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Admission to PhD education in Engineering Sciences with Specialization in Tribology.
The BioTrib Marie Sklodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network focuses on Advanced Research Training for the Biotribology of Natural and Artificial Joints in the 21st Century. It is a newly funded European project, co-ordinated by the University of Leeds, with the aim to develop a unique, bioengineering-based, integrated approach to the development of early career researchers as future research and innovation leaders across interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral domains. The network consists of 5 core universities in Europe, and another 11 partner organisations, from academia, industry as well as the healthcare sector.
You will be working with Urban Wiklund in the Tribomaterials group, a research group which specializes in tribology and surface engineering, and in cooperation with the groups that specialize in developing and evaluating new biomaterials.
Project description: As a result of long-term studies developing alloys with high strength and minimal negative influence on surrounding tissues during degradation several different alloys are today used in clinics. In this project we want to further improve the function of these types of alloys when used as implants by exploring how to tailor their microstructure and process their surfaces. Powder bed fusion techniques allows for local control of the alloy microstructure, and combined with suitable post processing the aim is to produce surfaces that are optimized to resist wear and reduce friction.
Cobalt-chrome alloys will likely first be targeted and both process parameters and post processing routes will have to be developed. Also development of suitable tribological test routes, both as fundamental and simplified laboratory tests and in tests closer to the application, are central parts of the project. Throughout the project, advanced materials analysis will be crucial for the analysis of the as-printed micro structures, the surfaces in post processed condition and the worn surfaces. The position includes secondments to other partners in the consortium.
Work Duties: The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties can also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).
The PhD candidate is expected to:
These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the post.
The research studies will be carried out in collaboration between the research institute Swerim AB and Uppsala University.
Qualification required:
Additional qualifications: Experience in tribology or additive manufacturing will be considered a merit.
Admission requirements: A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programs if he or she:
- has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
- has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
- has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.
Rules governing PhD student candidates are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala university's rules and guidelines http://regler.uu.se
The eligibility criteria for this Marie Skodowska-Curie PhD position are as follows:
The advertised project will be carried out by a PhD student (“Early-stage Researcher”) at Uppsala University over a period of 42-48 months, in addition departmental duties at a level of at most 20% (typically teaching) will be expected.
Instructions for Application: Applications should include
Salary: According to local agreement for PhD students
Starting date: To be negotiated, but at the latest September 2021
Type of employment: Temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7
Scope of employment: 100%
For further information about the position please contact: Dr Alexandra Davydova (Alexandra.davydova@angstrom.uu.se)
Please submit your application by April 30, 2021, UFV-PA 2021/24.
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Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | To be negotiated, but at the latest September 2021 |
Salary | According to local agreement for PhD students |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 % |
City | Uppsala |
County | Uppsala län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | UFV-PA 2021/24 |
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Published | 20.Jan.2021 |
Last application date | 30.Apr.2021 11:59 PM CEST |