Anne Varenne

PhD position in Nanotechnology / Theranostics at ENSCP – ICLeHS (SEISAD Team), PSL University in Paris, France. The project is titled “NIR-II Semiconductor Quantum Dots and Theranostics” and focuses on the design, synthesis, functionalization, and biomedical evaluation of bright, stable, biocompatible quantum dots for second near-infrared (NIR-II) imaging and theranostic applications. Research topics include nanoparticle synthesis , photoluminescence , near-infrared imaging technologies , interfaces and analytical systems for diagnostics , biomedical imaging , and theranostics . The project description highlights microwave-assisted synthesis, metal doping and shell structures, surface chemistry for water solubility and targeting, and preclinical validation. Characterization methods mentioned include XRD, TEM, DLS, photoluminescence spectroscopy, and capillary electrophoresis, with biological evaluation in vitro and in vivo. The host lab is the Institute of Chemistry for Life and Health Sciences (i-CLeHS, UMR 8060) , within the SEISAD team (Synthesis, Electrochemistry, Imaging and Analytical Systems for Diagnosis). Supervisors listed are Dr. Zijun Wang , Dr. Bich-Thuy Doan , and Prof. Anne Varenne , all affiliated with PSL/Chimie ParisTech context. This is a 3-year full-time PhD contract funded by ANR , with a stated remuneration of 2300 € . The expected employment period is 10/2026 to 9/2029 . Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter , curriculum vitae , and two reference letters . Deadline: 31 May 2026.