Stillingstittel:
PhD RESEARCH FELLOW IN PROCESSING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF BIOCOMPATIBLE PIEZOELECTRIC CERAMIC COATI

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Faculty of Natural Sciences and TechonologyDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering

Jobbnorge ID: 121460

A PhD research position in the field of synthesis, characterization and optimization of piezoelectric ceramic coatings for biomedical applications is available. The position is financed under the Research Council of Norway FRINATEK scheme through the project "Piezoimplants". The project focuses on the development of biocompatible ceramic coatings and aims to optimize these for load-bearing, biomedical applications. Research aspects range from the development of processing routines over microstructural characterization of the coatings to testing of mechanical properties and long-term reliability. A comprehensive understanding of the relationship between ceramic microstructure, substrate properties, mechanical and piezoelectric behavior should be established. The project is embedded in collaborations with colleagues at NTNU, other research projects and international partners.

The candidate should hold a university degree (Master of Science or equivalent) in materials science and engineering, ceramic engineering, materials chemistry/physics or equivalent. Background and experience in synthesis of inorganic materials, ceramics processing and materials characterization including mechanical properties as well as electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction is desired. Additional expertise in dielectric and piezoelectric characterization techniques or piezoresponse force microscopy would be of interest. We search for a person that is creative, innovative and can work independently. The applicant should have good communication skills and should be willing to collaborate with other researchers in the cross-disciplinary group of people connected to this project. Parts of the work will be performed at our collaborating institutions in Norway and abroad.

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). The BSc grade must be C or better. 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: Dr Julia Glaum, phone +47 73 593 983, e-mail: Julia.Glaum (at) ntnu.no.

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