Doctoral researcher (Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences)

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The Engineering Materials Science is part of Material Sciences and Environmental Engineering Unit within the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences of Tampere University. The research in the Engineering Materials Science unit (https://www.tuni.fi/en/about-us/engineering-materials-science) covers topics from metallic materials, ceramics, coatings, plastics, rubber materials, composites, fiber materials, materials characterization, tribology and paper converting and packaging technologies. The Materials Characterization research group (https://www.tuni.fi/en/research/materials-characterization) focuses on structural characterization of materials. The research interests are wide-ranging in the area of materials characterization, the main focus, being on materials microstructural characteristics and their relation on other material properties and on non-destructive material performance evaluation. Research on detailed microstructural characteristics of various materials is based on utilization of multi-scale characterization methods including electron microscopy with microanalysis and electron diffraction techniques and X-ray diffraction analysis. The group has active collaboration with industry, several national and international research organizations.

Job Description

The Material characterization research group is looking for a talented and highly motivated Doctoral Researcher to start in Spring 2020. The doctoral thesis work of the Doctoral Researcher is part of a research project funded by the Association of Finnish Steel and Metal Producers Fund. The research project is focused on management of residual stress state in additive manufactured complex shape steel components. Since additive manufactured stainless steel products are attractive choice for demanding environments, it is of interest to determine how they are behaving in such conditions compared to traditionally manufactured complex shape parts.

In the project, the candidate will focus on detailed characterization of additively manufactured samples with different methods. The duties of the Doctoral Researcher will include teaching, amounting to approximately 5% of their annual working hours, unless there are justified reasons to the contrary.

Requirements

The successful candidate must hold an applicable higher university degree in the field of materials science or mechanical engineering. The candidate must have the competence and motivation to pursue postgraduate studies in the field of materials science and engineering and complete a doctoral degree.
The successful candidate should be highly motivated in research activities. The candidate should have a background in materials science, mechanical engineering, or a related field. Experience in laboratory work, working with microscopes or material modelling and simulation skills are considered as a benefit.
A good knowledge of the English language (both written and spoken) is required.

Please also note that the position of Doctoral Researcher requires you to be admitted to post-graduate studies at Tampere University.

More information on doctoral studies:

 https://www.tuni.fi/en/study-with-us/programmes/doctoral-programmes
 https://www.tuni.fi/en/study-with-us/doctoral-programme-engineering-sciences 

More information on the application process for post-graduate studies:

 https://www.tuni.fi/en/study-with-us/doctoral-programme-engineering-sciences#show-how-to-apply

We offer

The position is filled for a fixed-term period of one year. The expected commencement is as soon as possible, in Spring 2020. A trial period of six (6) months applies to all our new employees.
The Doctoral Researcher will receive a scholarship of 2000 EUR/month. In addition, a part-time contract of 20% can be agreed upon.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits, such as occupational health care, flexible working hours, excellent sports facilities on campus and several restaurants and cafés on campus with staff discounts. Please read more about working at Tampere University.

How to Apply

Please submit your application by the online application form.
The closing date for applications is on Tuesday 4th of February 2020 (at 23.59 EET / 20.59 UTC).

Applications and all accompanying documentation must be written in English.

Applications should include the following documents (in PDF format):
•    Curriculum Vitae (please follow TENK guidelines for compiling your CV)
•    List of publications (if applicable) according to Academy of Finland guidelines
•    Copy of Master's degree certificate / diploma and transcript of record
•    English language certificate of proficiency (if available)
•    Motivation letter, including short introduction of the applicant, previous research work and future plans (max. 1 A4 page, 12pt.)

For more information on the position, please contact Professor Minnamari Vippola (minnamari.vippola@tuni.fi) or Senior Research Fellow Suvi Santa-aho (suvi.santa-aho@tuni.fi)

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Materiaalikarakterisoinnin tutkimusryhmä etsii väitöskirjatutkijaa materiaalitekniikan alalta. Materiaalikarakterisoinnin tutkimusryhmän tutkimusaiheet ovat laaja-alaisia liittyen materiaalien karakterisointiin. Pääpaino on materiaalien mikrorakenteiden tutkimuksessa ja niiden rinnastamisessa muihin materiaaliominaisuuksiin sekä NDT-menetelmiin perustuviin materiaalin suorituskyvyn arviointeihin. Ryhmä tekee aktiivisesti yhteistyötä teollisuuden ja monien kansallisten ja kansainvälisten tutkimusryhmien kanssa.

Tehtävänkuvaus

Väitöskirjatutkija tulee työskentelemään Teknologiateollisuuden 100-vuotissäätiön Metallinjalostajien rahaston rahoittamassa tutkimushankkeessa, jossa tutkitaan ainetta lisäävästi valmistettujen monimutkaisten teräskappaleiden jäännösjännitystilojen hallintaa. Väitöskirjatutkijan pääasiallisiin tehtäviin kuuluu em. tutkiminen monenlaisilla materiaalikarakterisoinnin menetelmillä. Hankkeessa tehdään yhteistyötä Tampere Microscopy Centerin sekä alan yritysten kanssa.

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