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ApplicationsareinvitedforthepositionofaPhDstudent(EarlyStageResearcher) in Cellulose-based structurally coloured surfaces within the Marie SkłodowskaCurie Innovative Training Network Plant-inspired Materials and Surfaces – PlaMatSu(www.plamatsu.eu).PlaMatSubringstogetherplantbiologists,polymer chemistsandsoftmatterphysiciststoexplorethecuticleofplantpetalsandplant leaves in order to develop novel bio-inspired materials and surfaces. The successfulcandidatewillbepartofacuttingedgeresearchteamattheUniversity of Cambridge and will receive a multitude of training opportunities in a truly interdisciplinary setting, including secondments at major European industry partners. The successful candidate will be also part of the PhD program of the ChemistryDepartmentattheUniversityofCambridge. Job-ID:PlaMatSu-Cambridge-8 Research Task: The successful candidate will develop a novel class of photonic structures based on cellulosic material in order to produce pigments in a close collaboration with industrials. He/she will first focus on the fabrication of photonic structures using cellulose-based building blocks developed in the Vignolinigroup.Onceasatisfactorysystemhasbeendefined,thecandidatewill haveasecondmentintheproductionplanttechnologydevelopmentplantofour industrialpartnerforaperiodofapprox.6monthsinordertotesttheproduced materialsatsmallpilotscaleinaproductionline ResearchField:TheprojectcanbecollocatedintheareaofSoft-Matter. Research team: Dr. Silvia Vignolini University of Cambridge, Chemistry DepartmentandamajorUK-basedmultinationalcompanyinterestedintheuseof naturalmaterialsforsustainableprocessing. StartingDate:1stofJan2017to1stofApr2017 RequiredPrerequisites: TheapplicantsmusthaveMScorequaldegreeinChemistry,PhysicsorMaterial Science. Good skills in soft matter and colloidal systems are expected. The candidateshouldbefamiliarwithfundamentalconceptsofcolloidalstabilityand surfaceforces.Keyconceptscover:DLVOtheoryofcolloidalinteractions(e.g.van derWaals,electrostatic,steric,depletionforces),fundamentalacid-basetheoryof electrolytes, liquid crystalline phase transition, surface wetting and capillary forces,gelationandpercolation,opticalbirefringenceandpolarizedmicroscopy imaging. Thecandidatewillbehands-onwithlaboratorytechniquesandcommonmaterial characterization tools. Experience in colloidal self-assembly, liquid crystals, natural polymers and surface functionalization are an advantage. Drive and practicalskillstoseescientificresearchthroughtopracticalapplicationswould bebeneficial Good organization, autonomy and team spirit at work are of fundamental importance in this cross-disciplinary environment. Enthusiasm for top-quality research as well as good oral and written English communication skills are important. We offer an interdisciplinary research environment, well-equipped laboratories,excellentworkingconditionsandmultiplecareerprospects. The applicants must not yet have a PhD degree and their research experience shouldbelessthan4yearsbythetimeoftheirrecruitment.Thecandidatescan be of any nationality (European or non-European), but have to obey the Marie Skłodowska-Curiemobilityrules. To apply to this vacancy, candidates need to submit an application to [email protected],statingthejob-IDinthesubjectline.Theapplicationhasto includealetterofmotivation,aCV(includinglistofpublications),acopyofthe degreedocumentsandhastoprovidethenamesoftwoprofessionalreferences. Thedeadlineforapplicationsis30.11.2016. Therecruitmentandselectionofcandidateswillbecarriedoutaccordingtothe EuropeanCodeofConductfortheRecruitmentofResearchers. Foradditionalinformationabouttheposition,pleasecontactProf.SilviaVignolini ([email protected]) or the PlaMatSu project manager Dr. Barbara Fraygola ([email protected]).
