Job Description

The intern will synthesize gold nanoparticles of different shapes and sizes. Culture various cells and extract their membranes for use as nanoparticle coatings. Apply the optical probes to various cell cultures to analyze specific binding and uptake over time. Use in vivo tumor models to determine which constructs have optimal circulation and tumor-targeting characteristics.  Use SERS techniques to analyze multiple particle constructions in a single setting.  

Preferred Intern Educational Level

Preference is for students to have a background in the physical and chemical sciences, along with some previous experience in chemical synthesis techniques, optical imaging, and dealing with cells or animal models. 

Skill sets or Qualities

Familiar with the synthesis of inorganic nanoparticles

Cell culture

Familiar with basic optical principles

Job Description

Using the software package COMSOL to calculate electric field enhancements and the extinction, scattering, and absorption properties of various particle configurations.

Preferred Intern Educational Level

Undergraduate with experience in calculus and differential equations. Preferred experience with computational techniques and classes that solve partial differential equations analytically, along with classes in optics, electromagnetics, or both.

Skill sets or Qualities

Mathematical ability at the level of differential equations

Familiarity with Finite element methods

Familiarity or had courses in electromagnetics and optics