Doctoral Candidate (Licentiate) in Materials Science

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Project Description Research Education Subject: Materials Science Carbide tools are crucial for Swedish manufacturing, construction, and mining industries due to their extreme hardness and wear resistance. At the same time, the supply of virgin tungsten (W) and cobalt (Co) is uncertain, and only approximately 10% of today's carbide tools are manufactured from recycled material. Increased recycling is therefore central to reducing energy consumption, climate impact, and dependence on critical raw materials. The doctoral project aims to contribute to a mechanistic understanding of how recycled raw materials affect the microstructure and performance of carbides in demanding applications, primarily metal machining but also mining. Recycled material often contains impurities that can affect the final product's properties. We build on a feasibility study where real-time characterization under simulated loading conditions has shown great potential in explaining how impurities and microstructure govern material behavior. The project will take place within the CHARM project financed by Vinnova and is a close collaboration with leading industrial partners (Sandvik Coromant, Seco Tools, Sandvik Mining) as well as researchers at KTH and Lund University. The project is also linked to Vinnova's competence center NEXT and European networks such as AIM-NEXT and RESQTOOL. The work includes the development of new characterization methods, analysis of microstructure–property relationships, and knowledge-based optimization of recycled carbides. The goal is to enable high-performance tools based on recycled material and thereby strengthen sustainability, competitiveness, and raw material supply within Swedish and European industry. Supervision: Peter Hedström and Lisa Toller Nordström are proposed to supervise the doctoral candidate. The decision will be made upon admission. Eligibility for Admission To be admitted to doctoral education (Chapter 7, Section 39 of the Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility: completed an advanced level degree, or completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at an advanced level, or acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way within or outside the country. In addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement for English equivalent to English B/6. Selection To succeed with your doctoral studies at KTH, you need to be goal-oriented and persistent in your work. When selecting applicants, the ability to: independently drive your work forward, collaborate with others, maintain a professional approach, and analyze and work with complex issues will be assessed. After meeting the eligibility requirements, great weight will be placed on personal qualities. Target Degree: Licentiate Degree Information on Admission and Employment Only those admitted to doctoral education may be employed as doctoral candidates. The total employment period may not exceed full-time doctoral education for four years. An employed doctoral candidate may, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within, for example, education and administration. A new employment as a doctoral candidate applies for a maximum of one year; the employment may thereafter be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time. For studies to be concluded with a licentiate degree, the total employment period may not exceed full-time doctoral education for two years. As a doctoral candidate, you will receive part of KTH's employment benefits and have a monthly salary according to KTH's agreement for doctoral candidate salaries. Read more about Doctoral Studies at KTH | KTH | Sweden. Trade Union Representatives Contact information for trade union representatives. Doctorand Section (Royal Institute of Technology Student Union) Contact information for the doctorand section. Application You apply through KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you have primary responsibility for ensuring that your application is complete when submitted. The application must be received by KTH no later than the final application deadline at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). The application shall have the following content CV with relevant professional experience and knowledge. Cover letter with a brief account of why you want to pursue doctoral studies, your academic interests, and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Max 2 pages) Copies of diplomas and transcripts from previous university studies and certification 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 should be authenticated. Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please attach a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text. Other Information For information on the processing of personal data in connection with recruitment. Employment at KTH may be placed in a security classification. If this is the case for this particular employment, a security clearance of the applicant will be conducted in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585) after consent. In these cases, approval after security clearance is a prerequisite for employment. We decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies and sellers of job advertisements. Become Part of KTH KTH shapes the future through education, research, and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in driving and contributing to the transition to a sustainable society. Here you have the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic workplace with good working conditions and benefits. Equality, diversity, and equal opportunities are a quality issue and an integral part of KTH's values as a university and public authority. Read more about our benefits and what it's like to work and develop at KTH.Project Description Research Education Subject: Materials Science Carbide tools are crucial for Swedish manufacturing, construction, and mining industries due to their extreme hardness and wear resistance. At the same time, the supply of virgin tungsten (W) and cobalt (Co) is uncertain, and only approximately 10% of today's carbide tools are manufactured from recycled material. Increased recycling is therefore central to reducing energy consumption, climate impact, and dependence on critical raw materials. The doctoral project aims to contribute to a mechanistic understanding of how recycled…

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