Only 24h Left: Senior Postdoctoral Researcher – High efficiency thermoelectric generator
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Senior Postdoctoral Researcher – High Efficiency Thermoelectric Generator
Contract: Full Time/Fixed Term
The Advanced Energy Materials group at Tyndall National Institute in University College Cork is offering a PhD position in the “Development of hybrid energy conversion system for converting waste industrial heat into electricity”. The Advanced Energy Materials group is a well-established team at Tyndall focused on the development of energy conversion and storage materials, specifically thermoelectric energy conversion technologies. We are seeking a highly motivated applicant with a strong materials chemistry background.
Key Responsibilities and Research Objectives
Energy-intensive high-temperature processing industries lose more than 50% of their energy as waste heat during production, which accounts for 200 TWh of power each year in Europe. There are many technologies available for converting waste heat into electricity, but at the industry scale, the adaptation of these solutions is scarce. Specific barriers such as efficiency, cost of these renewable technologies, and difficulty in integrating these systems in production lines limit their extensive adoption as heat recovery technologies in the industry. Innovative approaches to improve efficiency with new modular technology are therefore urgently required that can be retrofitted in production lines to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The primary goal of this project is to develop a new hybrid platform system based on the integration of thermophotovoltaics, metasurface collector, and thermoelectric generators, which will eventually contribute to a breakthrough in sustainable energy harvesting from industrial waste heat. With an innovative design strategy, all these components will be integrated to develop a modular, hybrid energy harvesting system that can be easily integrated into production lines for converting waste heat into usable electricity.
The main focus of this position will be twofold: to develop high-efficiency thermoelectric materials and interfaces for thermoelectric generator modules, as well as the model of the thermoelectric generator. Later, based on the outcome of the modeling and simulation work, the candidate will develop and characterize the TEG modules.
The work will include, in collaboration with the team in IFW Dresden, running the Advanced Energy Materials Lab facilities, and using different thermal characterization techniques, such as thermoelectric and thermomechanical properties at various degrees depending on project requirements. The postdoctoral fellow is also expected to collaborate intensively with the INFERNO consortium member.
Key Responsibilities
The research/duties of this position will involve elements of the following:
- Fabrication of nanostructured thermoelectric materials and multi-layer interface materials using different chemical techniques.
- Thermoelectric characterization and validation of fabricated materials.
- Analysis and reporting of results to project meetings, and collaboration with the INFERNO partners.
- Dissemination of findings through presentations at conferences with a global reputation and peer-reviewed scholarly publications.
- Co-supervision/assistance of postgraduate students.
- Collaboration with national and international partners in academia and industry on research and development projects.
- Participation in developing future research initiatives within the group through new research proposal submissions.
Other Responsibilities
- Participation in Education and Public Engagement activities, as required.
- Ensuring all activities are compliant with the Tyndall Quality Management system.
- Ensuring all activities are compliant with the required Health and Safety standards.
- Carrying out any additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.
Essential Criteria
- PhD in Physics/Materials Sciences/Chemistry or related discipline from an approved university.
- A strong background in Materials Chemistry and Electrochemistry.
- Extensive hands-on experience (8+ years) in electrochemistry-related fabrication techniques.
- Experience in the field of thermoelectric characterization techniques.
- Electrical and thermal characterization techniques for materials and devices are desirable.
- Good knowledge and experience in safety measures for chemical laboratory experiments.
- Experience in verifying and validating experimental results by comparing with state-of-the-art results and simulation results.
- The candidate must demonstrate a high level of motivation to work effectively within a project team, have an academic record of excellence, and possess good writing and communication skills.
Desirable Criteria
- Evidence of entrepreneurial experience and creative skills.
- Ability to engage in the wider research activities of the research group.
- Highly self-motivated applicants with strong experimental skills.
- Excellent hands-on lab skills in analytical characterization techniques, and willingness to work in the chemistry lab, and in a team.
- Experience in thermo-mechanical modeling and simulation.
Tyndall National Institute has a proactive entrepreneurial culture and welcomes applications from candidates who possess entrepreneurial and creative skills/experience, including the creation of technology start-ups.
Appointment may be made dependent on experience on the IUA Scale for Senior Postdoctoral Researcher (€52,715– €57,332 per annum). Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.
Informal enquiries concerning this position can be made to Dr. Kafil M. Razeeb
The closing date for applications is 14th February 2025.
Application Instructions
Please ensure to attach an up-to-date CV/Resume AND a brief motivation letter outlining how you meet the ‘Essential Criteria’ for this role.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process. The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.
Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.
At this time, Tyndall National Institute does not require the assistance of recruitment agencies.
Tyndall National Institute at University College Cork is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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