Stillingstittel:
PhD RESEARCH FELLOW IN MATERIALS SCIENCE - HYDROTHERMAL SYNTHESIS OF PIEZOELECTRIC MATERIALS

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Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology

Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Jobbnorge ID: 123103

A PhD research fellowship in the field of hydrothermal synthesis of functional piezoelectric materials is available. In this project in situ techniques using X-ray diffraction will be applied to investigate the nucleation and growth of piezo- and ferroelectric oxide nanorods and hierarchical nanostructures under hydrothermal conditions. The aim is to provide guidelines for fabrication of piezo- and ferroelectric oxide nanorods and hierarchical nanostructures by hydrothermal synthesis. The major part of the experimental work will take place at international large infrastructure facilities like ESRF in Grenoble. The position is funded by the Toppforsk project "From aqueous solutions to oxide thin films and hierarchical structures", which aims for a fundamental breakthrough in aqueous based synthesis of oxide nanomaterials, particularly lead-free piezoelectrics. The Toppforsk funding is a new, targeted initiative by The Research Council of Norway for providing substantial, long-term funding to research groups that have the potential to become international leaders in their field.

 

The candidate should hold a university degree (Master of Science or equivalent) in materials chemistry, materials science and engineering, ceramic engineering, or equivalent. We search for candidates with background in synthesis of inorganic materials, ceramics processing and materials characterization (i.e. X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, piezoelectric measurements). We search for a person that is creative, innovative and can work independently. The person we are searching for has good communication skills and is able to collaborate with other PhD candidates and researchers in the project as well as international collaborators.

 

Detailed information on our PhD programs is found at: http://www.ntnu.no/nt/english/phd

The regulations for PhD programs at NTNU state that the applicant must have a master degree or equivalent with at least 5 years of studies and an average grade of A or B within a scale of A-E for passing grades (A best) and C or better on the BSc. Candidates from universities outside Norway are kindly requested to send a Diploma Supplement or a similar document, which describes in detail the study and grade system and the rights for further studies associated with the obtained degree:

http://ec.europa.eu/education/policies/rec_qual/recognition/diploma_en.html

 

Applicants must agree to participate in organized doctoral study programs within the period of the appointment. A contract will be drawn up regarding the period of appointment and work related duties.

 

The appointment of the PhD will be made according to Norwegian guidelines for universities and university colleges and to the general regulations regarding university employees. All applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English (in speaking and writing). PhD scholarship recipients are employed for three years in the position. The position as PhD research fellow is remunerated according to the Norwegian State salary scale. There is a 2% deduction for superannuation contribution.

For more information about the position please contact: Professor Mari-Ann Einarsrud, e-mail: mari-ann.einarsrud (at) ntnu.no or Associate Professor Sverre Magnus Selbach,

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Arbeidsgiver Navn: NTNU - Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelig

Arbeidsgiver adresse: 7491 TRONDHEIM

Job kort beskrivelse: University and higher education teachers

Land: Norge

Region: Sør-Trøndelag

Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge

Lønn valuta: NOK

Lønn periode: Pr. år