PhD student in materials chemistry, metal hydrides for the hydrogen society - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Chemistry - Ångström conducts research and education in the chemistry field. The department has more than 250 employees and has a turnover of 250 million SEK. At the department's six programs, we conduct very successful research of a high international standard. We have a large number of externally funded research projects, often with international cooperation and we see continued good growth in our subject area. The department has education assignments in engineering programs and master's programs. More information is available on our website. 

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University

Duties
PhD-student in the group of bulk materials within the research program for inorganic chemistry. The research focuses on how material properties are affected by chemical composition and crystal structure. For example, we study how the chemical composition affect the hydrogen absorption/desorption properties. An important area is new alloys for hydrogen compression and storage. The PhD-student will work in the border area between chemistry, physics and materials theory; more specifically, with the synthesis and characterizations of new high entropy alloys for application in hydrogen compression. The project will be carried out in the group of Professor Martin Sahlberg at the Department of Chemistry-Angstrom. The project is a collaboration between Uppsala University and Sandia National labs, US, as the international partner. Synthesis using high temperature methods such as electric arc furnace, induction furnace and possibly solid-gas methods will be used. Characterization will primarily be conducted using diffraction methods like single crystal X-ray diffraction, Neutron diffraction and in situ measurements using synchrotron radiation.

Requirements
Applicants should be highly motivated and interested in research in chemistry and physics as well as research on the hydrogen society. A suitable applicant has a master's degree in Materials Chemistry, Materials Physics or similar. To be successful on the proposed project, the applicant should have good knowledge of high temperature synthesis, diffraction (X-ray and neutron) as well as general knowledge of inorganic chemistry. Practical experience in metal hydrides and knowledge of other techniques for synthesis and analysis are merits. Documented proficiency in oral and written English is required. The applicant should want to work in an international and interdisciplinary research environment, and should have the social skills to work both in a team and independently

• 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 essentially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.
• very good oral and written proficiency in English.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Additional qualifications

• Knowledge in programming in Python is a merit
• Experience with LaTeX is desirable

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting on agreed date. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Martin Sahlberg, +46184713747, martin.sahlberg@kemi.uu.se 

Please submit your application by 7 September 2022, UFV-PA 2022/3019.

Are you considering moving to Sweden to work at Uppsala University? Find out more about what it´s like to work and live in Sweden.