[labnetwork] Research Scientist Opportunity/Opening

[Reger, Ronald K]

The Birck Nanotechnology Center at Purdue University is seeking a PhD-level scientist for our Smart Materials development group.  Below is the job description, and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply at:

http://purdue.taleo.net/careersection/wl/joblist.ftl?lang=en&portal=10140480283

Search for Job #:  1701140


Position Description:

Support development of low cost smart materials in the areas of energy, sensors, food, pharmaceutical and agriculture. Fill the expertise gap identified in processing utilizing roll to roll manufacturing line(s); one is currently available at Birck Nanotechnology Center and another is to be installed in mid-summer in clean room environment. It is expected that scientists/engineers from a wide range of fields will use these capabilities for scale up which is a critical step in commercializing new and innovative technologies developed from within and outside the Purdue campus. The various faculty who are part of the nanomanufacturing pre-eminent team and new hires will be supported through the staff member who will perform materials processing and characterization, device fabrication, and wide range of related measurements.

Required Qualifications:

  *   Ph.D. Degree in Material Science, Polymer Science, Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Chemistry or related field.
  *   Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of related education and required work experience.
  *   Proven experience in solution or polymer film processing.
  *   Extensive experience in functional film fabrication and characterization.
  *   Extensive knowledge of specialized lab techniques, trouble shooting and problem solving skills.
  *   Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills as well as time management skills
  *   Ability to collaborate with diverse group of researchers both internal and external to Purdue University.
Preferred Qualifications:

  *   Experience in printed electronic/optoelectronic devices, characterization (mechanical, thermal, rheological).
  *   Proven experience in any of the printing technologies (ink jet, gravure, screen printing).



Best regards,

Ron Reger
Engineering Manager, Birck Nanotechnology Center
Purdue University
West Lafayette,  IN

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