Postdoctoral Researcher in Functional Electroceramics in Ireland | University of Limerick

SALARY SCALE: €37,750 – €46,255 per annum

QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in Physics

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To establish microwave plasma reforming of Natural gas resulting in production of desired carbon nanoforms. To carry out sol gel and suspension deposition and physico-chemical characterisation of the carbon-based electroceramic coatings for energy application. Experimental research will be strengthened by optimisation procedures and some degree of modeling.

DESCRIPTION: The newly formulated Energy Research Group (ERG) at the University of Limerick has received funding from Bernal Project to carry out experimental and theoretical work on functional electroceramics and is seeking to employ a postdoctoral researcher.

This position is focused on devices and novel materials for energy conversion, efficiency and storage. The subject area includes the development of novel energy-related components such as electrodes, membranes, sensors, processes and energy conversion and storage devices, such as solar cells, batteries, supercapacitors, solid oxide fuel cells as well as microwave plasma reactors.

Methodology of the components manufacture will be based on sol gel and suspension deposition using ink jet printing technology to developed and understand formation and synthesis of complex nanostructures for energy application. Physico-chemical characterisation of manufacture energy devices will be essential.

The work will be conducted in frame of the Transnational Energy Materials Printing Research Initiative. TEMPRI presents the platform for collaboration with international partners involved in ink jet printing of electroceramics such as with University of Cambridge, UK; Ghent University, Belgium; University of Barcelona, Spain; Institute of Power Engineering, Poland; D-Nano, Germany.

Essential:

• PhD in Physics
• Knowledge of Plasma Physics
• Some knowledge of Ink jet printing of carbon suspension
• Evidence of Strong Publication History

Desirable:

• Evidence of Establishing interaction with international Research Teams
• Evidence of formulation of research projects and indication of Securing Research Funds
• Experience of managing collaborative projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills

For further information please visit the University of Limerick vacancies.