Deadline: 10 Jan. 2013
Job description
Thermoelectric materials generate a thermovoltage when exposed to a temperature gradient. They are central components in thermoelectric generators, which allow to recuperate electric energy from waste heat leading to higher energy efficiency and lower emissions. To maximize the efficiency of the conversion process one requires a detailed understanding of thermal and electric transport in these materials, in particular regarding the dependence on microstructure.
The objective of this Ph.D. project is to develop computer models for predicting the performance of novel thermoelectric materials. The project will encompass the application of advanced electronic and atomic scale modeling techniques and will be carried out in close collaboration with experimental groups at Chalmers. In addition we can rely on collaborations with groups at universities and laboratories in Germany and California.
The majority of your working time will be devoted to your own research studies. In addition, the position will normally include 20% departmental work, mostly in the form of teaching duties. The objective of a doctoral studentship is to obtain a Ph.D. degree with the intermediate goal to obtain the degree of Licentiate of Engineering. You are expected to develop own ideas, attend conferences and meetings, and communicate scienti c results both orally and in written form.
The employment is limited to a maximum of five years.
In order to improve the gender balance at the Department, we welcome in particular applications from female candidates.
Qualifications
You should hold a Master degree or equivalent in physics or chemistry and have an interest in computational materials physics. Previous experience with computer programming is strongly recommended.
Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20120367 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:
For questions, please contact:
Assistant Professor
Paul Erhart
erhart@chalmers.se
Thermoelectric materials generate a thermovoltage when exposed to a temperature gradient. They are central components in thermoelectric generators, which allow to recuperate electric energy from waste heat leading to higher energy efficiency and lower emissions. To maximize the efficiency of the conversion process one requires a detailed understanding of thermal and electric transport in these materials, in particular regarding the dependence on microstructure.
The objective of this Ph.D. project is to develop computer models for predicting the performance of novel thermoelectric materials. The project will encompass the application of advanced electronic and atomic scale modeling techniques and will be carried out in close collaboration with experimental groups at Chalmers. In addition we can rely on collaborations with groups at universities and laboratories in Germany and California.
The majority of your working time will be devoted to your own research studies. In addition, the position will normally include 20% departmental work, mostly in the form of teaching duties. The objective of a doctoral studentship is to obtain a Ph.D. degree with the intermediate goal to obtain the degree of Licentiate of Engineering. You are expected to develop own ideas, attend conferences and meetings, and communicate scienti c results both orally and in written form.
The employment is limited to a maximum of five years.
In order to improve the gender balance at the Department, we welcome in particular applications from female candidates.
Qualifications
You should hold a Master degree or equivalent in physics or chemistry and have an interest in computational materials physics. Previous experience with computer programming is strongly recommended.
Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20120367 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:
- Application: (Please name the uploaded document in ReachMee as: APPLICATION, family name, ref. number)
- CV,
- attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents, English language test, e.g. TOEFL score,
- letters of recommendation from academic institutions and/or previous employers (optional), - A
letter of application detailing your specific qualifications for the
position (named: QUALIFICATIONS, family name, ref. number)
- maximum one A4 page - Publications: (named: PUBLICATION, family name, ref. number)
- relevant work such as bachelor's or master's thesis (or outline of a thesis under preparation).
For questions, please contact:
Assistant Professor
Paul Erhart
erhart@chalmers.se
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