Doctoral Researcher (supercapacitors) / Väitöskirjatutkija (superkondensaattori)

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We have a position opening for a Doctoral Researcher at the Laboratory for Future Electronics (LFE) within our upcoming European Union project “ARMS”. The project is coordinated by Tampere University, targeting high-energy-density, non-toxic supercapacitors for energy storage fabricated using printing and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD). The position is situated in the Electrical Engineering Unit in the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences.

Job Description

The successful candidate will carry out research within the project, which will involve printing and coating technology, Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), device fabrication, and electrical and mechanical characterization, as part of the candidate’s doctoral studies. 

Requirements

For the position, we require:

• applicable masters degree (e..g. electrical engineering, physics, physical- or electrochemistry, or materials science)
• Good command of English language 
• Good cooperation and interaction skills 
• Proven ability to undertake independent scholarly activity. 
• Motivation and ability to complete doctoral studies. 

The following will also be taken into account as advantages in the selection process:

• Experience with printing and coating technology, electrochemical devices, and/or ALD
• Background in energy storage

The recruited candidate needs to apply for and be granted a study right for a doctoral degree in the Doctoral Programme in Computing and Electrical Engineering.

We offer

The position will be filled for a fixed-term period till 30.9.2027. The starting date is 1.12.2023 or as mutually agreed. A trial period of six (6) months applies to all our new employees.

The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the salary system of Finnish universities. According to the criteria applied to teaching and research staff, the position of a Doctoral Researcher is placed on level 2—4 of the job requirements scale. A typical starting salary for Doctoral Researchers is approximately 2700 EUR/month. The salary increases based on experience and the progress of doctoral studies. 

Laboratory for Future Electronics

LFE investigates technologies and solutions related to energy-autonomy (storage and harvesting), sensors, conformably wearable electronics (soft/stretchable, on-skin, textile), and hybrid system integration. Strong emphasis is placed on scalable, low-cost manufacturing methods such as printing as well as the integration of printed components and circuits with more conventional component assembly methods. LFE explores new device and circuit approaches based on printable organic and metal oxide semiconductors.

LFE is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure for flexible and thin-film electronics, including a wide range of precision printing machines, an integrated inert environment cluster tool incorporating printing, coating, vacuum evaporation, ALD and characterization, and a full range of characterization tools. 

We offer you the opportunity to join our dynamic and innovative international community. As a member of staff at Tampere University, you will enjoy a range of competitive benefits, such as a flexible work schedule, good facilities for teleworking, occupational healthcare services, a variety of affordable food and drink outlets across our campuses and a personal fund to spend on sports and cultural activities in your free time. Please read more about working at Tampere University. You can also find more information about us and working and living Tampere by watching our video: Tampere Higher Education Community – our academic playground

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How to apply

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is 20.10.2023 (at 23:59 EEST / 20:59 UTC). 

Applications should include the following documents  in English and in in PDF-format:

• Curriculum Vitae 
• Study transcripts
• List of publications 
• At least one reference
• Motivation letter (incl. research interests): 
  • 1 to maximum 2 pages where you introduce yourself and present your qualifications. 

For more information, please contact: 

• Prof. Donald Lupo
• Tampere University
• Laboratory for Future Electronics
• donald.lupo@tuni.fi 

• Prof. Matti Mäntysalo
• Tampere University
• Laboratory for Future Electronics 
• matti.mantysalo@tuni.fi

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Tehtävänkuvaus

Meillä on avoinna väitöskirjatutkijan tehtävä Laboratory for Future Electronics (LFE) -tutkimusryhmässä Euroopan unionin rahoittamassa ”ARMS”-projektissa, jota koordinoi Tampereen yliopisto. Projektin tavoitteena on kehittää korkean energiatiheyden, myrkyttömiä superkondensaattoreita energian varastointiin, jotka hyödyntävät painatusta ja atomikerroskasvatusmenetelmää (ALD). Tehtävä sijoittuu Sähkötekniikan yksikköön Informaatioteknologian ja viestinnän tiedekunnassa . 

Tehtävään valittu henkilö toimii projektissa väitöskirjatutkijana. Tutkimus sisältää paino- ja pinnoitusteknologia sekä atomikerroskasvatusteknologian hyödyntämistä energiavarastointikomponenttien valmistukseen sekä niiden sähköisen ja mekaaninen karakterisointi osana väitöskirjatutkimustaan

Lue tarkemmat tiedot tehtävistä ja hakuohjeet yllä olevasta englanninkielisessä ilmoituksessa. Jätäthän hakemuksesi yliopiston sähköisellä hakulomakkeella (linkki löytyy tämän ilmoituksen alta). Hakuaika päättyy 20.10.2023, klo 23:59.

Lisätietoja: 

• Prof. Donald Lupo
• Tampere University
• Laboratory for Future Electronics
• donald.lupo@tuni.fi 

• Prof. Matti Mäntysalo
• Tampere University
• Laboratory for Future Electronics 
• matti.mantysalo@tuni.fi

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