Position Description
Postdoctoral Scholar position
Area: Printed UV Light Sensors
Duration: 1 year (possibility for renewal subject to performance)
Start date: September 1, 2021
Salary: 45,000-55,000 $ CAD per year (depending on experience), plus Postdoctoral Plan C health benefits
The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Printed UV-Light Sensors.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be expected to develop printed UV-light sensors and establish protocols for large area film and module fabrication using slot-die and/or spray coating. The work will involve the use or organic molecules/polymers and metal oxides. There are opportunities for chemical synthesis. The work builds off this recent publication: doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202100055. The candidate will be required to work within a team environment, thus excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of interdisciplinary researchers is required. There are opportunities for industry engage and entrepreneurship. To learn about the Welch Lab Lab: https://welchlab.wixsite.com/website
Qualifications:
PhD in chemistry, physics, or materials science with an emphasis on organic materials.
Ability to design/synthesize UV-light sensitive materials, characterize organic materials, and/or fabricate and test printed sensors.
Experience with roll-coating techniques is desired.
*Please review the Postdoc Eligibility Guidelines for more information prior to applying for this position.
Application details:
Please email your application to Prof. Welch at gregory.welch@ucalgary.ca as a single PDF file with the subject line: Postdoctoral Application.
Closing Date: on or before June 30, 2021 at 11:59 pm MDT.
All applications must include:
- cover letter including date of availability, qualifications, and interest in the research area;
- statement of research interests;
- current curriculum vitae (CV)
- official or unofficial copies of diplomas / university certificates; and
- contact information including email addresses for two(2) to three (3) references to support the application.
Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Additional Information
Visit the Welch Lab to learn more.
Additional Information
To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Postdoc Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Science visit Careers in the Faculty of Science.
About the University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
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