Luleå University of Technology is growing rapidly with world-leading expertise in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and groundbreaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefits. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of SEK 1.9 billion per year. We are currently 1,840 employees and have 17,670 students. In the coming years, billions of kronor will be invested in Norrbotten and Västerbotten in major projects aimed at a more sustainable society nationally as well as globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these highly topical research projects and the social transformation that follows. We have a wide range of programs to match the skills that are in demand. We hope you will help us build the sustainable companies and societies of the future. The Division of Materials Science at Luleå University of Technology is looking for a researcher to conduct research in structural materials, focusing on the design and processing of hydrogen permeation barriers for steel. The research topic, structural materials, has ongoing research programs spanning broad research areas in metallic and ceramic materials (high temperature intermetals, aerospace materials, high strength steels, porous ceramic materials and materials for energy recovery). The division is part of the Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics, which also includes several other research subjects with activities in materials engineering, such as mechanics of materials and machine elements. In the educational programs, the two main programs with an international profile are important for the department, namely the civil engineering program EEIGM and the master's program AMASE. Within these programs, many students carry out project work and theses in projects linked to our research. The research subject Construction Materials consists of five senior researchers, two technicians and nine PhD students. Subject description Materials Engineering covers the composition, structure, properties and production of materials, mainly metallic and ceramic materials, and their application aspects. Project description The project, Design and Processing of Hydrogen Permeation Barriers, focuses on designing complex concentrated alloys (CCAs) as hydrogen permeation barriers through thermodynamic modeling and synthesis in amorphous and crystalline states as coatings and powders. CCAs will be characterized for hydrogen diffusion pathways and resistance to hydrogen embrittlement at high pressures. The design of CCAs focuses on tailoring local disorder, the formation of nano-twins, controlling the grain size, a large number of solute atoms, tailoring grain boundaries and concentration of defects during processing to customize the sorption capacity and resistance to hydrogen embrittlement of the CCA powder. The CCA powder will be coated by laser machining on low alloy steel to demonstrate resistance to hydrogen embrittlement in steel. Process analysis and discontinuity mitigation while maintaining material properties to create high quality surfaces is an important aspect of laser processing. Duties and responsibilities As a researcher, you will be responsible for defining your daily tasks and how to perform them. You will act and train as project manager in combination with your own development. Participation in other projects and teaching will take place up to 20% of your time. Qualifications You must have a PhD in materials science, chemistry or chemical engineering and good knowledge and experience as well as a good publication record in CCA alloys and hydrogen permeation measurements. Good knowledge of English, both spoken and written, is essential. Experience in processing science, porous materials and synthetic chemistry is an advantage. Information to be provided The position is a fixed-term full-time position for one year. Location Luleå. Access after agreement. For further information, please contact: Farid Akhtar, Professor, 0920-49 1793 farid.akhtar@ltu.se Jan Frostevarg, Assistant Professor, 0920-49 1675 jan.frostevarg@ltu.se Trade union representatives: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037 diana.chroneer@ltu.se OFR-S Lars Frisk, 0920-49 1792 lars.frisk@ltu.se How to apply We prefer that you apply via the application button below, attaching a cover letter as well as CV/resume, degree certificate and a one-page research plan to complete the project. Please mark your application with the reference number below. The application and degree certificate should be written in Swedish or English. Deadline for applications: November 1, 2024 Reference number: 3081-2024