Job description
A 3-year postdoc position is available in the field of physical vapor deposition and chemical vapor deposition at the Engineering and Technology Institute Groningen, within the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Groningen.This project aims to develop eco-friendly electrical steel coatings that utilize sustainable materials and processes for enhanced properties and recyclability.
What are you going to do?
As a postdoctoral researcher you will perform:
- Design and PVD process of eco-friendly electrical steel coatings.
- Integrating CVD process and heat treatment of eco-friendly electrical steel coatings.
- Study the heat treatability of oxide coated electrical steel.
- Investigate the electromagnetic performance of oxide coated electrical steel lamination.
- Explore its recyclability of eco-friendly electrical steel coatings.
Requirements
We are looking for a curious, focused, and collaborative researcher who thrives on challenges. You will be a strong candidate if you have:
- A PhD degree in Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related discipline. A strong background in physical vapor deposition and chemical vapor deposition will be a clear advantage.
- An excellent academic record and strong expertise in materials characterization and coating technology.
- An independent and creative mindset combined with the ability to work collaboratively.
- Excellent English communication skills both written and oral.
Conditions of employment
Fixed-term contract: One year plus extension of two years.
Start: 1 January 2027.
What can you expect from us?
- 232 vacation hours per year, based on a 38-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). You can also work more or fewer hours in exchange for more or fewer free hours. For example, with a 40-hour workweek, you save 96 extra free hours, and with a 36-hour workweek, you lose 96 hours.
- End-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 8% holiday allowance.
- Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
Employer
University of Groningen
At the University of Groningen (UG), researchers from all fields of academia and technology are working on academic challenges and societal questions. Lecturers prepare their students for meaningful careers within or outside the academic world. Interdisciplinary research and teaching, sharing of knowledge, collaboration with businesses, government institutions, and societal organizations are aspects that are of the utmost importance to this European top university. The UG aims to be an open academic community with an inclusive and safe working climate that invites you to add your value.
Department
Faculty of Science and Engineering
The Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) provides teaching and research across a wide range of disciplines, from physics and biology to artificial intelligence, mechanical engineering, and pharmacy. In close collaboration with partners from industry, healthcare, and society, we contribute to the urgent challenges of our time, such as energy, sustainability, digitization, and medical technology. Our community is open and informal, with more than 7,000 students, 1,000 PhD students, and 1,400 staff members from all over the world. If you would like to learn more about the Faculty of Science and Engineering, visit rug.nl/fse.
You will be joining the vibrant and innovative Department of Advanced Production Engineering at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands, where research and collaboration go hand in hand. Our team is composed of talented researchers and experts who are dedicated to advancing the field of sustainable materials and production. As part of a close-knit team focusing on cutting-edge technologies, you will work alongside specialists from diverse backgrounds to develop groundbreaking solutions. You will collaborate with industry partners, other academic institutions, and internal departments. The department fosters a culture of creativity and mutual support, ensuring a stimulating environment conducive to groundbreaking research. Your contributions will play a crucial role in the advancement of high-performance eco-friendly electrical steel coatings, driving both academic and industrial progress.
Additional information
Do you have any questions or need more information?
Questions about the content of the job?
Yutao Pei (Full Professor): Y.Pei@rug.nl
Questions about your application process?
David Wind (Managing Coordinator): d.wind@rug.nl
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