Surface-Mounted Molecular Motors
Molecular Devices
Abstract
Organizing of individual molecular machines into regular 2-D assemblies is a promising route towards a new generation of smart materials. For example, arrangement of unidirectional molecular motors into densely packed two-dimensional films may lead to amplification of their functions and such materials could be in theory used as novel propulsion systems. The aim of this strongly interdisciplinary project involves design and synthesis of a novel generation of unidirectional light-driven molecular motors that will be then used to form regular and tightly packed 2-D films on various surfaces. Such 2-D assemblies will be subsequently studied using various analytical techniques. This project spans over several fields of chemistry – from organic, through surface to physical.
Field of study: Organic Chemistry
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.
University partners
How to apply
Please return to the PhD projects at IOCB Prague – Call for Applications 2020 page and follow the instructions.