Doctoral student in Engineering Physics with focus on Energy Materials

The Department of Natural Sciences (NAT) is based at Campus Sundsvall, where we educate and conduct research in the subjects of biology, physics, chemistry, engineering, technical design and engineering physics.

The FSCN research center forms a strong research environment in materials and process technology. We work multidisciplinary and develop knowledge and technology that primarily enables resource-efficient processes, new or improved functionality of bio-based materials, and energy materials. Through close collaboration with companies, we stay updated on market needs and support the development of knowledge in the industry.

The research group in materials physics mainly researches nanomaterials for energy storage and energy conversion. For example, we develop methods for large-scale production of graphene for supercapacitors and batteries and nanomaterials for triboelectric nanogenerators. We are now looking for a doctoral student for research in energy materials.

Main tasks and responsibilities
Own doctoral education including research (80-100%) as well as teaching and administrative work (0-20%).

Requirements and assessment
The basic eligibility required is a completed degree at advanced level, or completed courses of at least 240 higher education credits (of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level) or essentially equivalent knowledge acquired in some other way within or outside the country. The special eligibility required is at least 90 higher education credits in engineering physics or essentially equivalent qualifications acquired in some other way within or outside the country.

Personal qualities such as the ability to collaborate, the ability to take initiatives, and the suitability for doctoral studies will be taken into consideration together with the formal subject knowledge. A brief description of the applicant's visions and goals must be included in the application. You should also have a good ability to express yourself in English, in speech and in writing.

The preparation of the employment follows the forms specified in Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance and continues in accordance with Mid Sweden University's employment regulations.

Terms of employment
The doctoral student employment refers to an employment that corresponds to four years of full-time studies and is expected to lead to a doctoral degree, with sub-reconciliation and evaluation at half-time (licentiate degree / half-time seminar). Expected starting date is 2022-09-01 or according to agreement.

Place of employment: Sundsvall

Information: Further information about the employment is provided by Head of Department Madelen Olofsson, Mid Sweden University, 010-142 8867, [email protected] or subject representative in Engineering Physics, Associate Professor Jonas Örtegren, Mid Sweden University, 010-142 7852, [email protected] . See also www.miun.se/en/fscn .

Salary: According to the Mid Sweden University salary ladder for doctoral students.

Application: The application must be written in Swedish or English and contain a cover letter stating why you are interested in the position and in what way our research area corresponds to your interests and your educational background. The application must also contain a CV, diploma or equivalent, and other documents that you want to refer to (transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).

Welcome with your application via our recruitment system no later than 2022-06-12.

Mid Sweden University has two campuses; in Sundsvall and in Östersund, both located close to students, colleagues and the surrounding society. At the same time, it is located conveniently close to the sea, forests and mountains, which provides a great quality of life. Here, new knowledge is created by means of internationally successful research and education that contribute to the development of our society. This way, we actively contribute to a sustainable future and a better world. Welcome to a university where people meet, get inspired and think in new ways.  Mid Sweden University works actively for equal opportunities and strives to embrace the qualities that diversity and equality bring to the organization. Prior to any recruitment work, Mid Sweden University has taken a position on consulting support, recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore kindly ask media vendors, recruitment sites and the like not to contact us.

• Contract type

  Full time

• First day of employment

  2022-09-01 or according to agreement

• Salary

  According to the Mid Sweden University salary ladder for doctoral students

• Number of positions

  1

• Working hours

  100%

• City

  Sundsvall

• County

  Västernorrlands län

• Country

  Sweden

• Reference number

  MIUN 2022/1121

• Union representative
• Ummis Jonsson, SACO, 010-1428809
• Per Bergman, Fackförbundet ST, 010-1428371
• Published

  2022-05-10

• Last application date

  2022-06-12

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