PhD student position in Polymeric Materials and Composites

The department of Materials and Manufacturing Technology consists of six research groups. The research activities span from basic research on nanostructural materials to product- and process related issues within materials and manufacturing technology.

The research is carried out in close collaboration with national and international industries and universities. Our graduate as well as undergraduate education is organized in a wide range of courses, we are involved in four masters’ programmes and three graduate schools.


Information about the project
The Department of Materials and Manufacturing Technology consists of six research groups and has a total staff of around 75 persons. The research activities span from basic research on nanostructural materials to product- and process related issues within materials and manufacturing technology. The research is carried out in close collaboration with national and international industries and universities. Our graduate as well as undergraduate education is organized in a wide range of courses, we are involved in three masters’ programmes and three research schools.

We offer a PhD position in the area of flow and rheological properties of nanomaterials of relevance to composite and paper manufacturing. The goal is to obtain an enhanced understanding of the rheological behavior of aqueous suspensions/gels containing cellulosic nanomaterials and propose relevant rheological models contributing to a successful processing of such systems. Time- as well as frequency-dependent mechanical behaviour in simple and more complex flow situations is to be evaluated by means of rheometry. Suspensions of the above type are known to build-up network structures and a further aim is to find correlations between structural characteristics and resulting rheological behaviour. Modelling as well as experimental work is expected in this context.

The research project will be funded by the Wallenberg Wood Science Center (WWSC). WWSC is a joint research centre at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and Chalmers University of Technology, which aims to build a material research program that can develop new products using the Swedish forests.

Major responsibilities
Research along the lines indicated in the preceeding section will be the main task for the candidate. The PhD education also comprises one year of advanced courses.The candidate is futhermore expected to take an active part in the teaching duties at the department. The research results will be disseminated in Swedish and English, and good skills in writing and speaking these languages are therefore valuable.

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

Qualifications
The candidate should be interested in both experimental and modelling work. We believe that a suitable background is M Sc in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Engineering Physics (or similar education). Good knowledge in polymer science, flow behaviour and rheology is an advantage. 

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


Application deadline: 2016-11-24

For questions, please contact:
Professor Antal Boldizar, Materials and Manufacturing Technology, e-mail: antal.boldizar@chalmers.se, phone +46 31 772 1314
Dr Roland Kadar, Materials and Manufacturing Technology, e-mail: roland.kadar@chalmers.se, phone +46 31 772 1256

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Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our eight Areas of Advance; Building Futures, Energy, Information & Communication Technology, Life Science, Materials Science, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!