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Institution | Tyndall National Institute |
Department/School | Micro-Systems |
Salary | No salary stated |
FT/PT | Part-Time |
Job Posted | 27 July 2010 |
Application Deadline | 31 October 2010 |
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| Researcher: To investigate (de)activation of electroactive polymers (EAP) (Ref. No. FS - 02) |
(Ref. No. FS – 02) Post Doctorate Researcher (Full-time 36 month contract)
Position ID: Heart-e-Gel-TYNDALL
University College Cork, Tyndall National Institute invites applications for an appointment as Post Doctorate Researcher to investigate (de)activation of electroactive polymers (EAP) to be used for cardiovascular applications. The work will be part of an EU funded, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) project with 8 project partners from 5 different countries.
Tyndall, www.tyndall.ie, is Ireland’s largest research centre, specialising in defined areas of ICT. The mission for Tyndall can be summarised as follows: to be a Centre of Excellence in Information and Communications Technology research, development and graduate training, recognised internationally for the quality of its outputs in materials, devices and systems, and its creation of new opportunities for Ireland’s economic growth.
Role:
The position is available within the Heterogeneous System Integration group which is part of the Microsystems research centre. The candidate will be reporting to the project leader, and will be responsible for:
• Developing silicon microelectrode arrays and integration within the EAP Microsystems;
• Characterisation of the EAP electroactivation;
• Functional testing in an arterial perfusion system;
• Developing a wireless, ex-vivo, version of the control electronics used for the EAP electroactivation (and sensor feedback);
• Generating project deliverables such as reports and test vehicles in a timely manner;
• Supervision and support of postgraduate students and interns;
• Contribute to and/or initiate peer reviewed scientific publications, conference papers, patents, press-releases etc.;
• Attend project meetings and conferences/workshops to present technical results;
• Contribute to and/or initiate grant applications;
• Provide assistance to the project leader with project management.
Requirements:
The successful candidate should have a degree in Electrical/Electronic/Microelectronic Engineering or a related discipline and completed a PhD degree in an area relevant to the above theme. Experience with electronics & IC design and biomedical engineering would be a major advantage. S/He should have excellent communication skills, and being able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists. Supervising, coordinating, project management, publishing, proposal writing, hands-on technical and problem solving skills are very beneficial, while character trades such as being motivated, dedicated, creative and taking iniative are very much appreciated.
For further information about this position, please contact Frank Stam, Tel: +353 21 490 4110 or Email: frank.stam@tyndall.ie
To apply, please submit a CV to careers@tyndall.ie quoting the reference number.
At this time, Tyndall National Institute does not require the assistance of recruitment agencies.
Tyndall National Institute is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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