Doctoral student in Materials Science – Developing Sustainable Cemented Carbide Materials

This recruitment is within the AIM-NEXT project funded by the Horizon Europe Framework Programme and will be carried out in collaboration with industry. More information: AIM-NEXT | Next generation (aimnext.eu)

The applicant must meet the mobility rules, more information is available at: Information | AIMNEXT

Project description

Third-cycle subject: Materials Science and Engineering

Do you want to be part of research that can change the tool materials of the future? We are looking for a PhD student for an innovative project that aims to replace cobalt in cemented carbide with an iron-based binder phase. By utilizing martensitic transformation, we strive to create materials with exceptional mechanical properties for rock drilling.

The project combines thermodynamic and kinetic modeling via ICME (Integrated and Computational Materials Engineering), experimental material characterization with advanced microscopy and spectroscopy, and an in-depth evaluation of the materials' properties.

At the Unit for Structures, you will work in an international research environment, in collaboration with experts in theoretical, computational and experimental studies of materials. You will have the opportunity to be part of developing sustainable solutions for industry and have access to advanced infrastructure and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Supervision: Annika Borgenstam is proposed to supervise the doctoral student. Decisions are made on admission.

What we offer

• The possibility to study in a dynamic and international research environment in collaboration with industries and prominent universities from all over the world.
• A workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH’s Doctoral student salary agreement and aligned with the MSCA regulations.
• A postgraduate education at an institution that is active and supportive in matters pertaining to working conditions, gender equality and diversity as well as study environment.
• Work and study in Stockholm, close to nature and the water.
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH.

Admission requirements

To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:

• passed a second cycle degree (for example a master's degree), or
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle higher education credits, or
• acquired, in some other way within or outside the country, substantially equivalent knowledge

The applicant must also fulfill the mobility rules, more information on: Information | AIMNEXT

In addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement for English equivalent to English B/6.

Selection

In order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed upon their ability to:

• independently pursue his or her work
• collaborate with others,
• have a professional approach and
• analyse and work with complex issues.

After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal competency. 

Target degree: Doctoral degree

Information regarding admission and employment

Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years ' time. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.

Union representatives

Contact information for union representatives.

Doctoral section (Students’ union on KTH Royal Institute of Technology)

Contact information for doctoral section.

To apply for the position

Apply for the position and admission both through KTH’s recruitment system and by sending your application (single PDF, name format: “surname_name_DC.pdf”) to aimnext@upc.edu with subject “AIM-NEXT DC APPLICATION”. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement and on AIM-NEXT | Next generation (aimnext.eu).

Applications must be received at the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

Applications must include the following elements:

• CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Application letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue research studies, about what your academic interests are and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Maximum 2 pages long)
• Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled language requirements (see above). Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages. Copies of originals must be certified.
• Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.
• A completed application form for AIM-NEXT positions found at: Application form | AIMNEXT

Other information

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