September 1st, Daniel Martin-Jimenez starts his project TORNADE, one of the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Awards for Postdoctoral Fellowships.
We wish Daniel GOOD LUCK, fruitful job and great results!!!
TORNADE has a double objective. On the one hand establishing novel uses of SPM techniques to characterize with high resolution anisotropic organic layers for the production of more efficient organic electronic devices. That will be a feedback for optimizing the preparation methods as to obtain organic thin films with a more controllable domain distribution and enhanced electronic properties.
You can have a look to the scientific background and production of Daniel here.
The group has recently acquired two Park FX40 multipurpose atomic force microscopes (mp-AFMs), which are part of a SPM platform to be installed in a dedicated laboratory at the ALBA facility. The objective of the SPM platform of InCAEM is to offer a wide range of correlative advanced characterization of materials by means of a variety of operation modes and under different operation environments. The high flexibility of the mp-AFM will permit correlative experiments with specific beamlines of the synchrotron ALBA.
Main Tasks and responsibilities:
– Participating in the installation of the mp-AFMs and supplies systems.
– Commissioning of the instruments, including one inside a GloveBox (MBraun).
– Testing the different operation modes under diverse environmental conditions to assure full functionality.
– Adapting and optimizing user-friendly operation protocols.
– Preliminary tests and correlative experiments with ALBA beamlines.
Opportunities:
The hired person will have the unique opportunity to carry out her/his job in the scientific active and lively environment of ICMAB and the synchrotron ALBA. During the first period, she/he will acquire the knowledge to master state-of-the-art techniques for organic thin films growth and novel characterization instruments with the purpose of performing SPM measurements correlated to experiments of diverse X-ray beamlines at ALBA. The collaborative activity at international level will be an unique chance for a professional career.
Application and requirements:
** As the position is intended to start in October 2024, possible international candidates are requested to take into account the fulfillment of requirements in due term through the CSIC job bank.
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in Materials Science or Electrical Engineering or Physics.
Knowledge on Scanning Probe Microscopy, surface science and materials characterization.
Experience in synchrotron-based techniques will be considered an added value.
Good level of English.
We encourage interested candidates to send a CV and motivation letter to the following researchers:
Esther Barrena, as part of the organizing committee, encourage participation in IPOE 2024 to be held in September, Barcelona.
Following the spirit of the previous editions, IPOE will be entirely devoted to the physical phenomena occurring at organic/organic, organic/inorganic and organic/metallic interfaces, as motivated by their essential role in many (bio-)physico-chemical processes, ranging from solar energy conversion to biosensing. Discover how nature can aid male health. Explore natural alternatives and compare options Ninainrome.com/general/relation-entre-les-acariens-et-le-syndrome-de-kartagener Learn about the impact of certain medications on intimacy. Choose wisely for a healthier lifestyle. The conference will cover a broad range of areas related to both experimental and theoretical aspects of these processes, comprising the following topics (but not limited to): Charge separation mechanisms, Organic/organic interfaces, Charge generation mechanisms, Solar energy conversion, Energy transfer processes, Energy landscape at interfaces, Molecular spintronics, Materials for interface engineering, Organic and Hybrid SCs, O&H LEDs, OFETs, Interfacial versus bulk properties, Experimental probes, Hybrid organic/inorganic interfaces, Molecular modeling and theoretical models, Metal/organic interfaces
IPOE-2024 is a single-session conference, comprising a invited lectures, oral contributions, and a poster session.
The conferences will be followed by ample time devoted to questions , in addition to discussions during a poster session. We hope that new insights will emerge from this conference, providing additional design criteria for novel materials fulfilling optimized interfacial properties. As such, the conference is open to all confirmed and young researchers from a broad diversity of domains, ranging from design and synthesis of novel materials, to theoretical and experimental characterizations.
Daniel Martin, as part of the organizing committee of this symposium within the XXXIX RSEF Physics Biennial , to be held in Donostia/San Sebastian, in July (2024) invites you to participate and you to send your abstract as soon as possible!
The closing date for abstract submission was updated to April 24th, 2024
Scope: In recent years, improvements in the miniaturization and assembly processes of matter, as well as the use of novel chemical species, have placed nanotechnology as a major producer of new materials: customized organic molecules, nanowires, 2D materials and materials for energy, among others. These new materials are expected to be part of future electronic devices addressing some of humanity’s current challenges, such as electronic efficiency, energy storage, climate change and disease control. Scanning probe microscopies (SPM) play a key role in the characterization and fabrication of these materials. These techniques provide valuable information at the nanometer scale about the structure and physical properties of materials. It also enables structure-property correlations, which is crucial for understanding the behavior of materials and is a source of inspiration for the design of new ones with specific properties. In addition, SPM studies on materials can be performed in situ on working devices, such as transistors, photodetectors or batteries. This symposium will cover SPM works for the production, characterization and test of materials for future electronics.
The symposium includes a Special Session:SPM techniques + synchrotron radiation.
Objectives: The DC will be trained in advanced methodologies of scanning probe microscopy and real-time x-ray diffraction studies for investigating the microstructure and nanomorphology of solution-processed non-fullerene acceptor active layers and monitor their stability under thermal annealing and moisture/oxygen exposure. The important role of the interface also will be addressed.
Expected Results: Understanding the evolution of the microstructure and nanomorphology of the films due to thermal annealing and aging effects, and the assessment of chemical degradation pathways will aid in finding mitigation strategies of degradation in NFA-based OSCs devices.
The work will be performed at the Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona (www.icmab.es). The DC will enroll in a doctoral student program at Autonomous University of Barcelona.
Requirements of the candidates
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in Materials Science or Electrical Engineering or Physics providing access to PhD programs and should have experience with experimental research.
Applicants must have a very good knowledge (written & spoken) of the English language.
Strong motivation and ability to collaborate in an interdisciplinary and international team
For additional information, please contact the scientist-in-charge / supervisor: Dr. Esther Barrena (e.barrena@csic.es, https://surfaces.icmab.es/) or visit the site Doctoral Candidate (PhD student position) / DC7 | EURAXESS (europa.eu)
Daniel Martín-Jiménez contributions to this Blog from CSIC in Catalonia, created to explore the different angles of reflection from which we see, think and tell science.
On the occasion of the celebration of the Madrid Science Fair 2024 (XIIIFERIA madridesciencia), on behalf of the GEMF of the RSEF, a poster was made including Scikus* (Scientific Haikus) dedicated to some female physicists.
(*) Scikus extracted from “A hombros de GigantAs. Científicas en verso” (Next-Door Publishers) by Laura Morrón Ruiz de Gordejuela (física y divulgadora), except six written by Carmen Ocal (PCSI-ICMAB-CSIC).
