Research Associate “Strategies between applied research and industry in the development of GRM composites”

Invitation for Expression of Interest:

Research Associate “Strategies between applied research and industry in the development of GRM composites”

The Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences, Foundation of Research and Technology - Hellas, (FORTH/ICE-HT) is seeking applicants for one position of a research associate in the context of the research project “Graphene Core 2, GA: 785219”. The project is supported by EC-financed parts of the Graphene Flagship.

Job Description

To conduct project management in the framework of the aforementioned project “Graphene Core 2, GA: 785219”. The aim of this job is the management of the scientific activities of several research groups and industrial partners within the working package “Composites” of the aforementioned project as well the research of graphene and other 2D materials as a mean of reinforcement in GRM composites as well the. In particular, the job consists in the following main tasks:

1. Management of research activities of the academic and industrial partners of the project for accomplishing the corresponding tasks and subtasks.
2. Management of the day to day business in the research group and program management, by designing and establishing a full process development roadmap.
3. Prepare the corresponding reports (technical and economical) for project’s evaluation.
4. Research activities related to graphene and to other 2D related materials, such development of conductive coatings and study of mechanical properties.

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 up to 2023 (end of Flagship)

Salary: up to 3.625 € per month (total cost of the employer, including social security and taxes) depending on the qualifications

Envisaged starting date: 01/01/2019

Requirements and Qualifications

The candidates are required to hold a Materials/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering Diploma or a Diploma in Chemistry/ Physics and a PhD in either Engineering of Physical Sciences, with experience in project management and reporting, in tandem with a strong expertise in mechanical deformation of composite materials and characterization techniques such as Raman spectroscopy. Moreover, the candidates must be fluent in Greek and English in order to meet working conditions. The appropriate candidate should have:

1. Strong expertise in the preparation and characterization of composite materials
2. Experience in project management and reporting
3. Research experience in an industrial environment
4. Be able to lead teams
5. A great scientific background in materials, especially in polymers and composites
6. Strong know-how in the preparation and characterization of graphene (or related carbon based materials) and/or 2D related materials and/or nanomaterials
7. Analytical thinking
8. Strong personality and good communication skills
9. Be a flexible and reliable person
10. Be capable of autonomous working

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