Sd-25038 Postdoc-ink Formulation and Inkjet

Description
**24 months contract | Belvaux-Luxembourg**:
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**Are you passionate about research? So are we Come and join us**:
The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

**How will you contribute?**:
As part of the LIST team, you will more specifically be responsible of the development of inks and inkjet printing of original metal oxide materials used as sensing elements onto the multi-pixel micro-hotplate platform developed by one of partner. You will moreover be a strong actor of the project and interact with all 10 partners of the project through regular meetings.

You will be mainly in charge of:

- Formulation of inks based on metal oxide nanoparticles developed in LIST and by one partner and tackle the challenge of particles with large aspect ratio (rods or plates particles).
- Development and optimization of inkjet printing of the inks onto multi-pixel micro-hotplate platform, with the aim to demonstrate a first step to up-scaling (full wafer scale).
- Post-processing and characterization of the deposited material for functional device preparation.
- On a larger extend, supervise the global multi-pixel gas sensor fabrication involving inkjet printing and local atomic layer deposition.
- Participate to project meetings and to the preparation of project deliverables.
- Advertise the project results through publications and participation to international conferences.

**Education**
- PhD in Chemistry or Materials Science.

**Experience and skills**
- Proven knowledge of material characterization techniques, including elemental and structural analysis, as well as electrical characterization techniques.
- Excellent team player and communication skills.

**Language skills**
- Good level both written and spoken English

**Your LIST benefits**:

- An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
- Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
- Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
- An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
- Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
- Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
- Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
- Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
- 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
- Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers
- A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
- A scientific CV with contact details
- List of publications (and patents, if applicable)
- Contact details of 2 references

**Application procedure and conditions**

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

**Post-doc additional conditions**:

- Work location: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Belvaux, Luxembourg

Languages English Education Doctorate Experience 0+ years