Obor: Chemistry

Internship in Thin Film Preparation of Functional Materials for Gas Sensing Applications.

Join the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, and the group of Gas Sensors and Functional Nanomaterials. Ready to turn cutting-edge chemistry into real-world solutions? Gas pollutants like ozone and nitrogen oxides are silent threats to our planet and our health, but current detection technology is struggling to keep up. We’re on…

Laser texturing for medical applications

The HiLASE Center, part of the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, is a leader in the field of applied laser research. Through its activities, it contributes to a sustainable future, the development of the Czech and European economies, and the inspiration of a new generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators. This…

Optical Tracking of Molecular Rotation

We offer a student internship in the Nano Optics team at the Institute of Photonics and Electronics of the Czech Academy of Sciences in the field of modern optical microscopy and nanoscopy. Our team has recently developed a method for highly precise and rapid imaging of the position and rotation of nanoscale objects, promising to…

Intern for Research of Plasma Synthesis and Characterization of Graphene–Metal Nanocomposites

This internship at the Department of Plasma Physics and Technology, MUNI, offers students the opportunity to participate in the development and characterization of novel nanocomposite materials based on few-layer graphene and metallic nanoparticles. These nanocomposites will be synthesized in a single step via gas-phase microwave plasma synthesis at atmospheric pressure. Exceptional properties of these materials include enhanced…

Intern in Experimental Graphene Synthesis Using Microwave Plasma

This internship at the Department of Plasma Physics and Technology, MUNI, offers students the opportunity to participate in experimental research on the modern synthesis of few-layer graphene in powder form. Gas-phase synthesis using microwave plasma discharge represents an environmentally friendly and efficient one-step method for producing high-quality powdered graphene. Graphene finds applications in materials research,…

Intern for Experimental Functionalization of Polymers Using Atmospheric Plasma

This internship at the Department of Plasma Physics and Technology at Masaryk University offers students the opportunity to take part in hands-on research focused on surface modification of polymer materials using low-temperature atmospheric-pressure plasma.Plasma treatment—used, for example, in printing, lamination, or coating—is a modern and eco-friendly alternative to traditional chemical methods in fields like electronics,…

Internship in Biosensor Technologies for Field Applications

At the Laboratory of Functional Biointerfaces at the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, we focus on developing a new generation of affinity biosensors capable of reliably analyzing complex biological samples directly in the field.We combine optical and piezoelectric detection systems with the latest approaches in microfluidics and additive manufacturing to create…

Preparation and Optimization of Inorganic Crystals for the Detection of Ionizing Radiation

During the internship, the student will become familiar with the characterization and preparation of crystals for scintillation detectors of ionizing radiation. The crystals will be prepared using the modern micro-pulling-down method, which is currently available only at the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The influence of composition (stoichiometry) of gadolinium-gallium-aluminum garnet-based…

Detection of pathogens or antibodies against pathogens using the series of LSPR active nanocomposites

The main aim of this study is to develop a new detection system for selected bacteria and viruses, as well as their proteins and antibodies against them. The detection system is focused on the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) where pathogen/protein/antibody attached to the LSPR sensors (containing metal nanoparticles) changes the optical and electrical characteristics.…

Functional nanolayers for the real world

At the Laboratory of Functional Biointerfaces at the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, we focus on the development and study of functional nanolayers that can resist unwanted surface contamination – so-called antifouling coatings. These special surfaces find broad applications in medicine, biosensing, and industry. Our goal is to understand and control…