Postdoc in Corrosion Science - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

At the Division of Surface and Corrosion Science, Department of Chemistry, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, fundamental research on hydrogen interactions with microstructures of metals and alloys are carried out by utilizing world-class synchrotron and neutron techniques, in collaboration with academic and industrial experts in the techniques and metal corrosion. The postdoc researcher will play a key role in the research projects financed by Swedish Science Council and Swedish Innovation Agency. In addition to advanced microstructure characterization and electrochemical measurements, the postdoc will join and perform beamtime measurements in collaboration with the research team, analyze the data, summarize the results, present the results at international conferences and publish the key findings at peer-reviewed scientific journals. The postdoc researcher will be employed by KTH, with the same insurances as all other employees at KTH. 

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
• Works in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH
• Possibilities to learn and utilize world-class techniques at synchrotron and neutron facilities in Sweden and other countries
• Broad collaboration with academic and industrial experts in the research field

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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.
• We prefer that you have a strong education background in material science and engineering, have solid knowledge of microstructure of metals and alloys, and skillful in microstructure characterization. It is desirable that you have a certain research experience in the field of corrosion science and engineering. 
• Experience with advanced techniques for microstructure characterization such as SEM, TEM, EBSD, XRD, etc.
• Experience with surface chemical analysis techniques such as XPS, SIMS, etc.
• Skillful in electrochemical techniques, e.g., polarization and impedance spectroscopy.  
• Good communication skills of the English language in both its written and spoken forms since it's required during daily work.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline.
• Knowledge and research experience on hydrogen-induced stress corrosion cracking and hydrogen embrittlement of metals and alloys.
• Knowledge and experience with synchrotron and neutron techniques.
• Knowledge and ability to perform modelling with DFT and FEM.  
• It is a plus if you have some experience and are familiar with synchrotron and neutron techniques. 
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Personal skills

As a postdoc researcher, you should have a good ability to carry out research independently, such as performing experiments, analyzing and presenting the results, and writing scientific publications. Being a key member in the research team, it is also important that you have good communication and collaborative abilities. Certain teaching abilities are also beneficial. 

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.

Trade union representatives

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Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Publication list, highlight the ones related to corrosion and you are the first author.
• Copy of doctoral diploma from your previous university. Translations into English or Swedish if the original document has not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Maximum two pages long

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

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.

Others

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