Postdoc in the field of Medium and High Entropy Alloys - DTU Construct

The Section for Materials and Surface Engineering at the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering of the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) invites applications for a Postdoc position in the field of medium and high entropy alloys. If you are establishing your career as scientist and you are looking for the best possible foundation for fulfilling your ambitions, it is the right place for you.

You are expected to start your work soonest possible, and you will work on your project for 15 months.

Responsibilities and qualifications
The goal of the project is to optimize mechanical properties of medium and high entropy alloys via deformation, recrystallization and precipitation of second-phase particles. Deformation mechanisms and possible phase transformations in these alloys will also be analyzed using electron diffraction and HREM. The work will include casting, thermomechanical treatments, mechanical testing, sample preparation and microstructure characterization using electron microscopy techniques. You will be responsible for conducting these experiments and making correlations between measured microstructural parameters and mechanical behavior.

We are interested in applicants with a strong background in physical metallurgy and mechanical engineering, who have significant practical experience in transmission electron microscopy, electron diffraction, X-ray diffraction, electron backscatter diffraction and tensile testing of small specimens. Previous experience in the field of medium and high entropy alloys is a plus. Excellent communication skills in English (both writing and speaking) are essential.

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 15 months. 

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Further information
Further information may be obtained from Dr. Oleg Mishin, e-mail [email protected] .  

You can read more about Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at www.construct.dtu.dk .

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Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 6 April 2023 (Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

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