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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