Beca para aleaciones con memoria de forma para muy bajas temperaturas

Universidad del País Vasco

Bilbao, España

Descripción

Se ofrece una BECA del Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad, asociada al proyecto MAT-2012-36421, para hacer la Tesis Doctoral sobre el tema:

 "Aleaciones con Memoria de Forma para muy bajas temperaturas"

Las Aleaciones con Memoria de Forma han despertado el interés científico tecnológico en las dos últimas décadas, por sus propiedades de memoria de forma y de superelasticidad, de gran interes para sensores y actuadores en diversos sectores industriales como el aeronáutico y aeroespacial. En el presente proyecto se elaborarán nuevas aleaciones con memoria de forma para condiciones extremas, esto es con temperaturas de transformación hasta muy bajas temperaturas, 10 K.

 La investigación se focalizará sobre el estudio de los mecanismos microscópicos que controla la transformación martensítica y sus propiedades termo-mecánicas a muy baja temperatura.

  Se empleará la Espectroscopía Mecánica para estudiar la transformación y los procesos de relajación hasta 4.2 K.

   La calorimetría AC hasta 10 K, diseñando un nuevo portamuestras bajo carga.

  La Microscopía Electrónica de Barrido y de Transmisión con Microanálisis y ensayos In-Situ.

  Se caracterizarán las propiedades mecánicas mediante Nanoindentación Instrumentada y ensayos superelasticos.

Más información y solicitudes

PhD & PostDoc - Nanoscale biology - Several positions

Laboratory of nanoscale biology

Lausanne, Switzerland

 

Description

 

Multiple phd & postdoctoral positions are available in LBEN lab.  These positions will span a range of instruments and applications:

 

- Super-resolution microscopy

 

We seek a highly motivated postdoctoral scientist to reinforce our research efforts in super-resolution microscopy. The candidate should have an experience in single molecule microscopy and interest in membrane biophysics. He or she will work in a highly interdisciplinary research environment, including optical engineers, computer scientists and biologists. 

 

PhD - Ultra-versatile Nanoparticle Integration into Organized Nanoclusters

Catalonia Institute for Energy Research - IREC

Barcelona, Spain

 

Description

 

The Functional Nanomaterials Group of the Catalonia Institute for Energy Research - IREC announces a 3-year PhD Position available for a highly motivated candidate to work in the FP7 UNION Project. The UNION project will develop nanoparticle assembly techniques, and assembly monitoring technologies to prepare novel hierarchically-ordered nanoparticles clusters (NPs). In particular, the project will investigate how emergent properties of the assemblies are determined by the architecture of the assembly, the extent of order, and the properties of the component NPs. This will enable tuning of the primary NP properties and the assembly processes to develop significant breakthroughs in nano-devices and next generation complex nanotechnology products. The candidate will carry out a multidisciplinary activity with the final aim to produce nanocomposites from the bottom-up assembly of colloidal nanoparticles and test their functionality.

 

Ingeniero mecánico

Robomotion

Madrid, Spain

 

Descripción

 

Actividades generales de la sección de mecánica:

 

1. Diseño mecánico paramétrico 3D de robots.
2. Diseño de prototipos/productos de módulos mecánicos.
3. Modelado de componentes comerciales.
4. Desarrollo de interfaces mecánicas con componentes comerciales
5. Selección de componentes mecánicos.
6. Elaboración de lista de materiales y árboles de producto.
7. Elaboración de planos de fabricación: vistas, acotación, tolerancias, ajustes, etc.
8. Elaboración de planos de conjunto.
9. Elaboración de planos de montaje.
10. Coordinación del proceso de fabricación.
11. Definición de especificaciones de módulos.
12. Proponer nuevos productos/módulos.
13. Mantenimiento y evolución de los diseños.
14. Elaboración de documentación de diseño de fabricación y de montaje y de uso.

 

PostDoc - Charge and spin dynamics

Instituto de Biocomputación y Física de Sistemas Complejos

Universidad de Zaragoza

Description

Post-doc wanted to work within the CRONOS project (http://www.cronostheory.eu), in collaboration with Alberto Castro. CRONOS is a large European project, sponsored by the EU-FP7, aiming at constructing a quantitative theory for charge and spin-dynamics in real materials, with applications in the areas of solar energy and magnetic recording. The main theoretical tool for the project will be time-dependent density functional theory, in particular in the spirit of real time simulations. The consortium aims at both developing fundamental theoretical aspects and applying such development to real charge and spin dynamics problems.

