Postdoc in X-ray and neutron characterization of metallic material

Job description

At the Department of Materials Science, we offer a postdoctoral position in synchrotron light and neutron characterization of metallic engineering materials to increase the understanding of these materials and their processes. In this way, we want to enable green transitions in industry where new materials and process solutions can be designed with the help of the fundamental understanding that is generated. Large-scale infrastructures generating synchrotron light and neutrons enable very efficient studies of material processes in real time during manufacture and use. And real-time studies mean that the understanding of mechanisms that control the behavior of materials can be improved and then used for new material innovations. For example. we work on improving metallic materials used in the electrification of the automotive industry, hydrogen-tolerant metallic materials that are required for the transition to a fossil-free energy system with hydrogen as an important energy carrier, and the design of metallic materials that are better suited for production from recycled materials while maintaining high performance.

So-called in-situ/in-operando and high-throughput measurements are particularly important in this project and the postdoc will both work on developing measurement methodology and data analysis for these types of experiments and also work with the applications, i.e. better understanding of the microstructure and mechanical properties of specific metallic materials. More specifically, the postdoc will work with phase transformations in metallic materials and deformation of metallic materials.

The postdoc position should be very interesting for researchers in materials science with a characterization profile and the desire to deepen their knowledge and expand their capacity in the field of physical metallurgy and material characterization. Furthermore, the postdoctoral fellow will have an excellent opportunity to collaborate closely with academic and industrial partners in Sweden and internationally, as well as to contribute to research at large-scale infrastructures (synchrotron light facilities).

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH
• Opportunity to develop network a national and international network in academia and industry for metallic materials research.
• Opportunity to develop in a broad range of materials characterization instruments at Hultgren laboratory at KTH and at a broad range of international large-scale research infrastructures.

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Research experience in materials characterization, particularly synchrotron light and neutron characterization such as e.g. diffraction and low-angle scattering (WAXS, SAXS, ND, SANS), evidenced by a track record of journal publications and international conference presentations.
• The ability to express yourself very well in English, spoken and written, as this will be required in day-to-day work.
• You work with independence, are self-motivated with a strong ability to take initiative and run projects.
• You have well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills and like to take responsibility. You have strong collaboration skills including the ability to lead and to support research.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Extensive experience in data analysis for synchrotron light or neutron characterization of metallic materials.• Experience in characterization of mechanical behavior, phase transformations or/and precipitates in metallic materials.
• Experience with lab-scale characterization of metallic materials, e.g. SEM, XRD.
• Teaching abilities
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

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