Optimisation of piezoelectric-pneumatic jetting process for fabrication of printable electronics(WD_2023_71_WSCH_SPONS)

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Optimisation of piezoelectric-pneumatic jetting process for fabrication of printable electronics(WD_2023_71_WSCH_SPONS)

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Offer DescriptionPost summaryFully Funded PhD Scholarship in Printed Electronics field to capture new insights on the influence of processing variables and materials properties on end-product characteristics using novel materials at South East Applied Materials (SEAM) Research Center, School of Engineering, South East Technological University (SETU) Waterford and I-Form Centre for Advanced Manufacturing.Background & RoleThe I-Form Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (SETU forms part of) has been established by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) to deliver high-impact, innovative science and engineering research. I-Form has particular focus on additive manufacturing (‘3D printing’) combined with advanced digital technologies applied in a precision manufacturing environment, see . The Centre brings together a multi-disciplinary team of over 100 researchers in manufacturing engineering, materials and data science, in a cross-disciplinary and translational research environment. I-Form operates in close collaboration with a global network of companies and collaborators.Person specificationQualificationsEssential

• Have attained, or expect to attain by commencement date, an Honours Degree (minimum 2:1) in physics, materials engineering or other cognate disciple.
• Strong background in materials characterisation and spectroscopy.

Desirable

• Experience with nanomaterials and deposition technologies.
• Experience with electrical characterisation techniques.

Knowledge & ExperienceEssential

• Some knowledge of inkjetting processes and a good understanding of relevant analytical characterization techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Desirable

• Some experience of working on research projects.
• Some hands-on experience in the use of experimental equipment.

Skills & CompetenciesEssential

• Applicants whose first language is not English must submit evidence of competency in English, please see

for details.Desirable

• Excellent written and verbal communication skill
• Willingness and motivation to learn and experience new theoretical and technological areas.

RequirementsResearch Field Engineering » Materials engineering Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalentLevel ExcellentAdditional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute South East Technological University Country Ireland GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact State/ProvinceWaterford CityWaterford WebsiteStreetCork Road Campus, Cork Road Postal CodeX91 KOEK E-MailRamesh.Raghavendra@setu.ieronan.mccann@setu.ieSTATUS: EXPIRED

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Location

Waterford

Job date

Wed, 15 May 2024 22:35:41 GMT

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