Postdoctoral position in Biomedical Engineering with a focus on numerical modelling of additively manufactured alloys - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Full-time temporary position for two years starting August 2022 or as agreed upon

BmS is a research group in the Division of Biomedical Engineering at theDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering at Uppsala University. The focus of the group is on development and characterization of new biomaterials for applications mainly in orthopaedics, with a specific focus on additive manufacturing (3D-printing). There are currently approximately 20 people in the research group.

More information on the profile of the research group can be found at:
http://www.materialvetenskap.uu.se/bms/

Project description: Magnesium-based alloys are some of the most promising materials for future degradable implants. With the help of additive manufacturing, patient-specific implants can be created. However, there is limited knowledge of how to manufacture these types of materials using additive manufacturing. One of the challenges is the high reactivity of magnesium, which leads to evaporation in the chamber and too high levels of intermetallic compounds, resulting in excessive degradation rates. One solution could be amorphous alloys. This project aims to use numerical models to develop such types of materials, and design alloys with appropriate degradation and mechanical properties.

Work duties: The work duties within this interdisciplinary research project include conducting high-quality research, in collaboration with other team members, from the design and manufacturing of the alloys, to characterization of the same, results analysis and finally publication of the work. The work involves, among other things, to plan and carry out different types of studies in numerical modelling of materials, in particular through thermodynamic calculations and the development of numerical nucleation and growth models and their implementation in finite element software. Some verification experiments are also expected to be completed, including through synchrotron and neutron studies. The work also includes analysing the results and, through scientific articles and presentations at international conferences, spread the new knowledge.

The position may include some supervision of students in undergraduate and postgraduate education.

Qualification requirements: To qualify for an employment as a postdoctor, you must have a doctoral degree, or equivalent.  The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for the employment. The starting point of the three-year frame period is the application deadline. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc.

For this position, a PhD in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics or related fields is required. We also require documented experience of numerical modelling such as finite element analysis or phase field models. We also require documented experience of numerical modelling of thermodynamic data and/or numerical nucleation and growth models.

We require very good written and oral skills in English as well as very good scientific writing skills.

We require the ability to work in a focused and structured manner within given time frames, both individually and in a team, and to be able to collaborate in an interdisciplinary environment with colleagues both within and outside the department.

When assessing applications, special emphasis will be placed on applicants' documented experience of publishing scientific work in high-quality journals and giving presentations at scientific meetings. 

Additional qualifications: Experience with relevant neutron and synchrotron measurement methods is highly desirable. Experience in obtaining external research grants is also highly desirable.

Application procedure: The application shall include

• Cover letter including a short description of yourself, your research interests and why you are suitable for the position (max 2 pages)
• CV (max 2 pages)
• List of publications
• Copies of 3 publications of particular relevance
• Copy of your PhD degree, grades and other merits of relevance. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Name and contact information to at least two reference persons (e-mail address and phone no.).

The application shall be written in English.

Salary: Individual salary.

Starting date: August 2022 or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary position 2 years according to central collective agreement.

Scope of employment: 100 %

For further information about the position please contact: project leader – Prof. Cecilia Persson, cecilia.persson@angstrom.uu.se

Please submit your application by 8 April 2022, UFV-PA 2022/435.

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