9 May 2023

Job Information

Organisation/Company

Czech Technical University in Prague

Department

Department of control engineering

Research Field

Physics » Surface physics

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Czech Republic

Application Deadline

15 Jun 2023 - 23:59 (Europe/Prague)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2023

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

You will contribute to the ongoing and future initiatives in the area of nanostructured materials for nuclear application. Our group explores the bottom-up design of metals and ceramics. In particular, we prepare novel nanostructured materials and investigate their properties at the nanoscale. Designing materials capable of withstanding the harsh conditions of advanced nuclear or fusion reactors, which include physical, chemical, and thermal load combined with radiation damage, is a pressing issue. High-entropy alloys (HEAs) have emerged as promising candidates due to their unique properties and untapped compositional space. HEAs have demonstrated exceptional irradiation tolerance, and researchers are exploring their potential to outperform industry-standard materials. A new HEA with a low neutron cross-section will undergo heavy ion irradiation to simulate neutron irradiation. These alloys can minimize defect production and improve resistance to irradiation-induced swelling and hardening. The underlying mechanisms behind this enhanced tolerance must be examined. Our research objective is to identify the HEAs with the best mechanical properties and highest radiation tolerance. You will prepare new HEAs by magnetron sputtering and test their properties, such as fracture toughness, radiation resistance, hydrogen embrittlement, and He accumulation/blistering. You will use advanced characterization tools, including TEM, XRD, FIB, SEM, and DBS-PALS, and nanoindentation. The work is experimental in nature, but you will be in close contact with theoreticians providing important insight through atomistic (DFT, MD) simulations. In addition, the work may assist advanced manufacturing efforts by correlating fabrication parameters with material design and performance. For further details, the candidate may contact Dr. Nabil Daghbouj ([email protected]).

Requirements

Research Field

Physics » Surface physics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Job requirements

Essential: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in materials/physics/mechanical engineering or a related discipline, obtained in 2016 or later. Applicants must be proficient in nanoscale mechanical testing and material characterization, including at least two of the following techniques: TEM, FIB, SEM, nanoindentation. At least 3 impacted publications as a main author are expected. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are mandatory. Desirable: The ideal candidate will have experience nanoscale metal characterization, irradiation and magnetron sputtering. Publications in materials science, characterization, and nuclear applications are preferred.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Physics » Surface physics

Additional Information

Benefits

Contract details The positions will be available initially for two years. Based on performance and follow-up funding, the candidate will be offered an assistant professor position. The salary starts at 65000 CZK (~ 2800 EUR) gross per month with additional benefits, including 6 weeks of paid holidays. How to

Selection process

How to apply The call is open immediately and applications are received until 15.6.2023. The expected starting date is 1.10.2023, but we can also accept later starts. Your application must include a letter of motivation (up to 2 pages), structured CV (up to 4 pages), list of publications, reference contacts, proof of completed PhD and cover letter (more details at https: // international.cvut.cz/jobs-at-ctu/postdoc). Please direct all correspondence to [email protected] and to [email protected]; as email subject, please specify “application for a postdoctoral position in nuclear materials”.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

3

Company/Institute

Czech Technical University in Prague

Country

Czech Republic

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Czech Republic

City

Prague

Website

https: // international.cvut.cz/jobs-at-ctu/postdoc

Street

Jugoslávských partyzánů 1580/3

Postal Code

16000

E-Mail

[email protected]

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED