KTP Associate: Vibrational Energy Harvesting Devices for Self-powered Systems

KTP Associate: Vibrational Energy Harvesting Devices for Self-powered Systems

Quantum, Light & Matter Group

Location:  Highfield Campus
Salary:   £29,000 to £31,000 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term to 03/09/2018
Closing Date:   Thursday 04 August 2016
Reference:  752616WF

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

KTP supports partnerships between business and Universities or research organisations, placing graduates (KTP Associates), to work on challenging, high profile projects. Find out how Knowledge Transfer Partnerships can offer you a slice of the action by visiting: http://ktp.innovateuk.org/

The University Partner:

Employed by the University of Southampton on a two year fixed term contract, but working full-time at Merck Chemicals Ltd. you will work under the supervision of experts from the University of Southampton’s Physics and the Engineering Sciences departments.

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr. Marcus Newton at the University of Southampton.
Tel: 02380 597 548. Email: M.C.Newton@soton.ac.uk

For further information on this vacancy and details of how to apply please visit www.jobs.soton.ac.uk.

The Role

The goal of the project is to develop mechanical/vibrational energy harvesting devices based on low cost, environment friendly materials.

The Candidate

Ideally, you will have a PhD in Physics, Materials Science or a related field. You should demonstrate a strong record of research in low temperature synthesis of solution processable inorganic materials & devices. You will need to be competent in the design, fabrication and characterisation of nanocomposites containing metal-oxide semiconductor materials for application in energy recouperation and harvesting. Some experience in the field of organic semiconductor based devices would be advantageous. Experience in semiconductor materials modelling and the related underlying theory is essential. Working knowledge of efficient data acquisition and analysis techniques is very desirable. Good computational skills supported by proficiency in a programming language such as Python, Matlab or Labview are also desirable.

Technical: Logical thinker with desire to work in commercial environment. Able to organise own research activities and quality standards effectively. Competent, hands-on device experimentalist with strong practical aptitude. Competent in employing scientific and computational application software, Capable of working independently and as part of a small team. A highly motivated self-starter, able to plan and justify focus on extensive research that will lead to long-term commercial benefit.

Communication: Able to work effectively in a team and organise time, tasks and responsibilities with other team members. Ability to clearly document and communicating at multiple levels within Academia and Industry as well as to prospective customers.

Teamwork: Confidence and ability to embed in a technical team, engage with external suppliers and customers, and to transfer ideas and information between the knowledge base and company. A high level of maturity and effective project management will be preferable.

Merck Chemicals Ltd

Merck is a global leading science and technology company for innovative and top-quality high-tech products in healthcare, life science and performance materials. Merck Chemicals Ltd at Chilworth, Southampton is a base of R&D and product development for Merck in the UK.

Application procedure:

You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Suzanne Stone (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4043. Please quote reference  752616WF on all correspondence.

Further details:

• Job Description and Person Specification

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert.