The Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), with support from the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), is offering two opportunities for master’s scholarships in functionalized two-dimensional materials for work in developing new sensors and biosensors based on reduced graphene oxide. This project will be carried out at the Devices Division of the Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory (LNNano).
Project title: “Electrical and Electrochemical Devices from Graphene Derivatives: Functionalization, Interface Control, and Applications in (Bio)sensors”
About the project
Lamellar two-dimensional materials (2DMs) are currently the focus of research efforts worldwide, for fundamental studies of their unique properties as well as to develop new technological applications.
The project activities include micro- and nanofabrication of devices in a cleanroom environment, electrical and electrochemical characterization of the devices, functionalization of 2D materials and interfaces, and development of sensors and biosensors for healthcare.
The scholarship opportunities are part of the Young Researchers Project entitled “Functionalized 2D Materials Processed in Solution: Developing Prototypable Sensors and Biosensors” (FAPESP process 2021/06238-5).
How to apply
The requirements for this opportunity are:
- a completed undergraduate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, engineering physics, or materials engineering;
- and advanced English ability.
Candidates should send their Lattes CV and undergraduate transcript to rafael.furlan@lnnano.cnpem.br by November 5, 2023.
About the scholarships
The FAPESP scholarship for both opportunities is in the “Regular Master’s Degree” modality. To learn more about this scholarship modality, see the FAPESP site at: https://fapesp.br/valores/bolsasnopais. Questions can be directed to rafael.furlan@lnnano.cnpem.br.
About CNPEM
A sophisticated and effervescent environment for research and development, unique in Brazil and present in few scientific centers in the world, the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) is a private non-profit organization, under the supervision of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI). The Center operates four National Laboratories and is the birthplace of the most complex project in Brazilian science – Sirius – one of the most advanced synchrotron light sources in the world. CNPEM brings together highly specialized multi-thematic teams, globally competitive laboratory infrastructures open to the scientific community, strategic lines of investigation, innovative projects in partnership with the productive sector and training of researchers and students. The Center is an environment driven by the search for solutions with impact in the areas of Health, Energy and Renewable Materials, Agro-environment, and Quantum Technologies. As of 2022, with the support of the Ministry of Education (MEC), CNPEM expanded its activities with the opening of the Ilum School of Science. The interdisciplinary higher course in Science, Technology and Innovation adopts innovative proposals with the aim of offering excellent, free, full-time training with immersion in the CNPEM research environment. Through the CNPEM 360 Platform, it is possible to explore, in a virtual and immersive way, the main environments and activities of the Center, visit: https://pages.cnpem.br/cnpem360/.
