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PhD scholarship in Surface Engineering of Titanium for Dental Applications

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DTU, Department of Mechanical Engineering, section for Materials and Surface Engineering (MTU) is seeking a qualified PhD candidate for a PhD scholarship in surface engineering of titanium alloys for dental applications. We have state-of-the-art facilities for thermochemical treatments of metallic materials and for materials characterisation. We are part of an industry-driven project on surface engineering of titanium for dental applications and the present PhD project will be closely associated with this project.

The topic of the PhD scholarship will focus on development of new types of surfaces on titanium alloys for use in dental applications. This entails process development, characterisation and optimization of microstructure. There is a particular focus on the use of thermochemical processes to obtain different surface characteristics on titanium alloys. Other surface engineering techniques will also be investigated as part of the project.

Responsibilities and tasks

The PhD project is part of a Danish project that will develop new surfaces on titanium alloys that will be applied to titanium dental parts. There will be close collaboration with other project partners as an integrated part of the PhD.

The main responsibilities and tasks are summarized below:

• Development of thermochemical processes for titanium alloys.
• Microstructure investigations using metallographic techniques.
• Use of advanced surface characterisation techniques e.g. for determination surface quality.
• Optimization of microstructure and properties/performance (surface and bulk) of titanium alloys.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a master's degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering.

You should preferably have experience with thermochemical surface engineering of titanium alloys and microstructure characterisation of metallic materials.

Approval and Enrolment

The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see the DTU PhD Guide. http://www.dtu.dk/english/Education/PhD/Rules/PhDguide

Assessment

The assessment of the applicants will be made by Senior Researcher Morten S. Jellesen and Associate Professor Thomas L. Christiansen.

We offer

DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and appointment terms

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here. http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths

Further information

Further information may be obtained from Senior Researcher Morten S. Jellesen, telephone: +45 4525 2213, msj (at) mek.dtu.dk.

You can read more about Department of Mechanical Engineering on http://www.mek.dtu.dk.

Application

Please submit your online application no later than 8 November 2018 (local time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
• Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and Excel spreadsheet here) http://www.dtu.dk/english/Education/phd/Applicant/Pre_acceptance-1-

Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

DTU Mechanical Engineering covers the fundamental engineering disciplines within Solid mechanics, Fluid mechanics, Coastal and Maritime Engineering, Energy systems and energy conversion, Materials and Surface Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering design and Product development. The department has a scientific staff of about 150 persons, 95 PhD students and a technical/administrative support staff of about 80 persons.

DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and scientific advice. Our staff of 6,000 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society, and our 11,200 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government and public agencies.


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