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Friday, June 18, 2010

Thailand: Postdoctoral Fellowship 2010 – The National Metal and Materials Technology Center

Overview

The National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC) invites scholars/ Ph.D graduates whose work focuses on metal and materials technology and related fields to apply for a post-doctoral research fellowship.

The fellowship’s purpose is to provide opportunities for young and promising researchers from other countries to conduct, under the guidance of their hosts, cooperative research with leading research groups at MTEC. The program allows sucessful candidates to advance their own research while contributing to the progress of research in Thailand.

Deadlines

Applications and application materials must be received by September 30, 2010 for consideraton.

Eligibility

- Applicants must have been awarded their Ph.D from recognized institutions by the time of application or furnish proof that it will be received prior to September 30, 2010. Postdoctoral applicants must have been awarded their Ph.D no earlier than 2005.

- Applicants must attain their doctorate in Polymer, Chemistry, Physics, Bio-Medical Engineering, Design and Engineering, Material Sciences, Energy and Environment.

- Applicants must have at least one article published in peer-reviewed, renowned scienctific literature with impact factor. The article published must appear first in the content OR the applicants must have registered patents.

Fields of Research

Applicants must have conducted research work in the following areas:

1.1 Computer-aided technology research

- Automotive
- CAD/CAE

1.2 Design and engineering research

- Metallurgy
- Foundry engineering
- Automation and mechatronics

1.3 Ceremics technology research
- Ceramics processing
- Applied ceramics
- Ceramics design and manufacturing


1.4 Polymers research

- Plastics
- Polymer physics
- Polymer chemistry
- Rubbers
- Textiles

1.5 Biomedical engineering research

- Biomaterials
- Medical RP
- Medical devices

1.6 Materials for energy research

- Bioenergy
- Electrochemical materials and system

1.7 Materials reliability Research

- Corrosion and failure analysis and material degradation
- Surface science and engineering
- Near net shape metal manufacturing
- Cerapart

1.8 Environment research

- LCA
- Eco product development
- Environmetal management
- Materials technology for hazadous substance free product
- Materials for environment

1.9 Analytical and testing research

- Cell culture
- Electrical properties measurement
- Mechanical properties testing
- Optical microscopy / image analysis
- Powder characterization
- Scanning electron microscopy/ X-ray micro analysis
- Vibrational spectroscopy
- Thermal analysis
- Transmission electron microscopy/ X-ray microscopy
- XRD/ XRF X-ray techniques
- Nuclear magnetic resonance
- Chromatography

Number of Fellowships

Up to 6 successful candidates would be sponsored to work at MTEC under the postdoctoral fellowship program.

Duration of Fellowship

The fellowship period is 1-2 years. The fellowship commences from August – December, depending on the availability of the awardees.

Condition

The awardees must be able to work full-time at the National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC) for 1-2 years.

Submission of Application

To apply, please send the following materials to the MTEC Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at somnuk@mtec.or.th , cc: seetalaj@mtec.or.th :

1.Statement of intent

2.Curriculum vitae, including list of publications

3.Names and addresses of at least three professional references. Applicants are responsible for contacting referees to have letters sent to MTEC by the application deadline.

4. Ph.D dissertation abstract, including title.

5. Copies of the doctorate certificate and transcript

Applications must be submitted in electronic form via e-mail attachments. Reference letters should also be sent electronically, but we will accept hard copies or faxes. If unable to send electronically, please mail to:

Post Doctoral Fellowship Program
National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC)
114 Phahonyothin Road
Klong1, Klong Luang
Pathumthani 12120
Thailand
Tel: +66 2 5646500 ext. 4415
Fax: +66 2 5646339


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