Postdoctoral Researcher in Oxide Synthesis and Characterisation

3 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Dublin City University

Department

Human Resources

Research Field

Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Ireland

Application Deadline

24 May 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Dublin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

H2020

Reference Number

#002536

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

No

Offer Description

 

 

 

Research Centre	School of Physical Sciences
Post title	Postdoctoral Researcher In Oxide Synthesis and Characterisation
Level on Framework	Level 1
Post duration	18 Month Fixed Term Contract

 

 

Dublin City University

Dublin City University (DCU) is a leading innovative European University. It is proud to be one of the world’s leading Young Universities and is among the world’s top 2% globally. DCU is known as Ireland’s University of Impact, with a mission to ‘transform lives and societies’ and focuses on addressing global challenges in collaboration with key national and international partners and stakeholders.

 

DCU has over 20,000 students in five faculties spread across three academic campuses in the Glasnevin-Drumcondra area of North Dublin. Thanks to its innovative approach to teaching and learning, the University offers a ‘transformative student experience’ that helps to develop highly sought-after graduates. DCU is currently No. 1 in Ireland for Graduate Employment Rate, and for graduate income (CSO).

 

DCU is a research-intensive University and is home to a number of SFI-funded Research Centres. The University participates in a range of European and international research partnerships. DCU is also the leading Irish university in the area of technology transfer as reflected by licensing of intellectual property.

 

As a ‘People First’ institution, DCU is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - a University that helps staff and students to thrive. The University is a leader in terms of its work to increase access to education and is placed in the world’s Top 10 for reducing inequalities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.

 

As part of this role the researcher will be required to participate in the DCU Research Career Framework.  This framework is designed to provide significant professional development opportunities to Researchers and offer the best opportunities in terms of a wider career path.

Research Career Framework

As part of this role the researcher will be required to participate in the DCU Research Career Framework. This framework is designed to provide significant professional development opportunities to Researchers and offer the best opportunities in terms of a wider career path.

 

Background & Role

Oxides are an important material class for many electronic devices ranging from dielectrics in transistor devices, active areas for sensors, and transparent contacts in displays and solar cells. For the latter transparent conducting oxides (TCOs) such as Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) or Aluminated ZnO (AZO) are frequently used. While there are many applications for such TCOs their performance and/or costs can still be a limiting factor for widespread use in for instance solar cells, where large area, low cost devices are required.   Within an SFI funded research project (Lasima) we are looking into the synthesis of novel TCOs by way of nanolamination, were thin, alternating layers (below 20nm) of two different oxides produce a new meta-material with novel properties.   The successful candidate will be: Leading the development of such oxide laminates by chemical synthesis (spray pyrolysis and atomic layer deposition) Responsible for the optical, chemical and electrical characterisation of the new materials (Transmission, conductance, carrier mobility, stoichiometry) Evaluate the commercial viability of the new materials in test devices (TFTs, Solar cells)   We seek to employ a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on this project, which is a collaboration between DCU and Trinity College Dublin.

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not restricted to, the following:   Manage and conduct the research under the leadership of the Principal Investigator Disseminating outcomes of research through project reports as well as peer-reviewed academic publications, technical reports, industry and public events, and other channels.  Support with the further development of research potential by pursuing external funding. Where relevant to the research topic, and within the bounds of DCU policies, support co-supervising graduate and postgraduate research students. Administrative and management tasks associated with the project.

Minimum Criteria

Applicants should have a PhD in Physics, Material Science or Chemistry.  In addition, it is desirable that the candidate has experience in some of the following methods:

 

• Chemical vapour deposition, ideally spray pyrolysis and/or atomic layer deposition.
• Electrical and optical characterisation methods of thin films
• X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
• Atomic force microscopy
• Thin film transistors or thin film solar cells

 

 

 

Candidates will be assessed on the following competencies:

 

Discipline knowledge and Research skills – Demonstrates knowledge of a research discipline and the ability to conduct a specific programme of research within that discipline.

 

Understanding the Research Environment – Demonstrates an awareness of the research environment (for example funding bodies) and the ability to contribute to grant applications.

 

Communicating Research – Demonstrates the ability to communicate their research with their peers and the wider research community (for example presenting at conferences and publishing research in relevant journals) and the potential to teach and tutor students.

 

Managing & Leadership skills - Demonstrates the potential to manage a research project including the supervision of undergraduate students.

 

Essential Training 

The postholder will be required to undertake the following essential compliance training: Orientation, Health & Safety, Data Protection (GDPR) and all Cyber Security Awareness Training.  Other training may need to be undertaken when required.

 

Salary Scale: IUA Postdoctoral Researcher Salary Scale - €43,908 - €56,202

 

Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy.

 

Closing date:  Friday, 24th May 2024

 

Pilot Remote Working Policy

DCU is currently operating a pilot remote working policy for staff which consists of 1 day a week and 2 days a week for a period of up to 21 weeks per year. Such weeks are determined by the Head of each Unit in conjunction with HR and will take cognisance of the academic calendar, business needs and the service provision of the particular area. The terms of the pilot remote working policy will apply.

 

For more information on DCU and benefits, please visitWhy work at DCU?  

 

Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to:

Dr Karsten Fleischer, Associate Professor, School of Physical Sciences, Dublin City University. 

Phone + 353 (0)1 700 5038

Email: [email protected]

 

Please do not send applications to this email address, instead apply as described below.

 

 

 

 

 

Application Procedure:

Please submit your application through the online system. In order to be considered for the role to which you are applying for, you must upload:

 

1)  Curriculum Vitae

2)  Cover Letter

3)  Completed application form (blank forms can be downloaded from the bottom of the Vacancy).

 

Please note, if all items are not uploaded, the application will be deemed incomplete, and will not be processed.

 

Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer. In line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998 – 2015, the University is committed to equality of treatment for all those who engage with its recruitment, selection and appointment processes. The University’s Athena SWAN Bronze Award signifies the University’s commitment to promoting gender equality and addressing any gender pay gaps. Information on a range of university policies aimed at creating a supportive and flexible work environment are available in the DCU Policy Starter Packs

 

Requirements

Research Field

Physics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Dublin City University

Country

Ireland

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.dcu.ie/hr/vacancies-employment-opportunities-human-resources

Contact

City

Dublin

Website

http://dcu.ie

Street

Glasnevin

Postal Code

Dublin 9

STATUS: EXPIRED