Lanthanide Circularly Polarized Luminescence Probes of DNA Structure
Biomolecular Spectroscopy
Abstract
Circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) of lanthanides is sensitive to the local molecular environment, which can be used in biomolecular science. So far, however, only a few CPL applications in DNA studies have been reported. We will try to overcome some restraints of the methodology, such as by using a Raman optical activity (ROA) spectrometer to measure CPL spectra. This will make it possible to use lanthanide aqua-ions as non-invasive DNA probes in concentrations not distorting DNA structure. We expect to establish a connection between CPL and ROA spectral features and specifics of DNA structures.
Fields of study: Analytical chemistry, chemical physics
Universities
PhD students must be enrolled in a partner university and will be employed by the IOCB Prague at the same time (part-time or full time), which results in a competitive salary (a scholarship from the university + a salary from the IOCB). Each university has its own process, terms, and deadlines for PhD applications, which is separate from the IOCB recruitment process. You may discuss the details with the respective PI.
How to apply
Please return to the PhD projects at IOCB Prague – Call for Applications 2020 page and follow the instructions.