Postdoctoral fellow – Flexible sensors

4 weeks ago


Montréal, Canada ÉTS - École de technologie supérieure Full time

L'École de technologie supérieur (ÉTS) is a rapidly evolving university in engineering and technology located in downtown Montreal. ÉTS offers undergraduate and graduate programs focused on applied engineering as well as state-of-the-art research infrastructure. ÉTS is also home to the Centech, a business incubator, offering support services for researchers wishing to commercialize their research.

Join the research team led by Nicole R. Demarquette and Emna Helal

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our collaborative project on the development of recyclable electrically conductive polymer composites (CPC) for flexible sensors.

YOUR ROLE

The objective of this research is to create recyclable CPCs using material extrusion-based additive manufacturing (MatEx AM), addressing the growing demand for flexible sensors in emerging fields like wearable devices, soft robotics, electronic skin, and healthcare monitoring.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop CPC materials by additive manufacturing for sensors application
  • Conduct recycling experiments to evaluate the reusability of the materials without compromising their functional properties.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams from ÉTS, ensuring the integration of expertise in sensing technology, nanocomposites, and sustainable materials.
  • Prepare reports, research papers, and presentations for conferences and meetings.
Benefits
  • Collaborate with leading experts in the field from ÉTS in Canada and IPF in Germany.
  • Work on cutting-edge research with potential industrial partners like Motsai in Canada.
  • Opportunity to contribute to innovative research that may lead to further grants and collaborations.
Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in materials science, polymer engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience in polymer composites, conductive materials, and/or additive manufacturing.
  • Strong background in nanocomposites and extrusion processes is an asset.


Other skills
  • Strong publication record in significant journals and conferences in polymer science and related fields.
  • Fluency in spoken and written French (intermediate or advanced level) and English (intermediate or advanced level).
  • Strong writing and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Teams and SharePoint environment.
  • Excellent adaptability, organization, analysis and synthesis skills.
  • Ability to work in multidisciplinary research environment.
  • Rigorous follow-up and attention to detail.
  • Creativity and initiative.
  • Positive and collaborative attitude.
Start Date and fellowship duration

This postdoctoral fellowship would start as soon as possible. A contract of 1 year will be offered. Following a performance review and available funds, this fellowship could be renewed for an additional year.

Sending your application

All applications will be processed in strict confidentiality.

ÉTS will take into account any leaves that may result in career interruptions or delays. Therefore, we encourage you to mention any such leave that may have affected your professional path. We will take this information into consideration when evaluating your application.

In case of a disability, we may offer accommodation measures during the hiring process.

Each application must include the documents indicated below :

  • A cover letter;
  • Your curriculum vitae;
  • A sample of your research achievements (e.g.: recent scientific articles).

In compliance with the immigration requirements in effect in Canada, ÉTS invites all qualified individuals to apply. However, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. When submitting an application, it is important to indicate whether you are able to work in Canada, so that the applicable immigration procedures can be planned accordingly.

Depending on your authorization to work in Canada, the date of your postdoctoral fellowship could be subject to change. To accommodate administrative delay, the starting date can be automatically postponed until January 2025 without affecting the 1 year's duration. Any additional change would be subject to the professor's approval.



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