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Postdoctoral Fellow at the Barz Research Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, Queen’s University, Kingston ON, Canada
Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems (MEMS) and Microfluidic systems offer many advantages such as size reduction and the capability to integrate a multitude of functions on a single unit while having the potential of being mass produced at low cost. However, the micro device’s supply of electrical power still imposes a barrier since the energy source miniaturization has not kept pace. Almost all micro devices are currently powered by large and non-integrated power supplies such as conventional button cells which finally compromise the advantages of miniaturization.
This research project is concerned with the microfabrication of components of miniaturized batteries and reactors. Especially, 3D structures should be manufactured in typical microfluidic substrates such as glass and PDMS to improve the durability and performance of the miniaturized electrochemical power sources. Queen’s has a novel multi-million dollar nanofabrication facility KNFL, see http://knfl.ca.
Qualifications:
▪ PhD in Chemical, Materials or Mechanical Engineering or related fields
▪ Well versed in clean room microfabrication and/or material printing on both rigid and flexible materials
▪ Experience in material characterization and electrochemical methods such as XPS, SEM, cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy etc. preferred
▪ Independent, self-motivated work style
▪ Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
▪ Relevant journal publications.
Starting date:
ASAP within two months
How to Apply:
Send your resume and cover letter including two reference contact information to dominik.barz@queensu.ca.
Selected candidate will be interviewed by Skype.