爱尔兰都柏林城市大学化学/物理学/材料科学方向博士后岗位

The NMR /Materials Research Group in the School of Chemical Sciences at Dublin City University ( http://www.dcu.ie ) are seeking a Postdoctoral researcher for a research program on hierarchical nanoparticle assemblies. The position is for one year in the first instance with the possibility of extension. The project will run for three years and will be supported by the European Commission within the 7^th Framework Programme.

The preparation of nano-scale building-blocks with well-defined properties and surface characteristics^ ¹ is a key requirement for their successful assembly into functional hierarchical structures.^[2,3] It is anticipated that by improving control over the synthesis and assembly^ ⁴ of nanoparticle building blocks it will be possible to produce materials with tailored and predictable properties. Furthermore, by incorporating hierarchical control^ ⁵ into the assembly, through the type, size and spatial distribution of the NPs, it will be possible to improve materials properties and performance and to develop new functionalities.

Our focus is on the development of platform nanoparticle assembly techniques in the colloidal state which are applicable to a range of particle types. These will be used to design novel hierarchical nanoparticle assemblies for biomedical and optical applications. Hence the research will involve nanoparticle synthesis, detailed physicochemical characterisation, and process scale-up. Extensive collaborative opportunities will be available in the partner institutions across the EU, particularly for biomedical applications and computational modelling of colloidal assembly.

We are inviting applications from excellent Ph.D. graduates in chemistry, physics or materials science, with exceptional scientific interest in and practical experience of the field. The successful candidate will be expected to become involved in the supervision of research students within the group. Good knowledge of the English language is essential. We are looking forward to receiving applications, which should include CV/publication list/transcripts and grades/names of referees.