Postdoctoral Position in Materials SciencePublished: 2024-04-12 Admission to Doctoral (Postgraduate) Studies in the subject Engineering Sciences with specialization in Solid State Physics
Join us! The Department of Materials Science and Engineering aims to be an environment for successful and valuable research and education with a focus on materials science solutions for important societal challenges. Our department is an exciting workplace with research in a broad technology-related area, from basic research to large-scale applied research, and close contacts with students through the department's involvement in civil engineering, bachelor's and master's programs. Our research and teaching is conducted within seven divisions with different research focus. Read more about us here. The Division of Solid State Physics is part of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Ångström Laboratory. At the division, we do both basic and application-oriented research that is related to energy and environmental aspects as well as life science via our different research areas. Most commonly, we investigate the physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials and compounds whether it will be used as coatings for smart windows, gas sensors, photocatalytic coatings, optoelectronics, spintronics and biomagnetic applications or to create new magnetic materials for environmentally friendly energy technologies. More information on the Division of Solid State Physics is available here. Project description The most powerful permanent magnets are based on rare earth metals, which are classified as both rare and strategic, meaning both scarcity and high price. In this project, we develop sustainable magnets using new synthesis methods and establish their utility through detailed magnetic measurements. The synthesis includes nanocomposites and metal alloys free from, or with a very small content of, rare earth metals. One goal of the project is to experimentally realize new alloys and compounds that, from calculations, are predicted to have high performance as permanent magnets. Sweden has some of Europe's largest ore deposits of rare earth metals with potential for mining. This project includes magnetically characterizing samples found in geological surveys to discern natural ore compositions that could be used for the synthesis of new rare earth magnets, thereby bypassing or reducing the number of steps for separation of the useful chemical elements. The project is a collaboration between the Division of Solid State Physics at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the Division of Inorganic Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry - Ångström, as well as the Department of Earth Sciences, all at Uppsala University. Duties When you are admitted to doctoral studies, you are offered employment as a doctoral student. A position as a doctoral student at Uppsala University corresponds to full-time postgraduate education for four years. Read more about being a Doctoral student here. The tasks within the research project described above includes development of sustainable methods for materials processing in combination with advanced synthesis of rare-earth-free and rare-earth-lean material combinations for sustainable magnets. The duties also include:
Dissemination of the acquired knowledge through scientific articles in international scientific journals is also included in the tasks. Qualification requirements Experience in diffraction methods (X-ray/neutron). We require good oral and written skills in English. Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100) chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines.
Additional qualifications
Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities such as the ability to independently plan and carry out work. You have good communication skills, where through this quality you cooperate well with others. You also have a good ability to write scientific and academic text. We are looking for you who appreciate working in an international and interdisciplinary research environment where your experience and skills strengthen ongoing research at the institutions and contribute to its future development. We are looking for you who are interested in this interdisciplinary field of research, which includes materials science as well as chemistry and physics as well as sustainable development. Instructions for application The application should be written in English. We will continuously read applications and call for interviews. About the employment For further information about the position, please contact: Associate Professor Tapati Sarkar, tapati.sarkar@angstrom.uu.se, +46 18 471 3359 or Professor Martin Sahlberg, martin.sahlberg@kemi.uu.se. Please submit your application by 27 of May 2024, UFV-PA 2024/1093 Are you considering moving to Sweden to work at Uppsala University? Find out more about what its like to work and live in Sweden.
Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all of our 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services. Submit your application through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Placement: Department of Materials Science and Engineering Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position Pay: According to local collective agreement Number of positions: 1 Working hours: 100% Town: Uppsala County: Uppsala län Country: Sweden Union representative: ST/TCO tco@fackorg.uu.se Number of reference: UFV-PA 2024/1093 Last application date: 2024-05-27
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