Doctoral student in Materials and Manufacturing - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Research in Materials and Manufacturing focuses on material properties and manufacturing processes for cast materials.

The research is experimental and carried in our laboratories as well as at our industrial partners production sites. Our studies are conducted in areas such as kinetics of phase transformation through thermal analysis, relationship between microstructures and mechanical and physical properties, fractography and structural mechanics.

The aim of our research is to develop knowledge about the relationship between material composition, melting quality, process, geometry and defect formation and their relationship to the mechanical and physical properties of the materials and components. This knowledge can then form a basis for mathematical modeling and simulation of cast components. Through modelling and simulation, researchers in materials and manufacturing can investigate different phenomena when it is difficult, or even impossible, to perform relevant physical experiments.

Job description

As a doctoral student most of the working time will be devoted to doctoral studies. This includes completing prescribed doctoral courses in accordance with an individual study plan, writing a licentiate thesis and in the long run also a doctoral dissertation.

Up to 20% can be allocated for teaching and administrative tasks.

The research contains material analysis including chemical analysis, energy calculations, sustainability analysis, metallography, and mechanical testing.

The task includes working with the creation of the best possible melting quality in induction melting and the connection to the raw material for melting. Melting quality related to raw material and its quality. The aim is to create a sustainable process with recycled aluminium and reduced melting losses. Metallurgy and thermodynamic analysis are an important part of the work.

Measurement and assessment of melting quality is an important part of the work and a range of different methods will be investigated including direct measurement methods such as OES, density index (DI), Loop and thermal analysis. Indirect methods such as mechanical properties, Quality Index and others will be used.

Qualification

To be eligible for the position, you have a Master’s degree or have achieved at least 240 credits, of which a minimum of 60 credits must have been achieved at second cycle level, or otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or abroad.

For you who are applying for the position, it is important to have knowledge in materials science, materials analysis and thermodynamics as well as good collaboration and communication skills, ability to finish dedicated assignments/tasks on time and a good level of the English language, both written and oral, is expected. Parts of the work will be carried out by our industrial partners. The ability to speak in Swedish is meritorious, as the work is in close collaboration with the production staff at Swedish partner companies.

Driver´s license for car valid in Sweden is necessary as the work take place both at the university and for the experimental work at the partner companies.

It is meritorious that you have industrial experience of casting and smelting in combination with a strong analytical and systematical abilities.

Information

The position is a full-time employment and starts as soon as possible in 2021 or as agreed upon. The employment as a doctoral student normally covers five years, of which four years (80%) consist of full-time studies. The employment is extended annually based on the individual study plan. The salary is regulated according to a special doctoral student ladder.

Application

We look forward to receiving your application, no later than January 3, 2021

The applications will be handled on an ongoing basis, whereupon appointments can be made before the last application date.

You submit your application through our recruitment system Attachments are preferred in PDF form and should include:

• a cover letter;
• CV;
• attested certificates and diploma;
• references.