PhD student in Smart Connected Systems (F/M/D)

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Our “Integrated & Wireless Systems” Business Unit based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, is currently looking for a PhD student in Smart Connected Systems

 

Your mission

Join our innovative team and advance your career by inventing new sustainable materials and fabrication processes and developing hybrid-printing and integration processes for next-generation electronics.

Marie Curie Doctoral Researcher – Join the FERNS Network

Doctoral Networks - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions has been funded by the European Commission “Holistic integration of eco-Friendly design tools and materials, fabrication technologies for the responsible co-creation of future Sustainable integrated electronic systems” ‘FERNS’ coordinated by the Tyndall National Institute (grant agreement number 101226611).

The studentship is for 3 years.
The successful candidate will be expected to begin the programme before April 2026.

Before applying, please check if you meet the required eligibility criteria. More information can be found here: Marie Curie Doctoral Researchers – FERNS project - Tyndall National Institute - Excellence in ICT Research

Available PhD position at CSEM

The Doctoral Researcher will be based at Tyndall-University College Cork and will carry out research on “Laser Induced Graphene (LIG) on novel biodegradable polymers for the monitoring of humans and plants health status” (DR1) and Sustainable self-powered sweat sensors and strategies for their incorporation into e-textiles (DR2). Successful applicants will join an existing team of PhD students and Post Docs and complement on-going research activities in development of materials and laser fabrication technologies for sustainable sensing and energy.

The objectives include:

• Design, develop and characterisation of biodegradable material formulations, including flexible and/or transparent features, sourced from natural materials and suitable for fabrication of porous electrodes by direct laser writing (DR1&2).
• Develop methodologies for the universal fabrication of Laser Induced Graphene (LIG) on biopolymers leading to fabrication of electrode materials suitable for electrochemical and physical sensing and energy harvesting (DR1&2)
• Integration of fabricated electrodes with green sensing active layers for detection of biomarkers (pH, ions, uric acid, temperature) (DR1)
• Fabrication of enzymatic LIG-based biofuel cells (BFC) and demonstrate self-powering electrochemical sensing (DR2)
• Fabrication of TriboElectric Nanogenerators (TENG) or antenna devices harvesters and methodologies to embed them into textiles (DR2)
• Collaboration with other colleagues across Tyndall, and with FERNS partners to develop novel integrated sensing platforms with low environmental footprints.

 

Your responsibilities

• Perform high quality research into the area of LIG-based electrochemical sensors and energy harvesting components.
• Work as part of an international team with FERNS partners. The project will entail one or two extended periods (1 month minimum) of study at our partners laboratories.
• Engage in the dissemination of the data through scientific publications, report writing and conference presentation.
• Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities
• Undertake planned secondments with consortium partners.
• Participate in Education and Public Engagement activities, as required.
• Ensure all activities are compliant with the Tyndall Quality Management system and required Health and Safety standards.
• To carry out any additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.

 

Your profile

Know-how

• Bachelor’s Master’s degree in Materials science, electrical materials, bio-sourced materials.
• Prior experience with additive manufacturing processes: screen-printing, ink-jetting, dispensing and 3D printing a plus.
• Expertise in the characterization of materials and assemblies (mechanical, electrical, etc.).

Interpersonal skills

• Natural curiosity and ability to adapt to new situations.
• Autonomous and hands-on, motivated in playing a key role in the development of innovative solutions.
• Open-minded attitude and well-developed team-spirit.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

CSEM mission and values

Our mission is the development and transfer of innovative technologies to the Swiss industry. Our objective is to make an impact on our customers and on society at large in the fields of precision manufacturing, digital technologies and sustainable energy. Our strength is the excellence of our people, about 650 passionate specialists dedicated to innovation and technology transfer. We believe that strong values support the successful development of our organization as well as the harmonious and balanced development of all our employees.

We are

• A unique place between research and industry at the cutting edge of new technologies
• An innovative, non-profit, and employee-driven company
• A dynamic, multidisciplinary, and multicultural environment
• A solar team focused on enabling solutions to energy challenges for a sustainable world

Working@CSEM means

• being part of a passionate community
• incredible flexibility, attractive working conditions, and great opportunities of development
• benefit from a management style based on trust & feedback and that favors a work-life balance

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.

We look forward to receiving your complete application file via (CV, cover letter, certificates & diplomas) our job page.

Preference will be given to professionals applying directly.