Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
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Theoretical/numerical modelling, and laboratory experiments, to investigate a wide range of physical and biogeochemical transport processes in geological materials and other porous materials.
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A variety of tools from physics, mathematics and chemistry are integrated in our theoretical/numerical and experimental studies. Our projects range from analysis of fluid flow and chemical transport in geological formations, to development of physico-chemical methods to remediate water polluted by organic and metal compounds, to theoretical analyses of transport processes using methods of statistical physics. Methods to analyze transport and diffusion can be applied also to tissues and cells.
Department of Immunology and Regenerative Biology
MSc position
MRI pathology of placenta and pregnancy complications
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The objective of this study is to better understand and provide early markers for pregnancy complications, the state and severity of infection during pregnancy and their effect on fetal development and neonatal outcome.
Department of Biomolecular Sciences
MSc position
Membrane protein folding and quality control
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Membrane proteins make up a quarter of the proteome of every living organism and participate in nearly every biological process. We are interested in the fascinating process of how these proteins get produced, fold, and assemble in cells. The questions we address are: How do proteins fold in the membranes of living cells? How do the dynamic features of unfolded proteins assist in this process? How do cellular factors recognize membrane proteins that failed to fold and need to be cleared? The lab combines biochemical, cell biology, genetic and computational tools. For more details, visit http://www.weizmann.ac.il/Biomolecular_Sciences/Fluman
Department of Condensed Matter Physics
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Our lab investigates quantum phenomena which focus on the interplay between correlations and topology. This intriguing interplay allows to develop unique realizations of non-abelian quasi-particles (qps) which are neither Boson nor Fermion-like. Among the phases which host these qps are the well-known fractional quantum Hall effect, topological superconductivity, and the recently emerging field of moire-superlattcies (twistronics). We are developing experiments in these arrowheads to unravel this intriguing physics.
This line of research often utilizes quantum materials whose reduced dimensionality enhances quantum effects. We profit from the use of various van der Waals (vdW) materials (graphene, hBN, TMDs, etc.) as well as high-mobility two-dimensional GaAs electron gas, which are both grown in our department. Fabrication is performed in a state-of-the-art clean room facility, specially designed for vdW materials nanofabrication.
These devices will be measured with transport techniques including quantum Hall interferometry, Josephson interferometry, capacitance measurements, thermal transport, and shot noise measurements. These measurements require high magnetic fields and low electron temperatures.
Department of Particle Physics and Astrophysics
MSc position
We live in fortunate times, where there are still many fundamental unsolved problems in astrophysics, while technological progress allows new observations, which may make some of them solvable. Now is the time to attack the most puzzling challenges posed to us by the Universe.
Join Doron Kushnir's group to study explosions and extreme stars of the Universe. We use theoretical and computational tools to interpret state-of-the-art observations, aiming at resolving fundamental problems in astrophysics.
Department of Particle Physics and Astrophysics
MSc position
Particle physics data analysis / Particle physics detectors
A standalone project that will be part of the real work at the lab.
Department of Condensed Matter Physics
MSc position
Scanning probe microscopy of quantum and topological states of matter
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Study of quantum and topological states of matter using novel scanning probe microscopy tools. We have recently developed a nano-SQUID (Superconducting Quantum Interference Device) that resides on a very sharp tip and allows imaging of local magnetic fields with single electron spin sensitivity and of current flow patterns. This device provides also a unique tool for cryogenic thermal imaging with 1 ֲµK sensitivity and scanning gate microscopy allowing imaging electron scattering and dissipation mechanisms on the nanoscale. The project will focus on utilizing these novel techniques for microscopic investigation of topological and quantum states of matter including investigation of local topology, superconductivity, magnetism, strongly correlated electronic states, and dissipation in graphene, moiré superlattices, and van der Waals heterostructures.
Department of Particle Physics and Astrophysics
MSc position
M.Sc. in obsevational astrophysics, instrumentations, and methods.
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Working with the Large Array Survey Telescope (LAST). Including searching for fast transients and gravitational wave optical counterparts.
Department of Particle Physics and Astrophysics
MSc position
Theoretical high energy astrophysics research
Department of Particle Physics and Astrophysics
MSc position
Theoretical high energy physics: string theory, field theory, gravity, black holes, relations to stat. mech., condensed matter physics and quantum chaos.
Department of Physics of Complex Systems
MSc position
Experimental MSc projects related to trapping and quantum control of atomic and molecular ions are available.
For more information on our lab, visit: https://www.weizmann.ac.il/complex/meir/
Department of Physics of Complex Systems
MSc position
Geometry, topology and order in soft materials
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Our group conducts theoretical study of various soft matter problems, typically ones that bring out geometry and topology as a crucial element in explaining observed physical phenomena (patterns, structures, mechanical properties, etc.). Our interests span many types of systems, materials and length scales, and includes liquid crystals, responsive smart materials, metamaterials, biological systems and more.