More information and applications

Alberto Castro (acastro@bifi.es) +34 876555354.

www.bifi.es

Researcher - Nanomaterials

INNOTALENTUM

Terrassa, Spain

 

Description

 

We seek a researcher to carry the following tasks:

 

• Synthesis of electrically and thermally conductive materials.

• Report Writing.

• Literature search.

• Analysis and presentation of results.

• Formation of Scholars.

 

Requirements

 

• Qualifications: Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry of Energy.

• Knowledge of surface modifications.

• Knowledge in ceramic and polymeric nanostructures. Synthesis of nanoparticles.

• Experience in characterization and chemical analysis: SEM / ATR-FTIR / BET / DSC / TGA / DLS-Z Potential

• Spanish / English High. Spoken and written.

• Office Package

 

PhD - Solid state physics

University of Luxembourg

Luxembourg

Description

There are 2 open PhD positions in the Theoretical Solid-State Physics group of the Physics and Material Sciences Research Unit at the University of Luxembourg. You will work in an exciting international environment and participate in the development of a young, research-oriented university, established in 2003, that has been successfully expanding in recent years. In the group we use firstprinciples methods to understand and predict the properties of novel functional materials starting from the electronic phenomena at the atomic scale. The work will be performed under the supervision of Prof. Ludger Wirtz in collaboration with experimental and other theoretical groups in Europe.

The topic of the first position is the calculation of luminescence spectra of semiconductors and insulators in the presence of defects. The work involves the use and development of the methods of many-body perturbation theory in solid-state physics. In parallel, the use of quantum-chemistry (wavefunction) methods in connection with the development of smart embedding schemes can be envisaged. The work will be in collaboration with the Laboratory for Photovoltaics (Prof. S. Siebentritt) at the University of Luxembourg.

PostDoc - Chemical gas sensors

Universitat Rovira i Virgili

Tarragona, Spain

 

Description

 

The MiNoS (Microsystems and nanotechnologies for chemical analysis) Research Group from the Rovira i Virgili University, Tarragona, Spain, is seeking a recent postdoctoral researcher to work in the development of chemical gas sensors for monitoring the air quality inside vehicles and plane cabins.

 

Requirements

 

- Experience in gas sensors fabrication
- Experience in nanomaterials deposition
- Experience in gas sensing measurements

PhD - Molecular electronics

CIC nanoGUNE

San Sebastián, Spain

 

Description

 

CIC nanoGUNE, located in San Sebastian, Basque Country (Spain), is a R&D center created recently with the mission of conducting basic and applied world-class research in nanoscience and nanotechnology. The research group focuses on the study, and manipulation of the properties of materials at the atomic and molecular scale. The group combines various methods of probe microscopy and spectroscopy with a wide variety of synthesis, growth and characterization techniques within the local environment of nanoGUNE. We search candidates with a degree in Physics, Chemistry or a related field with motivation, interest for learning, hands for experimental work, analytical thinking, proficiency in English, computer-based tools and scientific writing abilities, social skills.

 

Applications

 

Interested candidates are invited to send an application (CV and letter of motivation) to Nacho Pascual and to visit our web www.nanoimaging.nanogune.eu The position is aimed to be filled by December 2012, but will remain open until a suitable candidate is recruited.

Research on ceramic technology

Francisco Albero s.a.u.

Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain

 

Description

 

The resercher will work in the R&D department of a SME company. The department concerns advanced materials and it is focused on multilayer ceramic technology. The job consist on the development of ceramic base materials shaped by tape casting process, the design of product structures and product characterization. The researcher will work with a multidisciplinary team, including, PhD, engineers and technicians in the fields of chemistry, physics and material scientifics. The research activities of the department are focused on oxygen sensors, LTCC devices, SOFC materials, and new CMC. Depending background, knowlegde and skills, the researcher will work on the formulation of the slurry chemistry, the tape casting process devolpment, design and characterizacion of materials and final products. These products will be processed by multilayer ceramic technology and can include multilayer green tape, printing circuitry, fluidic design and cofiring process.

 

Requirements

 

PhD or equivalent in Engineering

4 years of research experience

 

Applications

 

recerca@fae.es

http://www.fae.es

Chemical strategies for the synthesis of CZTSSe absorbers

Catalonia Institute for Energy Research

Barcelona, Spain

 

Description

 

The Marie Curie Initial Training Network Kestcells is recruiting 1 PhD position (early stage researchers). KESTCELLS is a network for the structured interdisciplinary training of researchers in advanced thin film photovoltaic (PV) technologies.The project proposes the development of new technologies compatible with the cost, efficiency, sustainability and mass production requirements that are needed to become a reliable and future alternative to conventional non renewable energy sources. With this objective in mind, KESTCELLS network will focus on the development of kesterite based solar cells. The Ph.D. candidate will carry out a multidisciplinary activity with the final aim to develop chemical based routes for the preparation of cost effective CZTSSe devices, with possible industrial application. This includes the optimization of the thermal processes applied to the crystallization of the chemical based precursors, the full characterization of the layers, and the implementation and optoelectronic characterization of solar cells.

