• Unique opportunity to pioneer the application of 3D printing / printed electronics in unexplored domains
• Work at a leading scientific institution with dedicated professionals
• Offering outstanding career development and professional support
• An attractive remuneration package
The Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis (part of KU Leuven - the University of Leuven) is looking for a highly motivated candidate to apply for a two-year Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship - Postdoc position in 3D printing / printed electronics. Together with the selected candidate a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship proposal will be written and submitted. The involvement of the selected candidate in the proposal writing process will provide ample opportunity to tailor the proposal to his / her research interests. A successful application will result in a two-year appointment.
Description
Context:
The Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis constitutes an interdisciplinary team of seven professors focused on researching the chemistry of the solid-gas, solid-liquid, and solid-solid interphases. The Centre currently hosts over 120 PhD students, postdoctoral scholars and technicians and is internationally recognized for its expertise in gas and liquid phase catalysis, porous materials synthesis and characterization, adsorptive separations, and related challenges in chemistry and chemical engineering. For more information on the professor leading this project, including previous publications in top journals such as Nature Chemistry, Advanced Materials, Angewandte Chemie, etc, please refer to the following websites: www.researchgate.net/profile/Rob_Ameloot/ or scholar.google.com/citations
The development of 3D printing and related additive manufacturing technologies have recently gained momentum in a spectacular way. Based on a computer model, these printing tools enable the direct and automated fabrication of a real-world object with an arbitrarily complex geometry, not accessible via conventional machining. Similarly, printed conductors enable the flexible digital fabrication of electronic circuits. The goal of this project is to explore the opportunities at the interface of chemistry and engineering related to inkjet-based 3D and electronics printing.
Timeline:
The deadline for applying for this opportunity is July 10, 2015. Together with the selected candidate, a proposal will be submitted by September 10, 2015. The results of this application round will be announced at the latest on February 9, 2016. If successful, a starting date will be picked between March 1, 2016 and April 30, 2017 in agreement with the candidate. The appointment will last for two years.
Interested?
Please familiarize yourself with the eligibility requirements for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF): ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/opportunities/h2020/calls/h2020-msca-if-2015.html
Among other important points, the rule states that, at the deadline for the submission of proposals (September 10, 2015) the candidate should be in possession of a doctoral degree or have at least four years of full-time equivalent research experience.
Please also familiarize yourself with the specifics of applying through the University of Leuven:
www.kuleuven.be/english/research/EU/f/extra/msca/msca-if-support
For more information about this job opportunity and submitting your application, please contact Prof. dr. ir. Rob Ameloot (Rob.Ameloot@biw.kuleuven.be). Please mention "Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship (IF) - Postdoc position in 3D printing / printed electronics" in the subject line. Include your CV, cover letter, publication list and all other information you consider relevant.
Nr of positions available : 1
Research Fields
Engineering - Chemical engineering
Chemistry - Applied chemistry
Engineering - Materials Engineering
Career Stage
Experienced researcher or 4-10 yrs (Post-Doc)
Research Profiles
Recognised Researcher (R2)
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Location:
Situated in the heart of Western Europe, KU Leuven (University of Leuven) has been a center of learning for nearly six centuries. Today, it is Belgium's largest and highest-ranked university and, founded in 1425, one of the oldest and most renowned universities in Europe. The university caters to more than 50,000 students, of which 15.5% are international students from more than 140 countries. KU Leuven's three doctoral schools provide internationally oriented PhD tracks for more than 4,000 doctoral students.
KU Leuven and affiliated knowledge institutes provide fertile ground for innovation and high-tech entrepreneurship in the Leuven region. They also generate a huge inflow of state-of-the-art knowledge that brings with it a myriad of innovative ideas for new and existing companies. This favorable climate for knowledge-driven entrepreneurship and innovation makes the Leuven region an attractive location for many high-tech companies. Most of the KU Leuven spin-off companies (approx. 100 in business in 2015) are located in or around Leuven.
Requirements
| ENGLISH |
| Excellent |
| Engineering |
| We are seeking: • A highly motivated candidate with a strong academic record (publication list) and a PhD in the field of Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Bio-Engineering or any related field in Science and Engineering. • A candidate with a true passion for technology and are excited by working on realizing the potential of 3D printing / printed electronics, irrespective of your background. • Previous demonstrations of out-of-the-box thinking. • Since we are an international team, English is the main language and proficiency in written and spoken English is crucial. |
| PhD or equivalent |