Call for applications
Two postdoc positions in Electrochemical Genosensors and
in Bioelectrochemistry and Electrochemical Nanobiosensors at the Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO)
Aarhus University, Denmark
1. A post-doctoral research position in Electrochemical Genosensors is available starting from 01.02.2012. The position is for 1 year with the possibility for extension for another year.
The project is focused on studies of electron transfer reactions in DNA and electrochemical genosensor and aptasensor development. The project will be run at the Center for DNA Nanotechnology (CDNA and iNANO) in collaboration with several scientific centers at Aarhus University.
The applicant should have a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, Electrochemistry or related disciplines, and show a good knowledge of electrode reaction kinetics and bioconjugation methods supported by a successful and documented scientific record. Knowledge and experience in organic chemistry and molecular biology will be considered as a plus. 2. A post-doctoral research position in Bioelectrochemistry and Electrochemical Nanobiosensors is available starting from 01.01.2012. The position is for 1 year with the possibility for extension for up to a further two years.
The project is focused on studies of electron transfer reactions and bioelectrocatalysis of complex multi-cofactor redox enzymes at electrodes. The project is interdisciplinary and will be run in collaboration with several EU scientific centers.
The applicant should have a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, Electrochemistry or related disciplines, and show a good knowledge of electrode reactions kinetics and bioconjugation methods supported by a successful and documented scientific record. Knowledge and experience in organic chemistry and enzymology will be considered as a plus.
iNANO (www.inano.dk), was established in 2002 and at present is a major research and education center based at Aarhus University hosting 60 senior scientists, ~100 postdocs and ~120 Ph.D students. The center combines expertise and faculty from physics, chemistry, molecular biology and medicine to carry out world class interdisciplinary research in nanoscience and nanotechnology. The center gives access to a broad range of infrastructure, tools and expertise including clean-room facilities.
UA's Corrosion and Reliability Engineering program is the first of its kind in the United States. The College of Engineering will host the National Center for Corrosion Research and Education and Materials Reliability. New facilities in a 39,000-square-foot state of the art building with several industrial and government sponsor projects. http://www.uakron.edu/engineering/, http://www.uakron.edu/uakroncorrosion/
One Postdoctoral position is available starting spring 2012
Required knowledge/Experience: Expertise in frequency and time domain electrochemical techniques for electrochemistry/ characterization: potentiodynamic polarization, Polarization resistance, cyclic voltammetry; Strong emphasis in Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.
Experience in coating/substrate electrochemistry; familiar with ASTM standards of corrosion tests, such as B117;
Familiar with characterization tools, such as SEM, XRD, FTIR, XPS;
Familiar with coating methods and techniques;
Familiar with synthesis and application of polymers and inorganic coatings
Good writing English skills; be able to write and publish scientific articles and present experimental results at conferences.
Please send an updated CV and names of 3 references
National Center for Research in Corrosion and Materials Reliability
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
309 Whitby Hall
The University of Akron, OH
USA
Nov
11
Positions of Ph.D Studentships in Electrode Materials for Li Ion Batteries and PEM Fuel Cells in Canada
Ph.D positions supported by projects from General Motors, Ballard Power Systems and Phostech Lithium are currently available starting spring 2012 in the field of electrode materials for fuel cells and lithium ion batteries in the Group of Nanomaterials and Clean Energy at the University of Western Ontario, Canada. If you need to learn more about the related research and our research group, you are welcome to visit: http://www.eng.uwo.ca/people/asun/default.htm.
Applicants with strong academic and research background in electrochemistry, catalyst and support, cathode and anode electrode material preparation and characterization in particular are encouraged to apply.
Prospective applicants should submit a cover letter with a brief description of research experience and interests, complete curriculum vitae (with a list of publications and the contact information of three referees) and preferred starting date to Dr. Xifei Li at 163lixf@163.com. Please don't contact us if you are not truly passionate about fuel cells and lithium ion batteries or if you just treat obtained position as a job.
Oct
11
Post-Doctoral Fellow Position
Microstructural Modeling of PEM Fuel Cell Materials
Simon Fraser University Fuel Cell Laboratory
Starting Date: December 1, 2011
A Postdoctoral Fellow position is available in the field of computational modeling of fuel cells. The work is part of a collaborative project with Ballard Power Systems and University of Victoria aimed at the development of next generation fuel cell systems with enhanced performance. The successful applicant will participate in the development of microstructural modeling of membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) components, including transport processes, mechanical stresses, and associated degradation mechanisms, and the integration of the component models into an MEA performance and lifetime simulator.
The position will involve regular part-time interaction with the industrial partner, supervision and collaboration with graduate and undergraduate students, and preparation of technical reports and papers. The appointment is for one year, and renewable for up to two additional years subject to performance.
The candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or Materials), Physics, Electrochemistry, or Applied Mathematics, and a strong background in computational modeling and at least one of the following areas: porous media, microscale transport phenomena, micro-structural modeling, advanced microscopy and image analysis, fuel cells. Good written communication skills in English are essential.
