Within the Institute for Materials Research (IMO) of Hasselt University, the
following position (m/f) is available:
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, [EMAIL PROTECTED],
* Prof. dr. J. Mullens, +32-11-26.83.08, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Materials physics
* Prof. dr. Patrick Wagner, +32-11-26.89.00, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
* Content terms of employment and selection procedure: Jef Vanvoorden,
011-26 80 80, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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