research group of Prof. Hyunsoo Yang (http://www.ece.nus.edu.sg/stfpage/eleyang/) and Prof. C.S.Bhatia in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of National University of Singapore. The research work will be focused on nanotechnology with an opportunity to gain experience in advanced materials and devices fabrication and their system applications. The projects may include ... Read More »
Germany: Investigations of scanning probe techniques for characterization of 3D nanostructures
Scanning probe microscopy plays an important role in different fields of nanotechnology. The main objectives of this open position are a) to develop and compare new 3D sensitive probes and probing techniques in addition to the conventional raster scan methods and b) to develop simulations for description of the measurement signals in dependence of the relevant interaction forces between probing ... Read More »
Canada: Post doc and Ph.D students positions in nano-sensors
Post doctoral and Ph.D studentships opening are available for highly motivated scientists to work on nanosensors development. Previous experience in one of the following areas is required: nanofabrication facilities, nano-optic, nano-electronics, and nanomaterials. Experience in nanofabrication, applications of nanomaterials in assays development, biosensors and imaging is a plus. Participations in grant proposal preparations are expected. Salary and benefit levels will ... Read More »
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