Development of Supercapacitor–Triboelectric Nanogenerators (SC-TENGs) for Wearable Electronics’

Postgraduate research student position Available at IT Sligo, Ireland

A fully funded postgraduate research student position is available at the Institute of technology Sligo, Ireland. The project entitled ‘Development of Supercapacitor–Triboelectric Nanogenerators (SC-TENGs) for Wearable Electronics’. This project will be carried out in collaboration with Nanotechnology and Bio-Engineering Research Lab IT Sligo (Prof. Suresh C. Pillai) and WiSAR lab at Letterkenny IT (Dr. Jim Morrison).

The successful applicant will be developing new materials for Supercapacitor–Triboelectric Nanogenerators (SC-TENGs) for Wearable Electronics

Minimum first class or 2.1 degree in one of the disciplines include Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Electronics, Chemistry or in a related discipline in engineering or physical sciences will be required. Masters degree and Previous research experience in advanced materials will be an added advantage.

FUNDING SOURCE: CUA Bursary 2020 with a maintenance grant of €13,000 p.a. and up to €4,000 p.a. for expenses as approved. Tuition fees (currently €819 p.a.) will be paid by the Institute for all holders of student bursaries. Students are required to pay their registration fee. The registration fee for 2018-2019 is €3,000 p.a.

DURATION: Funding will be initially for a maximum of 2 years full time Master’s registration. This research has potential to transition into a PhD up to a maximum of 4 years.

To Apply
Please send by email to Prof. Suresh Pillai, ([Email Address Removed]) and CC Veronica Cawley [Email Address Removed]
With
1) A detailed cover letter
2) A full curriculum vitae
3) Academic transcripts for each year of study
4) Contact details of two academic referees

Applicants whose first language is not English must submit the original certificate of completion of an English test.

Please insert the subject line ‘IT Sligo CUA Bursary 2020’ with your electronic correspondence.

Closing Date for Applications: 17:00 local time, 21st of September 2020