Interested candidates should send a detailed curriculum vitae, a description of research experience and interests, and names and contact information of at least two professional references to:
Prof. Erik Kjeang
Mechatronic Systems Engineering
Simon Fraser University
250-13450 102 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 0A3
Canada
PhD and Master's Studentships
Fuel Cell Modeling and Experimentation
Simon Fraser University Fuel Cell Laboratory
Starting Date: January 1, 2012
Several PhD and Master's research studentships are available in the field of computational modeling and experimental analysis of PEM fuel cells. The work is part of a collaborative project with Ballard Power Systems and University of Victoria aimed at the development of next generation fuel cell systems with enhanced performance. The successful applicants will participate in the development of theoretical and computational models of fuel cells and membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) components, including transport processes, mechanical stresses, and associated performance and degradation mechanisms, and perform experimental testing for model validation and development of new fuel cell prototypes.
The positions will involve regular on-site interaction with the industrial partner, collaboration with a team of highly motivated post-doctoral fellows and graduate and undergraduate students, and preparation of technical reports and papers. The initial appointments are for one year, and renewable for up to three additional years subject to performance.
The candidate must have a Master's or undergraduate degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Materials), Physics, Electrochemistry, or Applied Mathematics, and a strong background in computational modeling as well as at least one of the following areas: porous media, polymers, solid mechanics, microscale transport phenomena, micro-structural modeling, material characterization, electrochemistry, performance and durability testing, fuel cells. Good written communication skills in English are essential.
Interested candidates should send a detailed curriculum vitae, transcripts, a description of research experience and interests, and names and contact information of at least two professional references to:
Prof. Erik Kjeang
Mechatronic Systems Engineering
Simon Fraser University
250-13450 102 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 0A3
Canada
Contexte/Objectif scientifique. The work will be done in the framework of the Biorare project (Bioelectrosynthesis for refining of residual wastes) supported by the French ANR (“Investissements d’Avenir, Biotechnologies et Bioressources » programme). The project is coordinated by Cemagref and puts together different Cemagref teams, LGC and INRA Narbonne in collaboration with Suez-Environnement.
Since the early 2000s we know how to enhance electron exchanges between electrode and microorganisms to design so-called microbial fuel cells, which can produce electrical energy by oxidizing low cost organic matter. The LGC has been a pioneer laboratory in studying “electrode/microorganisms” interfaces and developing the related technologies. It has provided on these domains a constant activity for several years with several patents and dozens of scientific papers. In recent years, electro-microbial catalysis has been implemented to design new electrosynthesis routes. In this context, the Biorare project proposes to develop microbial electrodes to synthesize molecules of interest from wastes. The final target is to couple a microbial-electrolysis unit with the anaerobic digestion of solid waste to produce platform molecules for chemicals and fuels. The project requires a largely multidisciplinary approach putting into synergy skills in microbiology, electrochemistry, analytical chemistry and engineering.
Missions - Develop and implement electrochemical reactors, which allow the growth of microorganisms
- Analyze the behavior of “electrode / microorganisms” interfaces by using electrochemical analysis methods coupled with microscopy imaging (various tools of microscopy and molecular biology may be used: épilfluorescence, FISH ...)
- Interpret results in light of the literature to produce advance in fundamental knowledge
- Improve the performance of electrodes by adjusting the formation and operating parameters: nature and surface of electrodes, operating potential and operating conditions, reactor design…
- Participate in designing a prototype and conduct preliminary tests,
- Be in constant link with the project partners, in particular by contributing to the implementation of electrochemical devices and discussion of results.
Candidate profile. The candidate must have strong skills in physical chemistry and electrochemistry, chemical engineering bases will be appreciated, knowledge in biology or microbiology would be an asset but not mandatory.
Sep
11
PhD Graduate Research Assistants in Materials/Electrochemistry/Corrosion
UA's Corrosion and Reliability Engineering program is the first of its kind in the United States. The College of Engineering will host the National Center for Corrosion Research and Education and Materials Reliability. New facilities in a 39,000-square-foot state of the art building with several industrial and government sponsor projects. http://www.uakron.edu/engineering/
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Three PhD student positions are available starting spring 2012 in the areas of multiscale modeling /experimental electrochemistry for corrosion in buried pipelines (Lifetime prediction of coatings, selection and design of Inhibitors, Mechanisms of Stress corrosion cracking). The work will be performed for oil and gas industry, travel might be required but not essential. Deterministic and stochastic modeling and high resolution and characterization techniques will be used during the research.
The positions require electrochemical/materials science/corrosion background for the coatings topic. Electrochemistry/fluid dynamics/materials science for inhibitors. Electrochemistry/materials science/corrosion for stress corrosion cracking topic.
Applications will be considered until the positions are filled. For more information contact:
Dr. Homero Castaneda (homeroc@uakron.edu)
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
309 Whitby Hall
The University of Akron, OH
USA
