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A very promising method that might be a breakthrough for large-scale manufacturing of flexible electronic devices was demonstrated two years ago by experimental scientists. They showed that by applying AC electric current, centimetre-long and micrometre-thick chains of particles can be assembled and deposited on substrates to form paths that conduct electric charges. Unlike today’s standard manufacturing technologies for electronic components, their method makes it possible to deposit the paths on surfaces that are convex or concave or have irregular geometry, and they can be bent, stretched or compressed.

We aim to extend the original method with the possibility of assembling the desired structures with a magnetic field. This is to enable non-electric field assembly (e.g., for repair of components prone to damage from electric charges) and prevent unordered path formation. The approach is novel compared to the original method and thus is interesting from a basic scientific perspective. On the other hand, it offers an alternative route for the fabrication process of conductive paths composed of magnetic materials. Moreover, such structures have the ability to release energy in the form of heat when exposed to high-frequency alternating magnetic fields. This feature will allow for controllable and contactless heating of fabricated materials while also making use of their conductive properties

We are looking for an experimentalist with strong theoretical background in physics/chemistry to cope with the physico-chemical problems in materials science. We guarantee access to top-notch instrumentation and well equipped laboratories.

• Planning and Performing experiments
• Data analysis
• Reporting
• Preparation of scientific publications as well as presentations of the results at scientific and popular science conferences.
• Cooperation with team members

We offer 5000 PLN per month of additional stipend financed from the the NCN SONATA 15 Project No. 2019/35/D/ST5/03613. The position within the grant is for a period of 18 months  with possible extension of maximum 18 months (total 36 months) in case of an extension of the project implementation period.

• Participation in high impact and timely research;
• Access to unique technology and modern research laboratories;

• Opportunity to advance scientific knowledge and gain hands-on experience at the border between materials science and digital manufacturing;
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of experienced chemists, engineers and biologists;
• Participation in international conferences and Erasmus+ programmes;

Candidate must meets any of the following criteria:

a) is a student of a full-time first or second-cycle degree programme or uniform Master’s studies at a university in Poland;

b) is a participant in a doctoral programme;

c) is a doctoral candidate at a doctoral school.

Candidates can simultaneously apply for Warsaw PhD School in Natural and BioMedical Sciences in order to meet the criteria.

Specific Requirements:

1.  Candidate should have Master degree in chemistry, physics, material engineering or related sciences.

2.  Having status of the PhD student before starting work within the Project.

3.  Ability to work independently as well as in a group.

4.  Basic knowledge of programming will be appreciated.

5.  Knowledge of the English language enabling the use of professional literature.

The Commission will take into account the following criteria:

• the candidates competence to carry out specific tasks in the research project,
• the candidate’s research achievements, including publications in prestigious academic press /journals,
• research-related achievements, scholarships, awards  and research experience gained in Poland or abroad, research workshops and training courses, participation in research projects