One post-doc position (in “Hybrid Nanocrystals”; theory) is available at the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser at FORTH as part of the Marie Curie Host Fellowship for Transfer of Knowledge (ToK) program NANOTAIL, “Hybrid nanocrystals exhibiting advanced and tailored properties”.
The overall objective of the project is to design and develop new multi-functional nanocrystals, to understand their formation, their assembly and their properties (optical, magnetic, electrical). Research topics focus on the optimization of hybrid nanocrystal materials (involving transition metal oxides, II-VI semiconductors etc.) for modern technologies, ranging from magneto-optical data recording to biological sensing/labeling. The successful applicant is going to have strong interaction with the NANOTAIL’s theory group at FORTH, led by Dr. Antonis Andriotis [1], as well as collaborate with the teams of the Partner Institutes at:
- National Nanotechnology Laboratory, CNR, Lecce (ITALY);
contact person: Dr. Liberato Manna (liberato.manna@unile.it)
- Centre d'Elaboration de Materiaux et d'Etudes Structurales, CNRS, Toulouse (FRANCE);
contact person: Dr. Etienne Snoeck (snoeck@cemes.fr)
The project will fortify your skills via cooperation and exchange of ideas involving a variety of expertise i.e. ab-initio and semi-empirical theoretical modeling of geometric/electronic structure, materials’ growth mechanisms, surface functionalization. The NANOTAIL’s experimental team will provide support by ‘testing’ the fundamental physico-chemical processes through key studies proposed by the theory.
[1] http://www.iesl.forth.gr/research/tccc/condensed/magnetic/index.asp
Title - Hybrid nanocrystals exhibiting advanced and tailored properties.
Type of Contract - Temporary
Status - Full-time
Country - GREECE
State/Province - Crete
City - Heraklion
Company/Institute - Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL), Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH)
Salary, Terms, Eligibility:
The salary will be approximately €41,000 per annum + mobility allowances. The position is available from 15 September 2007 or as soon as possible thereafter, with duration 1-2 years each.
Applications are open to citizens from within EU member or associated states. Women and minority groups are particularly encouraged to apply. For eligibility criteria see the Marie Curie for ToK Handbook [2].
[2] ftp://ftp.cordis.europa.eu/pub/fp6/docs/calls/mariecurie-action/handbook_tok_200502_en_pdf.zip
Qualifications and Application Procedure:
You should have a PhD degree in Chemistry or Physics and be keen to integrate within an interdisciplinary and multinational team. Possible good skills in mathematical modeling will be an advantage. To apply (Deadline: 1 September 2007) please send a short statement of research interests and experience, CV, publication list and arrange for the submission of three (3) letters of recommendation, to:
Dr. Alexandros Lappas [3]; Functional Nanocrystals Laboratory, Institute of Electronic Structure & Laser, Foundation for Research & Technology - Hellas (FORTH), Vassilika Vouton, 71110 Heraklion, Greece.
Informal discussions are welcome. E-mail: lappas@iesl.forth.gr, Phone: +30 2810 391300.
[3] http://www.iesl.forth.gr/research/material/magnetic/index.asp ,
http://fun.iesl.forth.gr
Organisation - Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH)
Division/Faculty/Department - Functional Nanocrystals Laboratory, Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL)
Street - Vassilika Vouton
City - Heraklion
Postal Code - 711 10
State/Province - Crete
Country - GREECE
Phone - 0030-2810-391300
0030-2810-391344
Fax - 0030-2810-391305
E-Mail - lappas@iesl.forth.gr
Website - http://www.iesl.forth.gr
http://fun.iesl.forth.gr
Job Starting Date - 15/09/2007
Application Deadline - 01/09/2007
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