 

The recruited candidate will be involved in the following training activities:

 

- 1 secondment of 3 months at EMPA (Zurich, Switzerland)

- 1 secondment of 3 months at Northumbria University (United Kingdoom)

- 1 industrial secondment of 1 month at NEXCIS (France)

- Participation in 5 specialized Workshops

- Paticipation in 2 intensive courses in management and bussines

- Participation in all the Project Meetings

 

Ingeniero de Procesos

Xerolutions S.L.

Asturias, Spain

 

Descripción

 

Ingeniero de Procesos en empresa especializada en diseño, producción y venta de materiales porosos de alto valor añadido.

 

Tareas a Realizar:

 

- Diseño y desarrollo de materiales según necesidades de cliente.
- Apoyo a la implementación de planta piloto para la síntesis de materiales porosos y optimización del proceso productivo.
- Contacto con clientes y proveedores.
- Soporte a la gestión de sistemas de calidad.
- Elaboración de informes y redacción de artículos científicos.

 

PhD - Materials engineering

EMaS Research Center - Rovira i Virgili

Tarragona, Spain

 

Description

 

The objective of the 4-year research project is to develop a new integrated microsensor platform for the detection of bacterial activity. The research task consists, amongst others, of the following items:

 

- Growth of nanowires of metallic oxides (WO3, SnO2, In2O3, ZnO) decorated with metallic nanoparticles (Au, Ag) using AA-CVD (Aerosol Assited Chemical Vapor Deposition),

- Biomolecules functionalising,

- Physical characterization,

- Microsensor platform developing.

 

Requirements

 

A Master or comparable degree in applied physics, engineering, etc.

Good knowledge of the English language.

 

PhD - Nanocrystalline steels

Centro de Investigación de Metales, CSIC

Madrid, Spain

 

Description

 

A pre-doctoral position is available for innovative work on the physical metallurgy of nanocrystalline steels at the Spanish National Centre for Metals Research (CENIM, CSIC) in Madrid. Our laboratory current research interests involve both, applied and fundamental aspects of the processing, characterization and mechanical behavior of advanced steels.

 

Requirements

 

Candidates should have a degree on Materials Science, Physics or Chemistry. Holding a master or diploma degree is highly desirable. Candidates are expected to take significant responsibility for the research, to work within the environment of a large research group and to communicate and manage relationships with research international partners. Information about the kind of work we do can be found on

http://www.cenim.csic.es/downloadzone/grupos/MATERALIA/PaginaWebSpanish/WebMateralia.html

 

Applications

 

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae to Dr. Francisca G. Caballero, fgc@cenim.csic.es, Physical Metallurgy Department, CENIM-CSIC. The position is available for appointment on early 2013.

Advanced magnetic nanoparticles

APLICAMA Research Group

Salamanca, Spain

 

Description

 

Applications are being accepted for a Research Grant to work in the European Project “Advanced Magnetic nanoparticles deliver smart Processes and Products for Life”, at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Sciences, University of Salamanca, Spain and/or at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal. Development of techniques, procedures and devices of magnetic separation and classification in order to be able to use magnetic particles in a new magnetic separation-classification process. Particle tracking techniques in fluids will also be applied as well as their manipulation. The researcher will have the opportunity to contact with the other partners of the project (e.g. DUPONT, Merck, ETH Zurich, Univ. Birmingham, Univ. Karlsrhue, etc.). Publication of scientific papers will also be a goal.

 

PhD - Magnetic nanoparticles

Institute of Chemical Research

Tarragona, Spain

 

2 PhD positions at the Institute of Chemical Research

 

PhD position 1 (Ref. MC-ITN-1)

Project: Functional monomers for catalytic magnetic nanoparticles with improved performance

Description: In the course of this work a reduced group of privileged ligand/catalyst structures will be selected, and their molecules will be chemically modified to introduce in convenient, remote positions additional functional groups for supporting purposes. These modified ligands/catalysts will be then supported on coated (graphene, silica, polymer) magnetic nanoparticles using functionality-adapted strategies (CuAAC, thiol-ene, etc.) with the aim of determining optimal supporting strategies for every catalyst and coating type. Nanoparticles with optimized catalytic activity, enantioselectivity, and life cycle will be explored for the implementation of continuous flow processes.

