PhD Studentship Nanotechnology Umea University

September 30, 2007

PhD studentship: Hydrogen storage, synthesis of new nanomaterials At Umea University, nanotechnology

Application deadline: Nov 27 (Tue), 2007

Contact: Dr.Alexandr Talyzin

Job description: Applications are invited for PhD position in experimental physics department, University of Umeå, Sweden. The successful candidate is expected to work with synthesis of new nanomaterials for hydrogen storage applications (clathrate hydrates, MOF-materials, carbon nanomaterials), measurements of hydrogen adsorption, synthesis of new carbon-hydrogen materials based on fullerenes. He/she will be engaged in synthesis and characterization of various new materials using X-ray Diffraction, Raman spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. Previous experience with above listed methods would be an advantage.
M.S./M.Phil. in Physics, Chemistry or Material science is generally required. Only motivated candidates with fluent English are encouraged to apply. The work will involve handling and operating hydrogen at high pressures, therefore high accuracy and responsible approach are required for safety.
Umeå University is located in the northern part of Sweden, in a country of spectacular natural beauty. More information about Umeå University can be found on the web page:
http://www.umu.se/umu/index_eng.html
http://www.phys.umu.se/indexeng.htm

As a PhD student you will perform research, study PhD courses and participate in undergraduate education. The objective of a PhD student position is to obtain a PhD degree, with the intermediate goal to obtain the degree of Licentiate. The time period for the position is limited to five years.
Interested candidates should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, names and contacts of three references and a cover letter summarizing your qualifications and motives for applying. Selected candidates will be interviewed at Umeå or by the phone.
Position will open until filled, expected time of start is approximately November 2007-January 2008
For applications and further information please contact:
Dr.Alexandr Talyzin
Umea_PhD@yahoo.com

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