爱尔兰廷德尔国家研究院微纳米系统中心2023年招聘博士后职位

Postdoctoral Researcher- Laser-fabricated graphene-like carbon sensing elements on biopolymers for Compostable Electronics

Tyndall National Institute

Within the Micro & Nano Systems (MNS) Centre at Tyndall, one of our core strengths is development and integration of materials, devices and systems for smart sensing. As part of the SFI-funded CONFIRM Centre for Smart Manufacturing, the Nanotechnology (NTG) group at Tyndall is leading a project for direct-write integration of sensor elements in plastic components, with a particular focus on compostable sensors. This project will leverage our core strengths in integration of nanomaterials and laser fabrication of graphene-like carbon.

Key Responsibilities

As the successful candidate, you will:

Manage the day-to-day technical progression of the project including:

Design, development, characterisation and assessment of laser-fabricated graphene sensing elements, including tactile pressure sensors and volatile organic compound sensors

Development of high-quality research outputs (technical updates, publications and patent applications).

Management of associated laboratories and infrastructure.

Collaboration and communication with project partners

Collaborate with colleagues within the Nanotechnology Group and across Tyndall to develop novel laser-fabricated graphene sensors and electronic devices

Contribute to group- and Tyndall-level activities as required

Participate in Education and Public Engagement activities, as required.

Ensure all activities are compliant with the Tyndall Quality Management system and required Health & Safety standards.

Carry out any additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.

Essential Criteria

To make the most of this exciting opportunity, you will need to have a PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering or have an equivalent and relevant professional qualification or equivalent research experience.

Your research track-record in integrated nanomaterials and/or smart sensing will be impressive, and you will be passionate about working in partnership with our team to share and co-develop expertise.

You will have succeeded in self-motivated delivery of research projects at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

You have the capability and desire to work collaboratively within a team.

Desirable Criteria

Good laboratory and analytical skills.

High levels of initiative, project management, self-management, achievement-orientation, and motivation are encouraged.

CONFIRM- Science Foundation Irelands Centre of Smart Manufacturing

CONFIRM's vision is to transform and grow Irish manufacturing by integrating intelligence within products, machines, production systems and supply chains. Smart Manufacturing has been defined as “the intelligent, real‐time orchestration and optimisation of physical (people & equipment), digital and business processes within factories and across the entire value chain”. This systems-level approach differentiates CONFIRM from other manufacturing initiatives and offers the great potential for significant advances and impact across multiple manufacturing sectors.

This is a fulltime Postdoctoral Researcher opportunity in University College Cork for 9 months.

Appointment may be made on the IUA Researcher Scale