Research Fellow

Organisation/Company Trinity College Dublin

Department School of Physics

Research Field Physics » Other

Education Level PhD or equivalent

Application Deadline 25 Sep 2025 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin)

Offer Description

Post Summary

This Research Fellow (Postdoctoral Researcher) position is part of the EIC project, HYPERSONIC (HORIZON-EIC-2023-PATHFINDEROPEN-01), which aims to develop scalable, solution-processed 2D materials and covalently interconnected networks for next-generation electronic applications. The position will be based in TCD, in the School of Physics and the CRANN and AMBER Research Centres (Coleman labs).

Profile Prof Jonathan Coleman FRS is a senior professor in the School of Physics and the AMBER Research Centre. He leads a large research group which investigates solution processing of nanomaterials, especially 2D materials such as graphene and MoS2. The group activities range from liquid exfoliation to printing to materials characterisation to electrical and device properties of printed films.

Standard Duties and Responsibilities of the Post

- Perform research pertinent to the HYPERSONIC Project: e.g.
- - Conduct exfoliation of 2D materials (e.g., MoS₂, WSe₂, BP) primarily using electrochemical exfoliation.

- Optimise nanosheet properties including aspect ratio, defect density, and yield.

- Prepare and deposit 2DM inks using appropriate printing methods (e.g. liquid-liquid interfacial deposition, inkjet, aerosol jet).

- Characterise both nanosheets and networks using microscopy, spectroscopy, and electrical measurements.

- Investigate charge transport mechanisms within the networks.

- Fabricate and characterise nanosheet network based electronic devices eg TFTs.

- Collaborate with project partners across Europe and contribute to joint experimental efforts.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to publications, reports, and presentations.
- Manage local admin (e.g. report writing) within the project.

Funding Information

This post is funded by the EU EIC project HYPERSONIC

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications: PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Electronic Engineering or a related Physical Science.

Knowledge & Experience (Essential & Desirable)

- Hands-on experience with 1D or 2D materials exfoliation and characterisation.
- Familiarity with solution processing and wet deposition (printing) of 1D or 2D materials.
- Expertise in measuring electrical transport properties of thin films including techniques such as DC measurements, AC impedance spectroscopy, T-dependent measurements.
- Expertise in electronic device characterisation and optimisation, specifically TFTs.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with microscopy and spectroscopy tools, specifically optical and Raman spectroscopy, AFM and SEM.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Knowledge of scalable manufacturing or printing technologies.
- Prior involvement in EU-funded collaborative research projects.

Applications not meeting essential qualifications will not be considered.

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit a full Curriculum Vitae including the names and contact details of 2 referees (including email addresses) to:

Prof Jonathan Coleman, School of Physics, TCD: colemaj@tcd.ie

Where to apply

E-mail colemaj@tcd.ie

Requirements

Research Field Physics » Other

Skills/Qualifications

- Hands-on experience with 1D or 2D materials exfoliation and characterisation.
- Familiarity with solution processing and wet deposition (printing) of 1D or 2D materials.
- Expertise in measuring electrical transport properties of thin films including techniques such as DC measurements, AC impedance spectroscopy, T-dependent measurements.
- Expertise in electronic device characterisation and optimisation, specifically TFTs.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with microscopy and spectroscopy tools, specifically optical and Raman spectroscopy, AFM and SEM.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Knowledge of scalable manufacturing or printing technologies.
- Prior involvement in EU-funded collaborative research projects.

Applications not meeting essential qualifications will not be considered.

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