RAP opportunity at National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST
Microbial Detection and Sampling Metrology
Location
Material Measurement Laboratory, Biosystems and Biomaterials Division
opportunity |
location |
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50.64.41.B7208 |
Gaithersburg, MD |
NIST only participates in the February and August reviews.
Advisers
Description
Physicochemical properties of bacteria and viruses can be used to predict and understand interaction with surfaces in environmental systems. Microscopic observation and mathematical modeling based on surface thermodynamic determinations of bacterial and viral association with inert surfaces provides insight into the fate, transport, and sampling removal efficiency. We are coupling advanced imaging techniques including atomic force microscopy and automated fluorescent microscopy with measurements of surface chemistry to evaluate the impact of cell and particle surface features on adhesion; gaining a better understanding of how to enhance removal efficiencies and enable and enhance detection of biothreats.
key words
Adhesion; Atomic force microscopy; Bacteria; Biodetection; Decontamination; Environmental monitoring; Surface sampling; Transport; Viruses;
Eligibility
Citizenship:
Open to U.S. citizens
Level:
Open to Postdoctoral applicants
Stipend
Base Stipend |
Travel Allotment |
Supplementation |
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$82,764.00 |
$3,000.00 |
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