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1. The Department of Geosciences requires the services of a part-time Research Support Officer I or II to work on the above project and any other project undertaken by Prof. Pierre-Sandre Farrugia. The project involves the identification of auxetic structures in biological systems, prototyping, and mechanical testing.
2. The ideal candidate should have a Master’s Degree in physics, engineering, mathematics, and/or a related area. Suitable candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in the same areas will also be considered.
3. The post of:
   Research Support Officer I [Bachelor’s] is for a maximum of 10 hours per week from 29.08.22 until 30.01.23
   [22 weeks] for a total of 220 hours and will be remunerated at the rate of Eur10 per hour.
   Research Support Officer II [Master’s] is for a maximum of 8 hours per week from 29.08.22 until 06.02.23
   [23 weeks] for a total of 184 hours and will be remunerated at the rate of Eur12 per hour.
4. The selected candidate must be living in Malta for the period of employment.
5. Candidates must submit their letter of application, a copy of their curriculum vitae and a copy of their certificates by email by not later than Wednesday 17 August 2022.

Late applications will not be considered.

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1. The following is a list of tasks that the appointee may be required to work on:

•  Carry out a literature review on biological auxetic systems.
•  Propose and/or optimise auxetic systems that can mimic the Poisson’s ratio of biological systems.
•  Use 3D printing to prototype the identified auxetic systems.
•  Where possible, carry out mechanical tests on the prototypes to determine their mechanical properties.
• Coordinate the day-to-day work with the project leader, Prof. Pierre-Sandre Farrugia.
  
  

2. The appointee is expected to work:

• a. on a part-time basis; and
• b. at such places and during such hours as may be determined by the University authorities.
  
  

3. The selection procedure will involve:

• a. scrutiny of qualifications and experience claimed and supported by testimonials and/or certificates
• (copies to be included with the application);
• b. short-listing; and
• c. an interview and / or extended interview.
  
  

4. The appointment will be subject to a probationary period, and to the provisions of the Statutes,

• Regulations and Bye-Laws of the University which are now or which may hereafter be in force.
  
  

Deadline for Applications is by not later than Wednesday 17 August 2022.