Department of Particle Physics and Astrophysics
MSc position
0-1 positions for M. Sc. students in theoretical high-energy physics, working on quantum field theory, string theory and/or quantum gravity
Department of Physics of Complex Systems
MSc position
Laser based electron accelerator
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Experimental work on the most powerful laser in Israel that aims to boost the electron energy to the GeV level
Department of Physics of Complex Systems
MSc position
Geometry, topology and order in soft materials
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Our group conducts theoretical study of various soft matter problems, typically ones that bring out geometry and topology as a crucial element in explaining observed physical phenomena (patterns, structures, mechanical properties, etc.). Our interests span many types of systems, materials and length scales, and includes liquid crystals, responsive smart materials, metamaterials, biological systems and more.
Department of Physics of Complex Systems
MSc position
Our research centers on the theory of complex systems and biophysics, applied to a broad spectrum of problems, mainly in the context of the physics of living systems. Our research is often done in collaboration with experimental groups. Key themes of our lab include mathematical modeling of cell growth and mechanics, both at the single-cell level and the population level, stochastic processes, disordered systems, and coarse-grained modeling of complex processes.
For more information and recent publications see: https://amir.seas.harvard.edu/
Department of Biomolecular Sciences
MSc position
Size sensing and growth control in neurons
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Size matters, especially in neurons. Differentiated cells in higher eukaryotes exhibit a wide variety of shapes and sizes, while maintaining defined size ranges within cell subtypes. How do they do that? Genome expression must be matched to different cell sizes, with rapidly growing cells likely requiring higher transcriptional and translational output than cells in slow growth or maintenance phase. Neurons exhibit the greatest size differences of any class of cells, with process lengths ranging from a few microns in central interneurons to a meter in human peripheral neurons, and even longer in larger mammals. We are working on mechanisms of cell length and size sensing in neurons and other large cells, and how these mechanisms control growth and regeneration. People can integrate to a range of projects within this theme. For general information on our research please see the group home page at http://www.weizmann.ac.il/Biomolecular_Sciences/Fainzilber/ . Please note that research in our group requires work in animal models (mice, rats).
Department of Chemical and Structural Biology
MSc position
Structural studies on viral/host interactions
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Department of Chemical and Biological Physics
MSc position
Students with interest in working with magnetic resonance are sought for the development of new metabolic imaging experiments. The student will work on understanding the physics and performing an array of new MRI experiments on high end scanners, and apply these in the detection of small tumors, and in the evaluation of chemotherapeutic and biological treatments. The student will be advised by physicists, chemists and biologists/clinicians in this project
Department of Chemical and Biological Physics
MSc position
Students are being sought for developing new experiments in the area of electron-enhanced nuclear magnetic resonance. This so-called dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP) NMR experiment subjects electrons in the sample to microwave irradiation, and then uses the ensuing nuclear polarization enhancement to open new analytical and metabolic frontiers in NMR. Topics involved in this research will include developing new forms of quantum control between spins to enable a more efficient electron-->nuclear polarization transfer, automation, cryogenics, and the design and construction of radiofrequency and microwave components. Programming experience also required. Applications of this project to solve both analytical and biophysical problems are also envisioned.
Department of Physics of Complex Systems
MSc position
Experimental study of the ecology of bacterial communities from a 700 million year old site
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Study active matter flocking in bacterial suspensions experimentally. The study involves in addition to real time experiments, image analysis using computer vision techniques and understanding the importance of metabolic interactions.
Department of Molecular Cell Biology
MSc position
Immunotherapy has sparked new hope for oncology in recent years, due to its remarkable ability to induce durable response in patients with metastatic cancer. It is therefore essential to accurately delineate the interactions of cancer cells with the immune system. The project will use multiomic tools including whole exome sequencing , RNAseq, ribosome profiling, proteomic, HLA-peptidomics and systems biology to decipher the genetic, neo-antigenic and immune landscape in melanoma. Followup functional and immunological analysis of relevant genes and neoantigens will be conducted using novel mouse models
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Within the past decade, major advances have been made in the treatment of melanoma through the use of targeted therapy and immunotherapy, however responses are not universal and are not always durable. The project aims to further delineate the interactions of melanoma cells with the immune system to better understand molecular and immune mechanisms of therapeutic response and resistance. Our lab combines genomic tools, systems biology tools, advanced somatic cell knockout and knock-in techniques and various comprehensive mouse model approaches to study melanoma immune-genetics. Our studies link basic biology, computational biology and clinical studies. Trainees will learn sophisticated technologies such as whole exome sequencing, Riboseq, HLA-peptidomics, somatic cell knockouts and expression and proteomic analyses. Candidates who wish to join the group may contact me at: Yardena.samuels@weizmann.ac.il
Department of Biomolecular Sciences
MSc position
We are inviting students interested in evolution, microbial communities, gene-phenotype relations and their interaction with past and current environments to join us.
