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With this project, we aim to utilize the carbon dots derived from biowaste (BWCDs) and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), for a novel biosensing platform. Overcoming challenges in creating a versatile material platform for biomolecules necessitates precise control of nanoscale material characteristics. Introducing out-of-plane functionalities and covalent bridges in BWCDs, coupled with MOFs, which can offer an ideal biosensing platform. By altering functionalities in BWCDs and MOFs, a wide range of bioreceptors can be immobilized. Integration with scanning electrochemical microscopy aims to enhance biosensor performance by extending the limit of detection, crucial for detecting minute concentrations of target biomolecules.

• Synthesis and optimization of biowaste derived activated carbon and its structural and electrochemical characterization
• Literature survey
• Data plotting
• Presentation and reports preparation.

• ~4-month scholarship (but no later than the project completion date - December 29, 2026) of 2500 PLN per month financed from the NCN POLONEZ BIS 3 Project No. 2022/47/P/ST5/02424
• The job in the interdisciplinary project, realized in Nanoelectrochemistry group.
• You will learn how to synthesize biowaste derived activated carbon how to do its structural characterization.
• You will learn how to perform electrochemical characterization.
• You will learn how to operate scanning electrochemical microscope.

The successful candidate will gain an experience in the field of nanomaterials and electrochemistry. This scholarship is a chance to work on the leading edge topics in nanotechnology and nanoelectrochemistry.

• Student of materials science, chemistry or physics or a closely related fields fields (the applicant should be a student of a full-time first or second-cycle degree program or uniform Master’s studies at a university in Poland).
• Enthusiasm and engagement in the scientific work.
• Basic knowledge about nanomaterials and electrochemistry.
• Laboratory experience in the field of synthesis.
• Familiarity with characterization methods, particularly XRD, Raman, XRD, and XPS, independence in designing and carrying out experiments/characterizations.
• Analytical mindset for interpreting measured data.
• Good knowledge of English.

The Commission will take into account the following criteria and evaluate applications on a point scale:

• the candidate’s research achievements, including publications in prestigious academic press /journals (50% of the final score)
• research-related achievements, scholarships, awards and research experience gained in Poland or abroad, research workshops and training courses, participation in research projects (20% of the final score)
• the candidate’s competence to carry out specific tasks in the research project (30% of the final score).