Postgrad and Postdoc Research Engineer Positions in UCD-Dublin

[Dr Michael Gilchrist]

The UCD Centre for Materials and Manufacturing is based in the UCD School of
Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, University College
Dublin. Applications are now being sought for Postdoctoral Research
Engineers and Postgraduate Students (Masters/PhD) to work on the following
research projects:

Surface Modification of Medical Devices Polymers
The interaction of cells with medical device polymers is dependant on
properties such as surface energy, morphology and chemistry. In this project
these surface properties will be tailored using plasma treatments. The
influence of the polymer surface properties on cell adhesion will then be
evaluated.
(PI: Dr Denis Dowling)

Impact energy absorbing foam materials for use in safety helmets
This project will involve the development of functionally graded materials
(FGM's) to improve impact energy absorbing characteristics of foam liners
for safety helmets.
(PI: Prof. Michael Gilchrist)

Applicants who hold at least a 2:1 honours degree in relevant disciplines
are invited to send a full Curriculum Vitae including the names of two
referees and a covering letter either by eMail to Debra.Heeney@ucd.ie, or by
mail to Ms Debra Heeney, UCD Centre for Materials and Manufacturing, School
of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, University College
Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4. Closing date for applications in Friday 14th
October, 2005.