» Technical Assistant - SIG

The Technical Assistant will support research leading to the understanding and further development of organic electronic devices (OEDs), including organic thin film transistors (OTFTs) and organic photovoltaic devices (OPVs). Working closely with Scientists in the team, the varied, hands-on lab-based role will include supporting development of new fabrication processes, assessing novel functional materials and investigating new device architectures.
The key areas you will be working on are:- to fabricate and characterise OEDs using appropriate techniques, in collaboration with the Scientists in the team, following standard procedures when appropriate. Characterise the properties of new materials developed by the chemistry team following standard protocols, devising new characterisation methods when appropriate, and communicating results with the whole team. Work with Scientists in the team to devise and carry out other experiments to develop high performance organic electronic devices (OTFTs, OPDs, PLEDs) through device optimisation and understanding of the processes that limit performance. Support the work of the whole SIG device team and smooth the running of laboratory areas used by the team by maintaining supplies of consumables and helping to maintaining a clean and efficient working environment. Actively participate in activities to expand the Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio for the company & maintain a culture of health and safety within the laboratory.
You should have a Degree in Physics, Physical Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science or related subject. & experience in the fields of polymer or molecular electronics, and/or thin film transistors would be advantageous, .enthusiastic, inventive and an aptitude for experimental work is essential. You will also need an understanding of the particular demands of target-driven Industrial research, and ability and willingness to work towards critical deadlines, have strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and the ability to report back results accurately and in a timely manner. The role will include making presentations to internal and external groups, Good team-playing skills and the ability to operate in multi-disciplinary/cross-functional teams. An understanding of the value of IP and the ability to manage IP appropriately, including working with others to file invention disclosures in a timely fashion will also be required

Godmanchester Cambridgeshire | Salary £neg.
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