Phd/Postdoc Position In Nanomaterials For Tactile Sensors And E-Skin Applications

23 Aug 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company

Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences

Research Field

Chemistry » Applied chemistry

Chemistry » Other

Engineering » Materials engineering

Physics » Applied physics

Physics » Other

Technology » Materials technology

Technology » Nanotechnology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Czech Republic

Application Deadline

21 Sep 2023 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Offer Starting Date

1 Jan 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

FZU – Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences is a leading public research institution located in Prague, Czechia. FZU is the largest institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences with more than 1100 employees. FZU pursues high-quality, innovative, and ground-breaking research. Our primary mission is to understand and explain the basic phenomena and processes of this world and respond to the current scientific and technical challenges of society.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and highly-motivated PhD candidate or postdoctoral researcher in the novel and multidisciplinary field of flexible and large-area electronics and tactile sensing – a research area that offers strategic training opportunities with exceptional prospects for career development (in academia and industry) and applications in robotics, health care systems, medical instrumentation, and prosthetic devices, augmented reality, human-machine interaction devices.

Join the Nanoscale Materials and Systems (NMS) group at FZU and be at the forefront of the development of advanced tactile sensing technologies. You will be a key player in a project that aims to produce and characterise a new group of flexible nanomaterials for applications in tactile sensors, electronic and smart skins (e-skin), health care systems, and human-machine interaction interfaces. You will build different types of touch receptors and sensors and explore new ways how to mimic touch and detect various external stimuli by electromechanical systems and robots. You will contribute to the development of new innovative haptic technologies for the benefit of industry and the well-being of society.

What you will do:

Conduct experiments in the interdisciplinary area of tactile sensing technologies at the boundary of material science, physics, engineering, and robotics

Synthesize novel elastic materials (3D porous materials and aerogels made of 2D materials (e.g. graphene aerogels and elastomers))

Develop and characterise new electromechanical devices, sensors and e-skins

Analyse data, maintain laboratory instruments and implement new techniques/processes

Foster collaboration and communication with other international partners, group members, students, and FZU staff

Train/supervise students and other laboratory users

Write research papers and present results at conferences

Required qualifications:

Master's degree in physics, chemistry, engineering, or an equivalent combination of related education and relevant experience

Theoretical and experimental background in nanomaterial synthesis, mechanics, electronics, and robotics

Previous experience with nanomaterial synthesis, electromechanical characterisation, and tactile sensor or e-skin fabrication is beneficial

Capacity to conduct research, develop innovative ideas, and drive projects forward

Creative thinking and proactive problem solving

Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team of researchers and students

Eager to learn and share knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organization and time management skills

Good knowledge of English (written and spoken)

Benefits:

Interesting work in cutting-edge research and development of new tactile sensors and e-skin technologies

Access to state-of-the-art research facilities

A competitive salary

Participation in multidisciplinary scientific projects together with world-leading experts in material science, flexible electronics and robotics

Working in an international team and a stimulating environment

Training and development (seminars, workshops, conferences, high-quality language courses, soft skills training)

Support of your work-life balance – flexible work hours, work from home, extended vacations

In-house tennis/volleyball courts, table tennis

And many more benefits such as a Multisport card, meal allowance, kindergarten operated by the Czech Academy of Sciences

Terms of employment:

Start of employment 1st January 2024

Full-time

1-year contract (possible extension up to 4 years upon mutual agreement)

Application procedure:

We expect applications by: 30th September 2023

Interested candidates are invited to apply by sending the following documents to Mrs. Monika Svobodova at [email protected]

A cover letter detailing career objectives and research interests

Curriculum vitae (CV) including a list of publications

Two reference letters

Transcripts of degrees/diplomas

For additional information, please get in touch with Dr. Jiri Cervenka ([email protected]).

Information regarding personal data processing and access to personal data at the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences:

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Requirements Additional Information Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences

Country

Czech Republic

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED