Overview
Do you want to help develop innovative and environmentally friendly technologies for the future?
The Fuel Cells and Solid State Chemistry Division at Risø DTU has been granted a four-year project, OPTIMAC, to investigate the optimized processing of multi-material architectures for functional ceramics. Functional ceramics are found in many environmentally friendly devices, including fuel cells, electrolyzers, gas separation membranes and magnetic refrigeration units. Their performance may be improved by grading the ceramic materials, i.e. making multi-material components. The processing of such components is challenging, and it is the objective of the project to increase our understanding of the processes involved, including shaping, sintering and mechanical behavior.
The project takes place in collaboration between Risø DTU and leading Danish and international research institutions and companies. Within this project, five positions for modeling the process have already started and there are now four new positions on experimental processing. One of them is this PhD scholarship within Modeling of Shape Instabilities occurring during Sintering.
Project description
Tape casting is a technique for forming thin plates of ceramic materials. You will work with experimental studies of tape casting to analyse and understand how interfaces are formed when two or more materials are co-casted adjacently to form a graded structure. This includes studying the influence of various processing parameters on the resulting tapes. The results of these investigations will be compared and verified against findings from numerical modeling obtained in the project. An understanding of how to process flat, dense and strong plates, i.e., with a negligible influence of the interface regions, is sought. Such plates are desired for magnetic refrigeration, an environmentally friendly novel cooling technology. Magnetic properties of the final plates will be measured and the plates will be tested in a prototype magnetic refrigeration device.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in engineering, chemistry, physics, materials science or similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering
Knowledge in ceramic processing, preferably tape casting
Preferably experience with experimental methods for materials characterization
Ability to work independently, to plan and carry out complicated tasks, and to be a part of a large, dynamical group
Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken
We offer
We offer an exciting and challenging job in an international environment
Good possibilities for professional and personal growth
A family friendly organization with flexible working hours
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU.
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.
Application
We must have your online application by 31 October 2010. Please open the link "apply for this job online", fill in the application form and attach the following documents;
a) A letter motivating the app
lication (cover letter)
b) Curriculum vitae
c) Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
d) Conversion of grade averages to Danish grades (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet for the conversion here).
Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Further information
Please contact Senior Scientist Christian Bahl +45 46 77 54 91, chrb@risoe.dtu.dk for further information.
Additional information about Risø DTU and the Fuel Cells and Solid State Chemistry Division can be found on risoe.dtu.dk.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
Do you want to help develop innovative and environmentally friendly technologies for the future?
The Fuel Cells and Solid State Chemistry Division at Risø DTU has been granted a four-year project, OPTIMAC, to investigate the optimized processing of multi-material architectures for functional ceramics. Functional ceramics are found in many environmentally friendly devices, including fuel cells, electrolyzers, gas separation membranes and magnetic refrigeration units. Their performance may be improved by grading the ceramic materials, i.e. making multi-material components. The processing of such components is challenging, and it is the objective of the project to increase our understanding of the processes involved, including shaping, sintering and mechanical behavior.
The project takes place in collaboration between Risø DTU and leading Danish and international research institutions and companies. Within this project, five positions for modeling the process have already started and there are now four new positions on experimental processing. One of them is this PhD scholarship within Modeling of Shape Instabilities occurring during Sintering.
Project description
Tape casting is a technique for forming thin plates of ceramic materials. You will work with experimental studies of tape casting to analyse and understand how interfaces are formed when two or more materials are co-casted adjacently to form a graded structure. This includes studying the influence of various processing parameters on the resulting tapes. The results of these investigations will be compared and verified against findings from numerical modeling obtained in the project. An understanding of how to process flat, dense and strong plates, i.e., with a negligible influence of the interface regions, is sought. Such plates are desired for magnetic refrigeration, an environmentally friendly novel cooling technology. Magnetic properties of the final plates will be measured and the plates will be tested in a prototype magnetic refrigeration device.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in engineering, chemistry, physics, materials science or similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering
Knowledge in ceramic processing, preferably tape casting
Preferably experience with experimental methods for materials characterization
Ability to work independently, to plan and carry out complicated tasks, and to be a part of a large, dynamical group
Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken
We offer
We offer an exciting and challenging job in an international environment
Good possibilities for professional and personal growth
A family friendly organization with flexible working hours
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU.
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.
Application
We must have your online application by 31 October 2010. Please open the link "apply for this job online", fill in the application form and attach the following documents;
a) A letter motivating the app
lication (cover letter)
b) Curriculum vitae
c) Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
d) Conversion of grade averages to Danish grades (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet for the conversion here).
Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree, but cannot begin before having received it.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Further information
Please contact Senior Scientist Christian Bahl +45 46 77 54 91, chrb@risoe.dtu.dk for further information.
Additional information about Risø DTU and the Fuel Cells and Solid State Chemistry Division can be found on risoe.dtu.dk.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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