PhD Position in Glass-Forming Biocompatible Ti-Based Materials at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in Spain
The objective of this project is to tailor amorphous / glassy Ti-alloys containing neither toxic nor allergic additions and to understand the correlation between chemistry, glassy structure and mechanical response (elastic & plastic behavior). The project will make use of two processing options: controlled solidification (different casting methods, cooling rates ranging between 103-106 ºC/s) and powder metallurgy. Tasks: a) synthesis of glassy materials (different processing routes); b) in-depth structural characterisation (XRD, electron microscopy); c) glassy phase thermal stability and crystallization kinetics (using DSC, DTA, TGA); d) Net-shape processing – thermoplastic forming in supercooled liquid region; e) elastic and plastic deformation behavior (nanoidentation, ultrasonic measurements, mechanical tests etc); f) finite element simulations of the mechanical behaviour.
Appointment
The appointment will be on a temporary basis for a maximum period of 3 years (PhD student, regular employment contract).
The remuneration will be in line with the EC rules for Marie Curie grant holders (Early-Stage Researchers, ITN).
https://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/index.htm
Rquirements:
- Degree- University Master degree in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering or Materials Sciences with high grades.
- Knowledge and experience in materials science (sample preparation, x-ray diffraction, thermal and microstructural characterisation, etc,), Programming skills, Advanced computer knowledge (Microsoft office, Databases, Image Editors).
- Fluent in English. Good Spanish knowledge will be an added-value. Team work ability.
Eligibility:
- The candidate must have no PhD and less than 4 years’ research experience.
- The applicant must not have spent more than 12 months in the country (Spain) of the host/recruiting institution in the 3 years prior to selection.
How to Apply
Applications (in English) including:
- A letter of motivation describing your interest in the position,
- A CV,
- A copy of your Master degree,
- A certification of your marks.
- Two letters of recommendation
- A photo,
should be sent by e-mail to the following addresses, quoting the project name “BioTiNet-UAB”:
- Prof. Dr. M.D. Baró ([email protected])
- Prof. Dr. J. Sort ([email protected])
Persons to Contact for Further Information
- Prof. Dr. M.D. Baró ([email protected])
- Prof. Dr. J. Sort ([email protected])
Some background material can be found at:
https://www.lmt.uab.es and www.biotinet.eu
Job Title: Early-Stage Researcher (PhD student position)
Project Title: Glass-forming biocompatible Ti-based materials
Application Deadline: March 15, 2011
Expected Starting Date: May 1, 2011
Recruiting Institution:
Dept. Physics; Fac, Sciences; Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Edifici Cc; 08193 Bellaterra Spain
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City, Country : Bellaterra; Cerdanyola del Vallès; Spain
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