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Our lab utilises techniques such as: microfluidics, CRISPR, genetic barcoding, fluorescence and automated microscopy to study basic questions in the evolution of communities, using yeast as a model.
Department of Particle Physics and Astrophysics
MSc position
Phenomenology of particle physics
Department of Particle Physics and Astrophysics
MSc position
Using novel statistical and algorithmic tools to improve observational astrophysics (exoplanets, gravitational waves and pulsar astrophysics)
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The research in my group focuses on observational astrophysics, and our main tools are algorithms and statistics. We use these tools to improve observing capabilities in pulsar, FRB, exoplanet and gravitational wave astronomy.
Observational astrophysics is full with algorithmic and statistical questions that once solved, will dramatically improve our ability to observe the cosmos.
In my group, we combine tools of signal processing, statistical inference, dynamic programming, data structures, lattice algorithms, linear algebra algorithms, signal approximation, phase retrieval, optimization and Bayesian parameter estimation. Mastering these will be an indispensable tool for you wherever you go (academy / Hi-Tech)
It is very common that we invent new tools while trying to observe the cosmos. If you are looking for ways in which you can use your talent and creativity to observe the cosmos, this job post is for you.
Department of Biomolecular Sciences
MSc position
We have open positions for Ph.D. candidates interested in mechanisms of channel regulation by GPCRs using, but not limited to, computational (molecular dynamics), electrophysiological, molecular and/or optical methodologies.
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G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are the largest gene family in the human genome. Their role is to translate chemical information into cellular responses, like olfactory processing, neuronal activity modulation, and hormone actions or regulating blood pressure among many. Their cellular effectors can range from various enzymes to ion channels. Interestingly, nature has designed the GPCR as a major target for many natural compounds and the pharmaceutical industry has focused its attention on designing various agonists and antagonists to treat various illnesses. In the lab, we focus on the regulation of ion channels by GPCRs with the main focus on the regulation of potassium channels. This form of regulation comprises one of the major mechanisms in controlling slow synaptic inhibition in the brain, a process when compromised leads to seizures ataxia, and many other neuronal abnormalities.
The lab's interests span from a molecular understanding of channel regulating mechanisms at the single molecule level to animal behavior using various electrophysiological, molecular, imaging, and computational tools.
We seek highly motivated students to join us in this very exciting scientific journey.
Department of Physics of Complex Systems
MSc position
Fiber-optical analogue of the event horizon.
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Join our research on the theory and experiment of Hawking radiation in fiber optics.
Department of Chemical and Biological Physics
MSc position
Study protein dynamics using advanced single-molecule fluorescence methods.
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Proteins jiggle and wiggle all the time as they perform various tasks within living cells. We are attempting to understand how internal motions within protein machines are related to their various functions. We use sophisticated single-molecule methods developed in the group. Our work is highly interdisciplinary, going all the way from protein chemistry (expression and labeling) through single-molecule experiments to computational analysis. If you decide to join us, you will not only get acquainted with topics at the forefront of biophysics, but will also work within an energetic and vibrant group of scientists.
Department of Physics of Complex Systems
MSc position
Experimental and theoretical studies of laser spin simulators and solvers
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We investigate phase locking of large arrays of coupled lasers in a modified degenerate cavity. We show that the minimal loss lasing solution is mapped to the ground state of an XY spin Hamiltonian with the same coupling matrix provided the intensity of all the lasers is uniform. We study the probability to obtain this ground state for various coupling schemes, system parameters and topological constrains. We demonstrate the effect of crowd synchrony with a sharp transition into an ordered state above a critical number of coupled lasers. Finally, we present recent results demonstrating the ability of our system to solve related problems such as phase retrieval, imaging through scattering medium and more.
Department of Physics of Complex Systems
MSc position
Experimental and theoretical studies of ultra-cold quantum degenerate Bose and Fermi gas
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In collaboration with Roee Ozeri we form Bose Einstein condensates of rubidium 87 atoms, quantum degenerated fermionic gas of potassium 40 atoms, and their mixtures using laser cooling and evaporative cooling in magnetic and far-detuned optical traps and study their properties. Such dilute quantum gases offer full control of external and internal degrees of freedom and variety of unique interrogation tools that enable precise studies of many body quantum systems.
By using magnetic Feshbach resonances we tune the system from weakly interacting where the it can be simply described by a macroscopic wave function to the strongly interacting where highly correlated many body states can be generated and studied. We study and characterize the coherence, dynamics and elementary excitations of these dilute quantum gases using laser and microwave probes and study new type of an opto-mechanical force when they are illuminated with far-detuned uniform laser beam.
