LightDyNAmics
DNA as a training platform for photodynamic processes in soft materials

LightDyNAmics is a multidisciplinary European Training Network funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Marie Sklodowska-Curie Action.

Project

Light-soft matter interaction is at the heart of many fields in science and technology. To fully understand photoactivated processes in multi-chromophore soft materials, a substantial innovation of existing methodologies is needed. LightDyNAmics uses DNA photoactivated dynamics as a training platform for developing new methods and training researchers. The interactions between UV light and DNA has a fundamental biological relevance as it can damage the genetic code. As DNA is the archetype of soft materials used in biomedical and optoelectronic applications, it allows us to use it as a challenging playground for exploring the main processes triggered by light in complex soft materials.

Network

The LightDyNAmics network consists of 21 partners from 9 European Countries.

Open PhD position

A PhD position is open at Politecnico di Milano for experimental work on ultrafast optical spectroscopy of primary photoinduced processes in DNA. Deadline for application is Tuesday October 2, 2018.
The direct link of the open position is: https://www.polimi.it/index.php?id=3971&tx_wfqbe_pi1[ID]=7854&L=1