Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) in Electropolymerisation

University of Limerick; Limerick; On-site; EUR 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Limerick invites applications for a Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) in Electropolymerisation. The role focuses on creating interfacially electrosynthesized conducting polymer films with enhanced conductivity and stability for biointerfaces and energy devices.

Based in the Department of Chemical Science, the project targets roll-to-roll manufacturing pathways and techno-economic benchmarking for industrial-scale production. Informal enquiries to Dr Micheal Scanlon are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Develop interfacial electrosynthesis platform for conductive polymer films.
• Generate a comprehensive performance dataset to compare conductivity, stability and biocompatibility with PEDOT:PSS.
• Develop prototype thin films and demonstrator devices including biointerfaces, supercapacitors, and photovoltaic systems.

Job description

University of Limerick local time: 07-November-2026 13:40

Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) in Electropolymerisation

JOB SYNOPSIS
Advanced electronics, biointerfaces, and energy technologies demand conductive thin films that combine high conductivity, long-term stability, flexibility, and scalable manufacturing. Current benchmark materials, such as PEDOT:PSS, are limited by compromised conductivity arising from insulating additives, inadequate long-term stability, and suboptimal biocompatibility. This project will develop a transformative interfacial electrosynthesis platform for the production of conducting polymer (CP) films that overcome these limitations. The successful postdoctoral researcher will establish a comprehensive performance dataset demonstrating that interfacially electrosynthesized CP films match or exceed the conductivity, stability, and biocompatibility of state-of-the-art PEDOT:PSS materials. They will develop prototype thin films and demonstrator devices, including biointerfaces, supercapacitors, and photovoltaic systems, while also defining a pathway toward industrial-scale production through roll-to-roll manufacturing and techno-economic benchmarking against existing CP fabrication methods. Collectively, these outcomes will provide the technical and commercial validation needed to accelerate translation of the technology from laboratory-scale innovation to real-world applications and commercial adoption.

Faculty of Science & Engineering

Department of Chemical Science

Contract Type: Specific Purpose

Salary Scale: €47,273 - €53,925 (maximum starting salary €49,890) p.a. pro rata

University of Limerick is a research-led, energetic and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarships. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good. Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.

Informal enquiries regarding the post may be directed to:

• Dr Micheal Scanlon
• Department of Chemical Science
• University of Limerick
• Email: [e-mail]

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 23rd November 2026
Applications must be completed online before 12 noon, Irish Standard Time on the closing date.

“This is a professional training and development role and the training and development relevant to this position will be completed within the period of the contract. Post Doctoral Researchers appointed will be expected to complete the Researcher Career Development Programme.”

We are committed to upholding the principles of fairness, equality, and transparency in pay, in line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970)

Many thanks for your interest in this role.