A Research Associate position is available immediately in the Organic Materials Innovation Centre (OMIC), University of Manchester to support the work of the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Large Area Electronics. You will formulate inks from organic semiconductors, and in particular conjugated polymers, and use these inks to deposit patterned thin films of these materials in OFET devices. It will appeal to someone with a background in organic electronics; ink formulation, thin film characterisation and the application of organic semiconductors in OFET based sensors. You must have a strong research track record, expertise in the defined areas, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and preferably experience in working on large projects.
OMIC (www.omic.org.uk) is a key member of the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Large Area Electronics. This is a partnership uniting OMIC with the CIKC at the University of Cambridge, the Centre for Plastic Electronics at Imperial College and the Welsh Centre for Printing and Coating at the University of Swansea to understand the manufacturing challenges involved in the commercialisation of Large Area Electronics.
The School of CHEMISTRY is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff to achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit http://www.chemistry.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan/.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Professor Mike Turner
Email: Michael.turner@manchester.ac.uk
Or
Name: Professor Krishna Persaud
Email: Krishna.persaud@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: hrservices@manchester.ac.uk
Tel: 0161 275 4499
Technical support:
Email: universityofmanchester@helpmeapply.co.uk
Tel: 0161 850 2004
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date
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