PhD student position in Energy storage for intelligent wireless sensors

The Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience (MC2) focuses on research, innovation and education within the fields of future electronics, photonics, bio- and nanosystems. A close collaboration with Swedish and international partners within academy, industry and society enables scientific excellence and creates an innovative environment. In addition to the 200 researchers and PhD students, MC2 houses a cleanroom for micro- and nanofabrication with state-of-the-art equipment.

In the Micro- and Nanosystems group of the Electronics Materials and Systems Laboratory, we conduct research on the preparation of micro- and nanostructured materials in order to realise devices for a broad range of applications. A current focus for us is on energy harvesting and energy storage for intelligent wireless sensors exploiting nanofibrous materials based on carbon.

-The details of the research activities may be found at http://www.chalmers.se/en/departments/mc2/laboratories/BNSL/Pages/default.aspx

Major responsibilities
This position is for a PhD student who will primarily be working on developing and characterizing novel materials for energy storage in supercapacitors - all constituents of the supercapacitor device are interesting to develop - electrodes, electrolyte, separator, collectors as well as the packaging solution, with attention to the particular requirements of different challenging applications (e g in vivo or at high temperature).

As a new co-worker in our group, you will work together in a team with more senior Ph D students to tackle the challenges of improving supercapacitor performance by material development and characterization. Your major responsibilities are to pursue your own doctoral studies as a constructive contribution to projects undertaken by the Micro- and Nanosystems group. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing. The appointment offers an opportunity to qualify for further research positions within academia or industry. Included in your work is also to some extent taking part in the supervision and teaching of students.

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of four years, plus teaching and other departmental duties. A monthly salary is paid. There are no tuition fees for PhD studies at Chalmers.

Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student, you must be a Master of Science in Engineering with a profile towards physics, chemistry, electronics or materials, corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits. You need to be fluent in English and should be able to demonstrate excellent team-working skills as well as a high capacity to carry out advanced experimental work. 

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20160385 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:


• Application: (Please name the document: APPLICATION, Family name, reference number)
- CV
- Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
- Two references that we can contact.
• Personal letter/Qualifications: (Please name the document as: QUALIFICATIONS, family name, ref. number) 
- 1-3 pages where you introduce yourself and present your qualifications.
- Previous research fields and main research results.
- Future goals and research focus. Are there any specific projects and research issues you are primarily interested in?
• Other:
- Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
- Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, eg. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 30 October, 2016

For questions, please contact:


Peter Enoksson, EMSL
peter.enoksson@chalmers.se

Per Lundgren, EMSL
per.lundgren@chalmers.se


   



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