Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Uppsala University is calling for a fully funded PhD position in the subject of Engineering Sciences with a specialization in Solid State Physics.
Project description
Permanent magnets are key elements in many of today’s technologies for energy conversion.
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 compositional 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.
Project Summary
Type of employment: Temporary position
Contract type: Full time
First day of employment: As soon as possible or as agreed upon
Salary: According to local collective agreement
Number of positions: 1
Full-time equivalent: 100%
City: Uppsala
County: Uppsala lan
Country: Sweden
Reference number: UFV-PA 2024/1093
Union representative: ST/TCO, tco@fackorg.uu.se, Seko Universitetsklubben, seko@uadm.uu.se
Saco-S-föreningen, saco@uadm.uu.se
Published: 12.Apr.2024
Last application date: 27.May.2024 11:59 PM CEST
Duties
The main duty for a doctoral student is to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in the research project and third-cycle courses. The work duties can also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).
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.
The duties also include:
- To be involved in the structural characterization of the synthesized materials using state-of-the-art scattering methods (X-ray/neutron)
- Perform detailed magnetic characterization of the samples using advanced experimental tools and state-of-the-art magnetometers.
- Handling of advanced experimental equipment, both for synthesis and for characterization, and in some cases the development of experimental methods and data analysis adapted to the project.
- Dissemination of the acquired knowledge through scientific articles in international scientific journals is also included in the tasks.
Qualification Required
- Master’s degree in Materials Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics or comparable subject area.
- Experience in diffraction methods (X-ray/neutron).
- 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
It is meritorious with
- Completed courses in solid-state physics and quantum mechanics
- Practical experience in magnetic characterization and knowledge of synthesis and analysis methods
- Experience in physical metallurgy
- Knowledge of magnetism, experience with chemical synthesis techniques, structural characterization and magnetic property measurements
- Knowledge of programming in Python and experience using “LaTeX”.
- Sample preparation with arc melting will be used in the project and experience with that method is therefore considered a merit.
How to Apply
Your application should include the following:
- A brief personal letter where you briefly describe yourself, why you want to become a PhD student, and why you are suitable for the position
- A CV/resume (max 2 pages)
- Certified copies of your Master’s degree and course grades
- Copies (or drafts thereof) of thesis work and other documents, such as publications, which you wish to invoke.
- Names and contact details of at least two contact persons who have accepted to be references for you, with any additional letters of recommendation. It must also be stated what relationship you have had with the respective referent.
The application should be written in English. We will continuously read applications and call for interviews.
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.
