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As part of the EU-funded Transformational e-Textiles: Materials And Processes For Stretchable, Durable And Sustainable Wearable Electronics (e-FLOWER) project, the Nanotechnology (NTG) group at Tyndall is offering a Ph.D. studentship on development of biodegradable material formulations and laser writing fabrication processes for the realisation of 3D, porous and conductive Laser Induced Graphene (LIG) materials and fabrication of e-textile components (sensors and energy storage) suitable for land, water and space environments.
Job Responsibility:
Design, develop and characterise biodegradable material formulations, including flexible and/or transparent features, sourced from natural materials and suitable for fabrication of porous electrodes by direct laser writing
develop methodologies for the universal fabrication of LIG on biopolymers leading to fabrication of electrode materials suitable for electrochemical sensing
integrate fabricated electrodes with green sensing active layers for detection of biomarkers in textiles
collaborate and support colleagues within other department across Tyndall, and with e-FLOWER partners to develop novel integrated sensing e-textile platforms with low environmental footprints
participate in Education and Public Engagement activities, as required
ensure compliance with Tyndall’s Quality Management Systems, Health and Safety standards, and other regulations
carry out any additional duties that may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post
Requirements:
Honours undergraduate degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering
prior experience in (nanoscale) materials synthesis and/or fabrication
characterisation of materials and devices (e.g. electrochemical sensors and supercapacitors)
Nice to have:
Good laboratory and problem-solving skills
high levels of initiative, project management, self-management, achievement-orientation, and motivation
expertise in electrochemistry, electrical/electrochemical sensing, nanomaterial fabrication
What we offer:
Generous tax-free scholarship stipend payment including tuition fees covered
20 days per annum annual leave for full-time research students, in addition to public holidays
full coverage of travel expenses to international conferences to present project outcomes
training and development opportunities
Mardyke Sports Arena - free when registered with UCC