The School of Engineering, Materials and Manufacturing

The School of Engineering is one of four schools within Jönköping University. We offer attractive technical education at undergraduate and graduate levels and conduct advanced research in several technological areas. The School of Engineering is able to award doctorates in the area of industrial product realization. We collaborate with the surrounding society to develop new technology and spread knowledge to strengthen the competitiveness of companies. We have been awarded the accreditation "Engaged University" by the international organization ACEEU (Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities) and in three categories received the highest rating "Excellent". Working with us, you are close to colleagues in an international environment with great opportunities to influence and develop.

The department of materials and manufacturing today consists of about 35 researchers and PhD students with background in material science, chemistry, mechanics and physics. The research is interdisciplinary and 4 main research areas that work closely: Al and other light alloys, cast iron, surface technology and simulation and optimization technology. They form a cutting edge research group at Jönköping University and School of Engineering and have a well-equipped experimental lab for both manufacturing processes and materials characterization. 

This Ph.D. position is new, due to new research project ReCKA a collaborating project granted by Vinnova and the Lighter program.

Job description

You will focus on research work and training in the field of materials and manufacturing focusing on Aluminium casting. The research will include literature study, experimental work and material characterization, thermal analysis, analyses of experimental data and reporting. The focus is on rheocasting of automotive components based on Alloys.

Study of advanced courses according to the rules of the research school: Industrial Product Realization at JU. Some institutional activities may be included (maximum 20%)

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with a master’s degree in materials engineering, materials physics or equivalent. Due to the international working environment, a good level of the English language, both written and oral, is expected. 

The successful candidate is truly interested in experimental work, pays attention to the reliability and quality of the produced work, has passion for research and eagerly welcomes new challenges, is self-driven, result-oriented and can conduct teamwork in an international and multicultural environment in a respectful manner.

It is meritorious if you have practice or work; in foundry environment, lab experience with materials characterization, thermal analysis, modelling and fatigue testing and analysis.

Information

Employment start as soon as possible, or after agreement. Working condition is regulated in collective agreements.

For more information about the position, do not hesitate to contact Head of Department caterina.zanella@ju.se or professor anders.jarfors@ju.se. Both can be reached by the swichboard 036-101000.

Application

Welcome with your application, no later than October 29, 2018. The application should include

  • personal motivation letter including why to start as a PhD Student
  • CV
  • diploma, including list of courses and marks
  • a summary of max 1 A4 page of the master project and other written publications. 
  • references

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment Omgående
Salary Måndaslön enligt kollektivavtalad doktorandstege
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Jönköping
County Jönköpings län
Country Sweden
Reference number 2018/3537-221
Contact
  • Caterina Zanella, +46 36-10 1691
  • Anders Jarfors, +46 36-10 1651
Union representative
  • Thomas Axelsson, ST, +46 36-10 1076
  • Mikael Palmgren, Saco-S, +46 36-10 1647
Published 05.Oct.2018
Last application date 29.Oct.2018 11:59 PM CET

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