Lowongan PhD student Inorganic & Physical Chemistry

PhD student Inorganic & Physical Chemistry (2 x 2 years)
(mandate SBG/2008/003)

Job description:

The PhD student will conduct research within the frame of a recently acquired interdisciplinary research project (Methusalem ¡Nano¢. The candidate will focus on the investigation of (preferentially environmentally friendly) wet-chemical synthesis methods for (new) functional metal oxides (nanoparticles & thin films) with a high potential for innovative applications, due to the combination of their structural, electrical and/or magnetic properties. An important part of the work consists of a study of the relation between the chemical composition, the structure/morphology (controlled by the synthesis parameters) and the electrical and/or magnetic properties of the material. For this purpose, the researcher use an extended range of state-of-the-art characterisation techniques and work in a stimulating, multidisciplinary research environment. The research of this project will be carried out in collaboration within the Institute of Materials Research (materials physics & chemistry) and with other research centres (EMAT, University of Antwerp). The PhD projects should result in the optimisation of synthesis and process conditions and new fundamental insights towards the realisation of functional materials for innovative applications.

Profile and diploma:

Candidates are able to work independently and to conduct their research in a multidisciplinary context. This also requires, that the candidates have a good knowledge of scientific English and are able to speak the English and/or Dutch language fluently. A strong interest in inorganic and physical chemistry, materials science as well as in the synthesis and characterisation of functional materials is encouraged. The candidates should have an adequate basic-knowledge of chemistry and materials science and should therefore have a diploma of Master in (applied) Chemistry or (applied) Physics, Materials Science, Bio engineer, Master in Industrial Sciences, Civil Engineer or equivalent diploma.

Appointment:

Full-time appointment, with a duration of 2x2 years and an intermediate assessment after 2 years.

Further information:

• Content job responsibilities:
  Inorganic & Physical Chemistry
• Prof. dr. M. Van Bael, +32-11-26.83.82, marlies.vanbael@uhasselt.be,
• Prof. dr. J. Mullens, +32-11-26.83.08, jules.mullens@uhasselt.be

Materials physics

• Prof. dr. Patrick Wagner, +32-11-26.89.00, patrick.wagner@uhasselt.be
• Content terms of employment and selection procedure: Jef Vanvoorden, 011-26 80 80, jef.vanvoorden@uhasselt.be

Application:

Applicants must use the official application forms

• which are available at the Rectoraat of Hasselt University, Campus Diepenbeek, Agoralaan - building D, B-3590 Diepenbeek (Belgium), phone +32 - 11 - 26 80 03
• or which can be downloaded here http://www.uhasselt.be/download/APengelsUH.doc

The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than Friday, June 6th 2008.

Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be.