Doctoral student in materials and development of nanocomposite coatings

The School of Engineering, JTH, is one of four schools that are part of Jönköping University. It is our vision to be leaders in Europe in developing and spreading new technology and knowledge that reinforce the international competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises.

JTH offers education at all levels. Contact with industry is an important part of our education in order to ensure that the education is anchored in reality, and to acquire practical experience.

Research and third-cycle education are targeted at Industrial product realisation in cooperation, especially applications for small and medium-sized enterprises. Research takes place in collaboration with companies, research institutes and other university colleges of technology, in common projects.



Within the research group Materials and Manufacturing there are good possibilities for personal development by participating in research projects mostly done in close co-operation with industry.

The research is interdisciplinary and includes the whole chain from coating process and material properties to materials science as well as modelling and simulation.

The department today consists of 35 researchers and PhD students with background in material science, chemistry, mechanics and physics.



The research project will deal with electrodeposition of nanocomposite coatings for improved wear resistance as replacement of hard chromium coatings in demanding industrial applications. The research will cover the selection of appropriate nanoparticles and metal matrix, the dispersion plating applying direct and pulse current, optimization of the process parameters and evaluation of microstructure, corrosion and wear resistance.

Job description

The work consists of research and a limited amount of teaching. The candidate will enrolled in the educational program of the research school for Industrial Product Realization. The project is conducted in close collaboration with Swedish and European industry as well other European research groups.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with Master degree or equivalent engineering graduate with specialization in materials engineering, mechanical engineering, material physics or chemistry or equivalent. A background in basic chemistry and materials science will be preferred. The successful candidate is truly interested in laboratory work, is not afraid to face new challenges, is self-driven and can teamwork. Due to the international working environment, a good level of the English language, both written and oral, is expected.

Information

Employment start from April 1st 2017 or after agreement. Tempory position for two years, full time (100%). Working condition is regulated in collective agreements.

Questions about the position can be made to:

Project responsible, Associate Professor Caterina Zanella +46 -36-101691 e-mail: caterina.zanella@ju.se
Head of the department, Professor Salem Seifeddine, 036-101662 e-mail: salem.seifeddine@ju.se

Union representatives:
Saco-S, Mikael Palmgren, mikael.palmgren@ju.se or OFR, Thomas Axelsson, thomas.axelsson@ju.se. Contact phone number for them all is +46 36 10 10 00.

School of Engineering has high aspirations in terms of varied skills and therefore welcome applicants that complements our university with respect to equality and diversity.

Applications

Please send your application, including a letter of motivation and presentation, resume/CV via https://ju.mynetworkglobal.com/en/what:job/jobID:136223/  no later than March 5, 2017.