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Project Description

Doctoral Field: Engineering Materials Science

The selected candidate will conduct research on the efficient and sustainable production of various metal powders using established methods such as gas atomization, ball milling, and chemical reactions. The powders will be used in additive manufacturing processes, as well as in various advanced applications, such as magnets. The research will involve calculations and simulations but is expected to be primarily experimental. The research will focus on optimizing the properties of the produced powders, as well as streamlining the production processes through advanced measurement methods and the implementation of process control methods.

Supervision: Christopher Hulme is proposed to supervise the doctoral student. Decision is made upon admission.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to doctoral studies (Chapter 7, Section 39 of the Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility:

• completed an advanced level degree, or
• fulfilled course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at an advanced level, or
• acquired in other ways, within or outside the country, knowledge that is substantially equivalent.

In addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement for English equivalent to English B/6.

Selection

To succeed in your doctoral studies at KTH, you need to be goal-oriented and persistent in your work. In the selection of applicants, the ability to:

• independently drive your work forward,
• collaborate with others,
• have a professional attitude,
• analyze and work with complex issues,
• have knowledge and experience in the laboratory field and analysis of experimental data,
• have knowledge and experience in metallurgy,
• have knowledge in powder metallurgy, and
• have knowledge in common modeling methods, e.g., computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and thermodynamic calculations.

After meeting the eligibility requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.

Target Degree: Licentiate Degree

Information on Admission and Employment

Only those admitted to doctoral studies may be employed as doctoral students. The total employment period may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education over four years. An employed doctoral student may, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within, for example, education and administration. A new employment as a doctoral student is valid for a maximum of one year; the employment may thereafter be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time. In studies that are to be concluded with a licentiate degree, the total employment period may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education over two years.

As a doctoral student, you will receive KTH's employment benefits and have a monthly salary according to KTH's agreement for doctoral salaries. Read more about Doctoral Studies at KTH | KTH | Sweden.

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Application

You apply via KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are primarily responsible for ensuring your application is complete when submitted.

The application must contain the following:

• Copies of degree certificates and transcripts from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled language requirements (see above). Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages. Copies of originals must be certified.
• CV with relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Cover letter with a brief account of why you wish to pursue doctoral studies, your academic interests, and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Max 2 pages)
• Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please attach a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.

The application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

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