**Job Description**
The PhD candidate will be responsible for developing photopolymerizable hydrogel blends with n-type and p-type semiconductor capabilities, patterning these semiconducting hydrogels into biomimetic microstructures using a 2-photon polymerization setup, and evaluating their morphological and electrochemical device properties under biological conditions. The role also involves validating the hydrogels for in-vitro cell interfacing, communicating with various project partners, and participating in secondments. The project focuses on neuroelectronic interfaces within the FADOS network.
**Skills & Abilities**
• Knowledge in semiconductor physics, bioelectronics and fabrication technologies
• Interest in neural interfacing and neuroelectronics
• Good communication skills and proficiency in spoken and written English
• Willingness and the ability to travel both within the Schengen region, the UK and abroad to conduct research (including secondments) and attend conferences and network activities
• Experience in organic semiconductor processing and characterization (desirable)
• High degree of independence, motivation and reliability (desirable)
• Excellent ability to cooperate and work in a team (desirable)
• Curiosity and fast learning (desirable)
**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Physics
• Material Science
• Chemistry
• Related fields
M.Sc. degree (or equivalent, including candidates about to complete their degrees) required.
**Experience**
Other:
• At the time of recruitment, be in the first four years of their research career and have not been awarded a doctoral degree.
• Demonstrate ability to understand English and express themselves fluently in speech and writing.
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