Department of Particle Physics and Astrophysics
MSc position
M.Sc position in observational astrophysics: observing stars as they explode
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I am looking for a student interested in working on a search for supernovae - exploding stars - which we can find using our new observatory in Neot Smadar. The unique aspect of this project is the capability of the new observatory to find such explosions almost "as they happen" as it monitors the sky very frequently - several times every night. This could lead to new discoveries as the capability is novel. The project includes significant hands-on work related to the new observatory, data analysis, as well as work with large follow-up telescopes abroad.
Department of Physics of Complex Systems
MSc position
Experimental and theoretical studies of neutral atom quantum simulators
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In collaboration with Ofer Firstenberg recently started a new joint project on efficient coupling of neutral-atom tweezer arrays to light. On the theoretical side we are collaborating with Efi Shahmoon. We plan to extend Efi’s original ideas for strong coupling in atomic arrays in sub-wavelength optical lattices (recently verified experimentally by Immanuel Bloch) to the emerging and promising field of quantum simulators with Rydberg atoms in tweezer arrays, where the spacing between the atoms is larger than the wavelength. The challenge to achieved strong coupling to light in such large-spacing arrays emerges from the existence of many diffraction orders that cannot be controlled.
Our proposed scheme to overcome this challenge is based on two supplementary efforts: first we will reduce the spacing between neighboring atoms in the array to <1.5 microns, by suppressing the mutual interferences that limit this distance to >3 microns in most state of the art demonstrations. Such spacing reduction will reduce the non-vanishing diffraction orders from the periodic array from many tens to only few. Next we will incorporate the tweezer array inside a medium finesse optical cavity that will enhance the zero diffraction order as compared to the others so as to ensure strong coupling to it.
We plan to achieve strong coupling to light, show efficient transfer of coherence and quantum states from the array onto a single radiation mode and then use it to demonstrate and study novel schemes for quantum simulators within the atomic tweezer array as well as quantum coupling between tweezer arrays for “scalable” quantum computer based on Rydberg induced gates.
Department of Particle Physics and Astrophysics
MSc position
M.Sc student working on analysis of large astrophysical data sets including development of new analysis methods
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I am looking for a student interested in working on large data sets that are now becoming available as part of the "data explosion" in astrophysics. Weizmann is a major world leader in this, both creating large data sets through our own observational work, as well as acting as a leading center curating large data sets from around the world on our systems. The focus of this project is on analysis of large observational data sets of exploding stars (supernovae) which require development of new methodologies, and is likely to shed light on fundamental questions in astrophysics. The work would interface with more traditional observational work using telescopes in Israel and abroad, as well as with some aspects of computing and mathematics.
Department of Biomolecular Sciences
MSc position
Our lab is open for ROTATION students
We invite rotation students to join our research on malaria parasite, immunology, host-pathogen interactions, cell communication and extracellular vesicles (cell-cell communication system).
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Our projects center on different fascinating molecular aspects of the cellular biology of the malaria parasite, combining imaging tools, biochemistry, omics, genetics (crispr) and biophysics.
Department of Particle Physics and Astrophysics
MSc position
MSc positions in theoretical particle/astro physics.
https://www.weizmann.ac.il/particle/Blum/home
Department of Particle Physics and Astrophysics
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Plasma Physics, Spectroscopy, Plasma Diagnostics, Atomic Physics
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We study processes in plasmas subjected to high-energy deposition: conversion of electric energy to heat and radiation, turbulence, fast penetration of magnetic fields into plasmas, and plasma rotation. For diagnosing the plasma we develop fast, high-resolution spectroscopy of radiation in the visible, U.V., vacuum UV, and x-ray regions. We have close collaboration with major universities and institutions in the US and Europe.
Department of Molecular Genetics
MSc position
Human brain organoids for health and disease.
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Using interdisciplinary approaches, Our lab uses brain organoid models to study neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases. We use stem cell-derived models, genome editing, live imaging, and different omics analyses.
Department of Biomolecular Sciences
MSc position
The goal of our research is to understand how pancreatic beta cells perform their unique functions. Beta cells are the only cell in the body capable of significant production of insulin. They store insulin intracellularly, releasing it to the bloodstream in response to a variety of physiological stimuli including nutrients such as glucose and fatty acids, hormones and neurotransmitters.
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In our research, we focus on the following aspects of beta cell function:
- The transcriptional mechanisms underlying the normal embryonic development of beta cells and the functioning of mature beta cells
- Manipulating pancreatic cellular identity: molecular mechanisms controlling exocrine to endocrine cell reprogramming
- Dissecting the signaling mechanism that permit beta cells to respond to modulators of insulin secretion, in particular long chain and short chain fatty acids
See:
https://www.weizmann.ac.il/Biomolecular_Sciences/Walker/
