TITLE OF POST: Post Doctoral Researcher in Synthesis, Assembly and Device Fabrication of Colloidal
CIGS and CZTS Nanocrystals
LOCATION: Materials & Surface Science Institute
REPORTS TO: Project Leader
CONTRACT TYPE: 2 year fixed term
SALARY SCALE: €37,750 - €46,255 p.a.
JOB DESCRIPTION
QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD in relevant area
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Synthesis and assembly of semiconductor nanorods offers unique promise for low cost solution
processable devices. The focus of this project will be the colloidal synthesis of binary, ternary and
quaternary nanorods, such as cadmium chalcogenides, copper indium selenide and quaternary CIGS
(Copper Indium galium diselenide) and CZTS (Copper zinc tin tetrasulphide) and their assembly over
device scale areas using electrophoresis.
DESCRIPTION:
Research
 Contribute to the research programme of the Department under the general guidance of a member
of the academic staff or Principal Investigator/Project Leader.
 Define research objectives and proposals for own (or joint) research in line with research strategy.
 Conduct individual and/or collaborative research projects in a variety of settings (laboratory,
creative performance, field, clinical setting).
 Determine appropriate methodologies for research, with advice and support as appropriate.
 Assess research findings for the need/scope for further investigations/commercial exploitation.
 Translate knowledge of advances in the subject area into research activity.
Research Management
 Plan, co-ordinate and implement research project (this may include managing a small research
team/coordinating other researcher activity).
 Manage own personal and research resources (including, where required, laboratories and
specialist equipment) appropriately.
 Manage own research budget, if any, and keep records as directed and in line with
Funder/University policy as appropriate.
Income Generation/Funding
 May identify sources of funding and pursue the process of securing funds.
 May work with Principal Investigator to contribute to proposals for developmental purposes.
Research Outputs - Write Up and Dissemination
 Write up results from own research activity.
 Contribute to the research project’s dissemination, in whatever form (report, papers, chapters,
book).
Job description
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Present information on research progress and outcomes e.g. to bodies supervising research;
conferences, steering groups; other team members, as agreed with the Principal Investigator/
Project Leader.
Where appropriate, work with Principal Investigator to register patents to protect intellectual
property.
Essential Requirements:
 PhD in relevant area.
 Relevant First Author Publications.
Desirable Requirements:
Expertise in any of the following areas:
 Colloidal nanocrystals synthesis.
 Device application of nanostructures particularly photovoltaics.
 Electrophoretic deposition of nanostructures.
 Laboratory experience.
 Experience in electrical characterization of nanostructures.
 Experience in Nanomaterial Synthesis.
 Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
 Ability to support PhD students.
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