PhD position (4 years): Development of metal matrix composites strengthened with continuous oxide network prepared from ALD-coated powders.

10 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Institute of materials and machine mechanics Slovak Academy of Sciences

Department

Division of new materials and technologies

Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineering
Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Slovakia

Application Deadline

30 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37,5

Offer Starting Date

1 Sep 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

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

No

Offer Description

The aim of this doctoral thesis is the development of new types of metal matrix composites, stabilized and reinforced by the continuous network of oxides with nanometric thickness. These composites will be prepared by the consolidation of atomized metal powders (Al, Ti, Mg) coated with thin amorphous Al2O3 layers using atomic layer deposition (ALD) technology. The coated metal powders will be further processed by the powder metallurgy (PM) methods in order to prepare bulk composites with increased mechanical and physical properties. During the PhD. study, the student will be responsible for: 1. preparation of Al2O3 coatings on metal powders by ALD method, optimization of layer thickness and processing parameters 2. preparation of bulk composites from these powders by PM methods, 3. complex microstructural characterization, mechanical testing and measurement of physical properties, 4. study on the influence of Al2O3 layer thickness on the thermal stability of composites, mechanical and physical properties, 5. study of the influence of heat treatment on the mechanical and physical properties. During the study, the PhD. student is expected to handle the preparation of samples using PM technologies, will use the methods of thermal analysis (TGA, DSC, DTA) and electron microscopy (SEM, TEM), spectrometric methods (EBSD, EDS, EELS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), mechanical (tensile tests, DMA), creep tests and fractography. The PhD. thesis will be supported by the VEGA research project. Previous experience in material science, metallurgy, analysis and characterization methods, active knowledge of the English language, ability to work in a dynamic team and independence are required.

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

- Previous experience in material engineering, metallurgy, analysis and characterization methods,

- Active knowledge of the English language,

- Ability to work in a dynamic team and independence are required.

Specific Requirements

Please, send your CV (incl. the list of publications, citations, and conferences is existing), the motivation letter, and 2 reference letters.

Send it to Dr. Peter Krížik, [email protected] .

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Years of Research Experience

None

Additional Information
Benefits

- a competitive scholarship

- working in the young international dynamic team

- SAS dormitory lodging at a low monthly wage - involved in the project

- travelling, conferences, collaborative basis

Eligibility criteria

- Master degree or equivalent.

- Ability to work independently, collaborate with member of team and other teams

- English literacy

 

Selection process

The applications will be considered individually and based on the sent documents the promising applicants. Candidates will be invited for the internal preselection. The online interview of candidates will take place in May 2024. The candidates will be informed about the selection results before May 31st , 2024.  The preselected candidates must pass an admissions interview at the University.

Candidates will receive more detailed information upon inquiry.

Additional comments

Data protection: All application documents sent in connection with this call will be safely stored, used only for the preselection process, and will not be provided to any third party. Personal data will be kept for six months and then will be erased.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institute of Materials and Machine Mechanics, Slovak Academy of Sciences

Country

Slovakia

City

Bratislava

Postal Code

845 13

Street

Dubravska cesta 9

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Bratislava

Website

http://www.umms.sav.sk/

Street

Dúbravská cesta 9

Postal Code

845 13

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED