Postdoctoral Position - Processing of graphene, two dimensional crystals and hybrid systems for structural materials with applications to robotics
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Job Reference: BC72908
Location: Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genoa, Italy
Job Description
Fondazione Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia – IIT (www.iit.it) is opening a Post-Doctoral position regarding the processing of graphene, 2D crystals and hybrid systems for the development of new structural materials with applications to robotics.
The post-doctoral position is currently available to work on the production and processing of graphene, 2D crystals and hybrid structures with the goal of obtaining new materials to be applied to the design and realization, by injection moulding, of robotic structures
In particular, these new materials will form the links of the arms and torso of a robot currently under development. They will house the actuators (typically electric motors) and be subject to interaction forces with the environment. This is an ambitious frontier research program, with a strong interdisciplinary nature, across engineering, physical, chemical and soft matter sciences and will require the optimization and implementation of inks based on graphene and 2D crystals and their coating on various polymers such as PA, or ABS to be tested in the realization of practical joint/link robotic structures.
The applicants should have a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
Proven expertise in preparation and optimization of inks based on graphene and 2d crystals, as well as roll to roll manufacturing and material testing, will be considered a plus.
Salary and benefits will be in line with international standards.
Application
The closing date for applications is January 9th, 2018. Applications, including a cover letter, CV and the names of two referees should be sent by e-mail by clicking on the "Apply for this job" button quoting “BC 72908 - Robot-Graphene Post Doc” in the Subject line.