1. PhD student position in hydrogen technology and additive manufacturing

Join a team with strong national and international network in the field of the rapidly expanding area of additive manufacturing, with unique opportunities to develop you skills and knowledge and make a difference for the future by contributing to the sustainable development involving green hydrogen energy!

Information about the department
The main competencies at the Department of Industrial and Materials Science are found in the areas of: Human-Technology Interaction, Form and Function, Modeling and Simulation, Product Development, Materials, Production and in the interaction between these areas. The research develops the industrial process, from need to finished product while creating added value. To combine skills throughout the whole chain distinguishes the department both nationally and internationally. Here we gather internationally prominent researchers, in dynamic and outstanding research environments, as well as in national and international research networks.

Information about the research
The Division of Materials and Manufacture is part of the Department of Industrial and Materials Science. The division addresses research questions related to additive manufacturing, powder technology, surface engineering, 2D-materials like graphene, surface coatings, nanomaterials, metal cutting and grinding. The division is the host for the national competence centre CAM2 (Centre for Additive Manufacturing - Metals (http://www.chalmers.se/en/centres/cam2/Pages/default.aspx) which takes the step in development of new materials for additive manufacturing (AM) and design for AM. The division is also active in the new competence center TechForH2 that concentrates on the technology for the use of hydrogen. Here additive manufacturing for hydrogen fuel supply systems is included. The AM activities at the division already involves among the largest groups in AM across Europe with senior researchers, post-docs, PhD students. Now we are seeking a PhD student with interest in metal additive manufacturing, in particular Laser Based Powder Bed Fusion (LB-PBF) with particular emphasis of manufacturing and characterization.

Major responsibilities
The position is connected to the new competence center on TechForH2. In the project, additive manufacturing (laser base powder bed fusion) is used as a means for high performance metallic parts for hydrogen fuel supply systems. The focus are the design, manufacturing, post-processing, surface engineering and characterization. The major responsibility as a PhD student is to perform own research in the research group of Powder Metallurgy and Additive Manufacturing. The position may also include teaching on undergraduate and master's levels as well as supervising of master's students to a certain extent. Another important aspect involves collaboration within academia and industry.

Qualifications
A MSc degree awarded corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits by an internationally recognized university in materials science, mechanical engineering, material mechanics, physics and/or production engineering is required. Experience and good knowledge of metallic materials are considered as advantages.
An interest and curiosity in the subject as well as good analytical skills are desirable. The applicant is expected to be proficient i both verbal and written English. Skills in CAD, powder-bed fusion technology, materials characterization, microscopy, etc., are considered as merits. Applicants are expected to demonstrate good potential within research including project management, and education.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of 4.5 years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20220354 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Application deadline: 15 August, 2022

For questions, please contact:
Professor Lars Nyborg (group leader)
lars.nyborg@chalmers.se

Professor Emmy Yu Cao (topic leader Tech4H2)
yu.cao@chalmers.se

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2. PhD student position in 2D nanomaterials for next generation batteries

This is a fully funded position with a competitive salary, and social benefits according to Swedish standards.
We offer excellent working conditions, and access to world-class facilities and infrastructure.

Major responsibilities
The main research activities will be conducted at Division of Materials and Manufacture with close collaboration with researchers from international Universities. The graphene and related 2D materials will be synthesized and used as electrode materials for next generation batteries, including multivalent ion battery, sodium ion battery, Li-S batteries. Their energy storage mechanisms will be investigated by advanced characterization methods. You are expected to develop new ideas and solve problems that arise as you carry out the project. You will be part in different project groups and the work has an experimental focus. Being part of this collaborative project, you will be involved in a multidisciplinary environment and working with international researchers.

10 percent of your time will be dedicated to departmental duties, especially teaching on the undergraduate level.

Industrial and Materials Science (IMS)
The main competencies at the Department of Industrial and Materials Science are found in the areas of: Human-Technology Interaction | Form and Function | Modeling and Simulation | Product Development | Material | Production and in the interaction between these areas. The research develops the industrial process, from need to finished product while creating added value. To combine skills throughout the whole chain distinguishes the department both nationally and internationally. Here we gather internationally prominent researchers, in dynamic and outstanding research environments, as well as in national and international research networks.

The division of Materials and Manufacture is a part of the Department of Industrial and Materials Science. The division covers the entire value chain from materials design, processing and characterisation to machining of primarily metals. We employ a range of technologies - powder metallurgy, electroplating, additive manufacturing and material removal - and a range of advanced characterisation techniques. Our work is interdisciplinary by nature and is addressing topics that have a direct impact on sustainability. The division is collaborating closely with other universities and research institutes and is implementing industry-academia partnerships through collaborative projects and strategic initiatives such as the National Competence Centre for Additive Manufacturing - Metal (CAM2) and the Chalmers Centre for Metal Cutting Research (MCR).

Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master's level degree in Material science, polymer chemistry, physics, chemical engineering or related disciplines corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in a relevant field, awarded by an internationally recognized university.

Th position also requires:

· You are highly motivated, with strong passion and enthusiastic to the material science and battery field.
· Good knowledge of advanced materials, characterization method and hand on skills.
· Strong interest in the fabrication of battery devices.
· A very good capability of communicating scientific results in English, both orally and in writing.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20220318 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Application deadline: 1 August, 2022

For questions, please contact:
Dr. Jinhua Sun, jinhua@chalmers.se

Professor Uta Klement, Head of division
uta.klement@chalmers.se

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