Internal/ External Recruitment
The University of Mons is recruiting:
Within: The Laboratory for Physics of Surfaces and Interfaces (LPSI)
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Dr. in Physics or in Chemistry or in Engineering specialised in Materials Science
Job description:
The Laboratory for Physics of Surfaces and Interfaces (LPSI) is a multidisciplinary team
within the University of Mons.
We specialize in the study of interfaces and solid surfaces. Functional characteristics of
materials are to a large degree determined by the properties of their surfaces and the
interactions of these surfaces with surrounding media. As a result, the performance of a
material in terms of its function in coating, wetting, adsorption, friction and wear, optics, etc.
can be manipulated by introducing surface layers of molecular thickness.
The LPSI is focussed along four complementary axes:
- Surface treatments - in particular for biotechnology and nanotechnology
- Characterization of solid and liquid interfaces
- Molecular modelling
- Image processing and analysis
More information on http://lpsi.umons.ac.be
Mission:
Functional characteristics of materials are to a large degree determined by the properties of
their surfaces and the interactions of these surfaces with surrounding media. As a result, the
performance of a material in terms of its function in coating, wetting, adsorption, friction and
wear, optics, etc. can be manipulated by introducing surface layers of molecular thickness.
Our aim is to understand how the interfacial characteristics of materials affect their function
and performance, statically and dynamically, and hence determine their technological and
economic value. Armed with a growing arsenal of surface chemical and structural facts,
obtained from experiments, theory, and computer modelling, all techniques available within
the LPSI. Your job will consist to explore different experimental protocols of controlling the
complex behaviour and properties of real materials to design and create surfaces on demand.
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Qualifications and specialist knowledge required:
PhD in Physics, Chemistry or Engineering
Kowledge of surface treatment desirable.
Contract:
Temporary
Salary range: ≥ 45,000 and < 55,000€ annual gross
Submission of Applications:
Applications accompanied by a covering letter and a CV must be sent before 16th July 2014
to joel.deconinck@umons.ac.be
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