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Postdoctoral research position for the development of Nanomaterials-based 3D Printing : Dublin, Ireland

Prof Valeria Nicolosi is looking for a postdoctoral research assistant with significant practical experience in additive manufacturing. The post is available from 1 October 2016 and funding is available up to 5 years.

The project seeks to explore opportunities in advanced materials with tailored macroscopic properties, in novel energy storage component utilizing nanotechnology and also in nanosystems where the system complexity is built in materials. The specific focus is in 2D materials.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing the research activity on 2D nanomaterials based functional inks and energy storage devices (batteries and supercapacitors) manufactured by 3D printing. This position will be responsible for supporting new initiatives in the arena of additive manufacturing. Responsible for the development, implementation and execution new designs for manufacture and assembly.

Applicants should have a PhD (by the start date) in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering or a related discipline. As well as experience in additive manufacturing. You should be well-organised and self-motivated with excellent oral and communication skills, plus a strong publication record in internationally peer-reviewed journals.

Background to the Post

Professor Nicolosi leads the Characterisation & Processing of Advanced Materials Group (http://physics.tcd.ie/cpam/) within the School of Chemistry. The group is devoted to the processing and electron microscopy structural characterization of low-dimensional nanostructures. Dispersability, processability and manipulation of these objects are important objectives of the group. In the group, particular attention is given to the study of the material atomic structures to better understand their fundamental physical and chemical properties. The group works on a range of low-dimensional nanomaterials, such as carbon nanotubes, inorganic nanowires, graphene and other inorganic two-dimensional nano-sheets.

Standard duties and Responsibilities of the Post

Essential Duties

- Conducting materials, process, and application development activities related to additive manufacturing in support of design requirements

- Perform hands-on R&D and evaluation of advanced materials, methods, and technologies related to additive manufacturing systems. Identify novel and innovative applications for additive manufacturing materials and technologies. Develop best practices for additive manufacturing systems.
- liaise with the other members of the Nicolosi group experts on electrochemistry, metrology and electron microscopy.

- Design and develop a framework for 3D metrology

- Design and implement process/system modifications that improve device quality by controlling process variations.

- Document and publish research results in internal reports, peer-reviewed scientific or technical journals, and present results at external conferences, seminars, and/or technical meetings.

- Mentor student researchers.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Applicants should have (by the start date) a doctorate in, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering or a related discipline.

2. Significant practical experience and proven ability in additive manufacturing.

3. Experience with traditional micro/nano fabrication processes.

4. Background in nanomaterials, inks and nanocomposites

5. Well-organised and self-motivated with the ability to manage the day-to-day running of a research project, to identify research objectives and to carry out appropriate research activities within a given timescale.

6. Excellent oral and communication skills, including the proven ability to write in English at a suitable standard for the preparation of written reports, publications and presentations of the work at generalist and specialist levels, including discussions with engineers and scientists in different fields.

7. A strong publication record in internationally peer-reviewed journals commensurate with the stage of career.

8. Willingness to travel to collaborators across Europe and to conferences to disseminate results.

Desirable

1. Experience in the training and supervision of junior researchers is desirable.

Skills & Competencies
• Well-organised and self-motivated with the ability to manage the day-to-day running of a research project, to identify research objectives and to carry out appropriate research activities within a given timescale.
• Excellent oral and communication skills, including the proven ability to write in English at a suitable standard for the preparation of written reports, publications and presentations of the work at generalist and specialist levels, including discussions with engineers and scientists in different fields.
• Willingness to travel to collaborators across Europe and to conferences to disseminate results.
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Job details

Employer:Trinity College Dublin School of Chemistry

Website:http://chemistry.tcd.ie/

Location:Trinity College Dublin, , College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland, Dublin, Ireland

Expires:September 15, 2016

Job type:Postdoctoral

Salary:Unspecified

Qualifications:Postgraduate - Doctorate/PhD

Employment type:Contract

Job hours:Full-time