Postdoc in atom probe tomography for sustainable metals

Tasks The Hultgren Laboratory at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, is advertising a postdoctoral position in atom probe tomography (APT). The successful candidate will join our materials characterization team and conduct research aimed at promoting the sustainability of metallic materials. The Hultgren Laboratory is equipped with an EIKOS-UV atom probe instrument (laser and voltage pulse modes), funded through the Hugo Carlsson Foundation under Jernkontoret, KTH's research infrastructure, and the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Our research focuses on sustainable metallic materials, with ongoing projects covering hydrogen-tolerant alloys for fossil-free energy systems, metallic materials for the electrification of the automotive industry, alloy design compatible with high content of recycled material, as well as nano-precipitation and trace element behavior in various alloy systems. The postdoctoral researcher will perform APT characterization and data analysis as a central part of individual and collaborative projects, and apply complementary techniques to establish process-structure-property correlations in metallic materials. The role also involves contributing to the development of new alloys and processing routes through advanced microstructural understanding, collaborating with academic and industrial partners in Sweden and internationally, as well as supporting student supervision and the dissemination of results through publications and conferences.

Qualifications Requirements Completed Doctoral degree or equivalent foreign degree in materials science or a related field for the proposed research. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than when the employment decision is made. Documented experience of APT characterization of metallic materials, including sample preparation, data collection, and reconstruction/analysis. Ability to express yourself very well in English, both orally and in writing, as this will be required in daily work. You are self-driven with a strong ability to take initiative and drive projects.

As a person, you have well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills and enjoy taking responsibility. You have strong collaborative skills, including the ability to lead and support research.

Meritorious At most three years since the doctoral degree or a foreign degree assessed to correspond to a doctoral degree at the time of the application deadline. Background in physical metallurgy and phase transformations in the solid state. Experience with complementary characterization techniques (e.g., FIB-SEM, TEM). Awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality.

We will place great emphasis on personal qualities.

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Application You apply via KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are primarily responsible for ensuring that your application is complete when submitted. The application shall include: CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge, especially within APT and metallurgy. Copy of degree certificates and transcripts from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in either of these languages. A brief statement on how you fit the position, and what your research interests and future goals are. Max two pages.

The application must reach KTH no later than the application deadline at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment The employment is permanent, but for a maximum of two years. A postdoctoral employment is a fixed-term qualifying position primarily focused on research, intended as a first career step after graduation.

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