Friday 14 December 2012

Sweden: Two PhD students in tribology of ionic liquids

Deadline: 1 Jan. 2013

Project descriptionResearch work will deal with how novel ionic liquids can be used to improve the rheological, frictional, and wear properties in mechanical systems. Tribological contacts will be modelled by using various tribometers including the nano-, micro- and macro- scales. A range of surface sensitive techniques will also be used to identify wear mechanisms and the ionic liquid interfacial properties. The research activities are a part of a large collaboration program which involves interaction with partners performing synthetic, characterisation, modelling and physicochemical studies.

Eligibility and Assessment Criteria

A master degree in mechanical or vehicle engineering, design or product development, applied physics, chemical/materials science, or similar is required. The applicant should have strong motivation for conducting scientific research and ideally already possess research skills. Good analytical skills are of importance. The applicant should also have excellent communication skills in English, be able to work independently as well as in a team, and be able to take initiative.

Application

Deadline for application is 2013-01-01.
Please indicate reference number M-2012-0499 in the e-mail subject

Applications should be emailed to: registrator@itm.kth.se
The application must include following documents:
1. CV
2. Official record of transcripts and copy of degree certificate.
3. A brief description of why the applicant wishes to engage in the scientific research.

Contact:

Prof. Sergei Glavatskih
Phone: +46 87906382
E-mail: segla@kth.se

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