 

PhD position 2 (Ref. MC-ITN-2)

Project: Controlled multifunctionalization of magnetic nanoparticles.

Description: This project aims at the development of smart catalytic systems placing in an appropriate spatial distribution on a single solid support (a coated magnetic nanoparticle) different catalytic molecules or the key elements involved in substrate recognition and activation in reference natural enzymes. Work towards the achievement of these objectives builds on the following hypotheses derived from observations/findings in our recent research: a) It should be possible to control the proportion and even the spatial distribution of different monomers on a single platform (either a polymer particle or an inorganic nanoparticle) by using click chemistry as the supporting strategy, and b) The 1,2,3-triazole moieties, conceived as mere linkers in click strategies, are also able to act as donor ligands towards metals and as hydrogen bond acceptors in front of rather acidic substances.

 

PostDoc - Thermal transport in the nanoscale

Barcelona Adds Value

Barcelona, Spain

 

Description

 

Understanding of heat transfer in the nano-scale is crucial for advances in nanoelectronics and one example is provided by Phase Change Memories. In this family of devices thermal effects are highly localised and non-linear, thus, a necessary step for progress is the revision of the concept of temperature to describe local energy in non-equilibrium. This is the core of the European project MERGING in which the Phononic and Photonic Nanostructures Group (http://www.icn.cat/~p2n/) has a role mostly in experimental research. The project partners are Universities, research organisations and one industrial partner.

 

The responsibilities associated with the position include:

 

(i) Perform research of the highest standards in thermal transport in the nanoscale;
(ii) Responsibility for the day-to-day research in the project MERGING leading to meeting the scientific project aims and the contractual research and reporting commitment;
(iii) Active participation in the dynamics of the P2N group concerning scientific and technical discussions, implementation of research plans, contribution to laboratory development and
(iv) Dissemination of the project results in high impact journals.

 

PhD - Modeling and characterization of films and devices for the application to dye-sensitized solar cells

Universitat Jaume I

Castellón, Spain

 

Description

 

We are looking for a highly motivated and talented Early Stage Researcher to complement our team in the modeling and characterization of films and devices for the application to dye-sensitized solar cells (DSC) . This project is related to the Marie Curie Initial Training Network “DyE SensiTized solar cells wIth eNhanced stabilitY – DESTINY”. DESTINY, a multi-site Training & Research Program funded by the European Commission (Program People, FP7), will tackle major challenges in the development of stable dye-sensitized solar cells. This highly interdisciplinary Training Network is organized by eleven internationally leading European research groups from six countries, from both the public/academic (University of Oxford, University of Bath, Italian Institute of Technology, University of Rome, NCSR Demokritos, Bar-Ilan University, Universitat Jaume I) and the private sector (Oxford Photovoltaics Ltd, SAES Getters S.p.A., 3GSolar Photovoltaics Ltd, Greatcell Solar S.A., Tiberlab S.r.l).

 

PhD & PostDoc - Dynamical processes in Open Quantum Systems

European Theoretical Spectroscopy Facility

San Sebastián, Spain

Description

Applications are invited for postdoctoral and PhD positions link to a five year project on the topic of Dynamical processes in open quantum systems as part of an European Research Council Advanced grant (DYNamo project). The project will be conducted between the NanoBio Spectroscopy Group and ETSF Scientific Development Centre in Spain and the Theory group of the Fritz-Haber-Institut in Berlin. The aim of the research project is to develop new concepts for understanding, identifying, and quantifying the different contributions to energy harvesting and storage as well as describing transport mechanisms in natural light harvesting complexes, photovoltaic materials, fluorescent proteins and artificial (nanostructured) devices by means of theories of open quantum systems, non-equilibrium processes and electronic structure.

 

PostDoc - Nanoplasmonics and SERS detection

CICbiomaGUNE

San Sebastián, Spain

 

Description

 

Applications are invited for the following position as Postdoctoral Researcher to work on an EU funded project. The research, which will be carried out at CIC biomaGUNE, in San Sebastián (Spain), revolves around the design of plasmonic nanomaterials for applications as substrates in SERS biosensing. The project, supported by the European Commission with the 7th Franework Programme, is aimed at the application of surface enhanced Raman scattering for in situ identification and sorting of stem cells. Within this project, the proposed post-doc research will focus on the spectroscopic analysis within cell cultures. The successful candidate will undertake research in the area of SERS spectroscopy and biosensing.

 

Requirements

 

A PhD in a relevant area of Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Materials Science is required and experience in the fields of plasmonics and Raman spectroscopy on biological samples is highly desirable. The position is for up to two years, starting in early 2013.