2 PhD positions in the field Mechanical Engineering, programme: Materials Science

26 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Institute of Materials Research of the Slovak Academy of Sciences

Research Field

Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Slovakia

Application Deadline

16 Jun 2023 - 23:59 (Europe/Bratislava)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Offer Starting Date

1 Sep 2023

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

European Union / Next Generation EU

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Institute of Materials Research of the Slovak Academy of Sciences offers a four-year doctoral study on the research topics:

1. Development of nano/microfibres by needle-lees for applications in energy and environmental Technologies

2.Soft magnetic composites based on surface-modified ferromagnetic powder particles

Features of the job vacancy.

• Job position: PhD student.
• Working hours: 37.5 hours a week.
• Remuneration: Scholarship €1,025.50 monthly /€1194 monthly after dissertation exam (normally after 24th month of study)
• Estimated duration of the contract: 48 months.

Research Topics:

1. Development of nano/microfibres by needle-lees for applications in energy and environmental Technologies

Supervisor: Prof. RNDr. Ján Dusza, DrSc.  ([email protected] ) 

Annotation: Dissertation thesis will be oriented to the preparation of nano/microfiber systems produced by the needleless electrospinning method in combination with modern post-spinning technologies, which are expected to have great potential in the field of energy and environmental applications. The expected contribution of the thesis is to study and explain the relationship between the preparation conditions, the microstructure formation and the selected functional properties of the developed nanofibers. The preparation of the given materials requires knowledge of inorganic and analytical chemistry. The new fiber systems have the task of modifying electrode and separator materials in modern batteries and also developing a material suitable for photocatalytically active membranes. The aim of the thesis is also to predict the application possibilities of the studied materials on the basis of the obtained results.

2. Soft magnetic composites based on surface-modified ferromagnetic powder particles

Supervisor: Ing.  Radovan Bureš, CSc.  ([email protected] ) 

Annotation: Soft Magnetic Composites (SMC) are modern functional materials, the importance and application of which is continuously growing with increasing emphasis on efficient energy conversion. Increasing the operating frequency of magnetically soft materials is a way to increase performance and at the same time to miniaturize components such as electric motors and frequency converters. SMC are usually produced by powder metallurgy technologies. The subject of study will be the latest methods of preparation, coating, pressing and sintering of powdered ferromagnetic materials. The goal will be to investigate the influence of morphological characteristics of coated magnetic particles on electrical, magnetic and mechanical properties of compacted materials. Advanced methods of surface modification, geometric shape and particle size will be used, focusing on the identification and optimization of microstructural and physical properties of powder composite systems.

 

These PhD. positions are opened in collaboration with the Faculty of Materials, Metallurgy and Recycling of Technical University of Košice, in the field: "Mechanical Engineering" in the program "Materials Science".

The admission procedure is therefore managed by the Faculty of Materials, Metallurgy and Recycling of Technical University of Košice.  https://fmmr.tuke.sk/wps/portal/fmmr/studium/doktorandske-studium

 

For further questions, please get in touch with supervisors: Prof. RNDr. Ján Dusza, DrSc.  ([email protected] ),   Ing.  Radovan Bureš, CSc.  ([email protected] ) 

If you are interested, we also strongly recommend contacting the supervisor before the  09/06/2023.

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Physics » Solid state physics

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The candidate should have theoretical knowledge and practical experience in at least one of the fields: solid state physics, inorganic, analytical or physical chemistry, metallurgy, mechanical engineering, or materials science. The candidate is expected to have a strong drive to pursue research, be organized and ambitious, and work independently. As our group collaborates with other research groups, teamwork, collaborative skills, and a good ability to speak and write in English are beneficial.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://fmmr.tuke.sk/wps/portal/fmmr/studium/doktorandske-studium

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institute of Materials Research of the Slovak Academy of Sciences

Country

Slovakia

City

Košice

Postal Code

04001

Street

Watsonova 47

Where to apply

Website

https://eprihlaska.tuke.sk/eprihlaska/pages/odosielatel/rozhranie_odosielatela…

Contact

State/Province

Slovakia

City

Košice

Website

https://websrv.saske.sk/imr/en/

Street

Watsonova 47

Postal Code

040 01

STATUS: EXPIRED