Aug 14, 2006

PhD in Organic or Polymer Chemistry (Athlone Institute of Technology, Ireland)

The successful candidate will develop citric-acid based elastomers for use in biodegradable films and evaluate other applications including Biomedical. The project will involve the synthesis, characterisation and testing of these elastomers in a dynamic, multi-discipline, team-oriented environment.

Job Requirements:
Required technical skills and qualifications are:
�Minimum - PhD in Organic or Polymer Chemistry
�Substantial experience in Polymer Synthesis and Characterisation

Desirable Skills:
�Postdoctoral research experience
�Demonstrate an ability to be an effective team player
�Demonstrate planning and organisational skills
�Ability to work independently and self-manage
�Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Organisation - Athlone Institute of Technology
Division/Faculty/Department - External Services Office
Street - AIT, Dublin Road
City - Athlone
Country - IRELAND
Phone - +353 (0)90 64 71827 / 64 71805
E-Mail - esu@ait.ie
Website - http://www.ait.ie

Application Deadline - 25/08/2006