Postdoctoral position in TEM advanced metal processing - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the workplace

The position is situated in the research group on Joining and Corrosion within the Division of Production and Materials Engineering (IProd) at the Department of Mechanical Engineering Sciences. The division conducts research, development, teaching and industrial collaboration in the field of materials and production engineering with projects such as on Industry 4.0, machining, digitalization of manufacturing processes and sustainable production. The subject area is interdisciplinary and often applied in nature. In this addressed part of the research group has a more fundamental character where advanced characterization methods are used to study industry related research questions. We are interested in new materials, processes, and approaches to achieve understanding of fundamental dynamic processes in modern manufacturing.

We offer

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Subject description

In-situ studies by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) for fundamental understanding of oxide removing- and melting point reducing species as applied via CVT (Chemical Vapor Transfer) directly on materials to be joined.

Work duties

The Division of Production and Materials Engineering  (IProd) at the Department of Mechanical Engineering Sciences, LTH/LU needs to recruit a postdoctoral researcher in the above mentioned subject area.

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20 % of working hours. The position includes the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning. The purpose of the position is to develop the independence as a researcher and to create the opportunity of further development.
The aim of the project is to study a new joining method based on CVT technology by means of in-situ TEM, using a specially designed TEM equipped with CVT equipment and gas sources suitable for the manipulation of metallic materials. Particular focus will be on research on advanced steels that have potential for applications in extremely corrosive environments. Real-time analysis will be used to understand surface processes, diffusion, and melting point reduction.

As a postdoctoral fellow, you will be responsible for planning, designing, and executing experiments independently, including the development of project ideas. Supervision of thesis projects and graduate students may also be included as a work task. Likewise, we would like you to participate in common tasks related to general institutional tasks, seminars, knowledge transfer and cooperation with industry, etc.

Qualification requirements

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position. The certificate proving the qualification requirement is met, must be received before the employment decision is made. Priority will be given to candidates who have graduated no more than three years ago before the last day for application. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Doctoral degree within engineering, chemistry, materials science, or a related subject.
• Minimum one year of hands-on experience with TEM is essential.
• Good theoretical knowledge of metallic materials.
• Good problem-solving and linguistic analytical abilities.
• You are expected to work independently, but also to interact with researchers from other subjects.
• You are structured, goal-oriented and has good self-awareness.

Assessment criteria

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
• Teaching skills.

Other qualifications:

• Performance of experiments with in-situ TEM.
• Experience in CVD or related techniques.
• Experience in brazing or related techniques.

Consideration will also be given to how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Further information

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”).

How to apply

Applications shall be written in English. Please draw up the application in accordance with LTH’s Academic qualifications portfolio – see link below. Upload the application as PDF-files in the recruitment system. Read more: http://www.lth.se/english/working-at-lth/to-apply-for-academic-positions-at-lth/

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