KTP Associate – Thin Film Technologist

An exciting opportunity for a materials/thin film technologist has become available to work full time on a 36-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP). The primary aims of the project are to develop self powered sensors and transducers that eliminate the need for external power sources by utilising emerging Triboelectric Nanogenerator (TENG) and Piezoresistive mat technologies.

Also replace existing wet chemistry processes with a more efficient, sustainable, controllable and scalable method for coating Gii® for energy storage applications, through the adoption of Plasma-Assisted Reactive Magnetron Sputtering (PARMS). PARMS was researched and previously developed within an Integrated Graphene Ltd (iGii) PhD project within University of the West of Scotland (UWS) Institute of Thin Films, Sensors & Imaging (ITFSI) resulting in a PARMS patent application.

The candidate will receive training in Chartered Management Institute (up to level 5), working with senior company management to realise benefits to the business and apply their degree and lead their own project in a business environment.

The successful candidate must possess a minimum BSc and preferably a PhD in physics/ engineering/ materials/ thin films-related subject.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and/or experience in some of the following areas:

• Surface analysis and characterisation techniques, such as SEM, TEM, AFM, optical and engineering thin film measurements & analysis.
• Thin films and measurement experience.
• Knowledge of research methods and project management.
• Hands on approach to problem solving & trouble shooting
• Familiarity with physical vapour deposition processes.
• Computer software skills

The successful candidate will be employed by the University of the West of Scotland however time will be split between Integrated Graphene Ltd (iGii) and the Institute of Thin Films, Sensors & Imaging, University of the West of Scotland . The associate will be fully supported by both company staff and staff at UWS. In addition, the associate will receive mentoring support from a local KTP Advisor and will have access to staff from the UWS KTP Centre; providing further support and guidance during your period as a KTP Associate and providing access to an extensive network of KTP projects throughout the UK.