Post-Doctoral Researcher - 2 positions
Job Posted: 02 Nov 2018
Position Summary
Two (2) postdoctoral research positions are available in 3D printed rechargeable Li-ion battery development and implementation into medical device technology.
The Smart Autonomous Multi Modal Sensors for Vital Signs Monitoring (SmartVista) project, funded by EU Horizon 2020 for 3 years, is to develop and demonstrate a next generation, cost-effective, smart multimodal sensing platform to reduce incidences of sudden death caused by cardiovascular disease. The key innovation in SmartVista is to integrate 1D/2D nanomaterials based sensors to monitor the heart, thermoelectric energy harvesters to extract energy from the body to power the system and printable battery systems to store this energy. Together these will result in a self-powered device that will autonomously monitor the electrocardiograph, respiratory flow, oxygen flow and temperature of the patient. The SmartVista platform enables wireless, real-time, continuous patient monitoring and delivers a seamless feed of patient data and will contribute to the EU vision of an Internet of Things for healthcare. A core element of the device is a 3D printed rechargeable battery, integrated as the outer casing of the device. The position requires a Li-ion battery researcher interested in pushing the boundaries of customizable shaped batteries by new materials formulation and 3D printing/additive manufacturing technologies at UCC, together with a consortium of European partners (Sweden, Germany, Ireland, France).
Post Duration: 2 years, with a possibility to extend into the third year
Salary: €37,221-€44,266 p.a. (IUA Salary Scale)
Projet: Smart Autonomous Multi Modal Sensors for Vital Signs Monitoring (SmartVista).
Key Duties and Responsibilities
This title will apply to newly qualified Post-Doctoral Researchers and will be considered as a period of training as the researcher will have dual goals in terms of the research project and their own career development. The researcher will be mentored by a Principal Investigator (PI). It is expected that a researcher would spend not more than 3 years at the Post Doctoral level, subject to the term of the project and would then be eligible to compete for a Senior Post Doctoral post advertised by the University.
The primary focus of the Postdoctoral Researcher will be research however a particular emphasis during this stage should include;
CRITERIA
For Informal Enquiries on the post candidates should contact: Name: Prof. Colm O’Dwyer Title: Professor in Chemical Energy Email Address: c.odwyer@ucc.ie Telephone: +353 (0)21 4902732
To Apply: Please submit a short cover letter and C.V. to Prof. Colm O’Dwyer, c.odwyer@ucc.ie, +353 (0)21 4902732, on or before the closing date 4th January, 2019.
Supplementary Information on the Research Group/School and the post is available at the following URL: http://www.appliednano.ie and http://www.ucc.ie/en/chemistry
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