SD-25161– RESEARCHER IN ENGINEERING OF COOPER-BASED COMPOSITES FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

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Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Temporary contract | 36 months | Belval Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us

How will you contribute?

Within the framework of a public-private collaboration, LIST and an industrial partner are willing to develop innovative electroplated copper-based composites reinforced with metallic/ceramic and Carbon nanostructures. The aim is to significantly improve the performances of the copper-based composite. Two major aspects considered in this project are: the modification of the thermal properties through a reduced coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) and the development of electromagnetic shielding capacity using nanostructured hybrid materials.

The Researcher / Postdoctoral Fellow will significantly contribute to the project with a strong focus on materials integration, nano-enabled coatings and multifunctional composites. The main duties foreseen are:

• Design, synthesis and optimization of Cu-Metal-Carbon interfaces in copper based nanocomposites
• Development of electroplating processes incorporating metallic, bi-metallic, Phase Change Materials along with Carbon Nanotubes or graphene particles
• Investigation of structural, thermal and electromagnetic properties of the fabricated materials
• Execution of particle inclusion via co-spraying and nanoparticle functionalization routes
• Contribution to project deliverables, scientific dissemination, consortium workshops and valorisation strategy.

Is Your profile described below? Are you our future colleague? Apply now!

Education

• PhD in Materials Science, Applied Physics, Nanotechnology

Experience and skills

• 3 to 5 years proven experience in an international R&D environment (public or private sector)
• Background in thermal properties of nano- to micro-structured materials, combining fundamental understanding and materials synthesis, nanostructuration of materials for electromagnetic shielding, nanocomposite synthesis and characterization.
• Additional competencies: experience in deposition techniques such as co-electrodeposition, electroplating, vapour phase technology are considered as a plus, proven autonomy in material characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, EDS, XRD, TGA, CTE), knowledge and/or experience in prototyping, knowledge and/or experience in modelization.
• You have to be motivated to work in an industrial project framework, being technology oriented
• You have to ensure timely and high-quality contributions to project deliverables, reports, and milestones.
• You have to be team-oriented and to have continuous learning mindset with strong documentation and communication skills.

Language skills

Fluent in English (mandatory). Proficiency in French is highly valued. Knowledge of German is welcome.