Postdoctoral/Research Assignment on “Characterization and study of multifunctional composites for automotive and aerospace applications, including additive manufacturing techniques”

Postdoctoral/Research Assignment on “Characterization and study of multifunctional composites for automotive and aerospace applications, including additive manufacturing techniques”

The Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences, Foundation of Research and Technology - Hellas, (FORTH/ICE-HT) is seeking applicants for one position of a postdoctoral/research assignment in the context of the research project “Graphene Flagship Core Project 3 – SGA 881603: Work Package 14 - Composites”, which is implemented under the Horizon 2020 Research Framework Program.

Job Description

To conduct research under a work or an employment contract in the development, characterization and testing of composite polymer/graphene coatings in the aforementioned project “Graphene Flagship Core Project 3 – SGA 881603: Work Package 14 - Composites”. The aim of this research is the fabrication of GRMs and 2D layered structures and characterization by means of microscopy and spectroscopy.

In particular, the job consists in the following main tasks:

1. Preparation and characterization of graphene-based composite coatings and laminates using spectroscopic techniques
2. Prepare the corresponding reports (technical and economical) for project’s evaluation.
3. Research activities related to graphene and to other 2D related materials, such development of conductive coatings and study of mechanical properties with nano-indentation.

The potential candidate should be also responsible for the following main tasks:

1. Organization of activities and national and international meetings.
2. Identification of requirements for the research and develop tactics for future challenges.
3. Scientific supervision of potential master and/or PhD thesis.
4. Production and characterization of graphene and other 2D related materials, using techniques such as Raman spectroscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy etc in conjunction with mechanical testing.

Location: FORTH/ICE-HT, Patras, Greece

Duration: 12 months with the potential of renewal or extension according to the needs of the project

Salary: up to 3.560 € per month depending on the qualifications (total cost of the employer, including social security and taxes)

Envisaged starting date: 01/01/2022

Requirements and Qualifications

The candidates are required to hold a Mechanical Engineering Diploma and a PhD in Materials Science, preferably on 2D materials, with experience in reporting, in tandem with a strong expertise in mechanical deformation of composite materials and characterization techniques such as Raman spectroscopy. Moreover, candidates must have good knowledge of the Greek and English (level B2) language. The appropriate candidate should have:

1. Strong expertise in the preparation and characterization of composite materials
2. A great scientific background in materials, especially in polymers and composites
3. Strong know-how in the preparation and characterization of graphene (or related carbo- based materials) and/or 2D materials and additive manufacturing techniques.

The evaluation of the candidacies will be based on the following criteria and qualifications: