Description
KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy.
Project description
This PhD project aims to develop tribological models describing deformations inside and in-between different types of composite materials during pre-forming of flat layup to final geometry. The composite materials studied are suitable for high volume manufacturing of structural composite components for the vehicle industry. However, also recycled materials and bio-based materials may be included in the study. The aim is to develop improved simulation tools foreseeing wrinkle prone or weakened areas, to simplify introduction of new composite materials and to provide input to large-scale simulations used in industry
The work is highly experimental. Development of testing equipment, including measuring systems, is likely to become part of the work description. The PhD student will work on both polymer related issues as well as issues related to the properties and direction of the fibre material. Finite Element based simulations will be used to investigate the influence of the developed models on the manufacturing process outcome
The PhD student will work in a team with researchers from KTH, Luleå Technical University and industrial partners. We expect that the candidate has good collaboration ability, is analytical, and dedicated. Experience of work in research related projects in similar areas is beneficial
Third-cycle subject: Vehicle and Maritime Engineering
Supervision: The doctoral student will be supervised by: Prof Malin Åkermo
What we offer
The possibility to study in a dynamic and international research environment in collaboration with industries and prominent universities from all over the world.Read more
A workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH’s Doctoral student salary agreement.
A postgraduate education at an institution that is active and supportive in matters pertaining to working conditions, gender equality and diversity as well as study environment
Work and study in Stockholm, close to nature and the water
Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH
Eligibility
To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:
passed a degree at advanced level
completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or
in any other way acquired within or outside the country acquired essentially equivalent knowledge
Requirements for English equivalent to English B/6, read more here
Selection
In order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed upon their ability to:
independently pursue his or her work
collaborate with others
have a professional approach and
analyse and work with complex issues
After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities and personal suitability
Target degree: Doctoral degree
Information regarding admission and employment
Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years ' time. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.
Union representatives
You will find contact information for union representatives on KTH's website.
Doctoral section (Students’ union on KTH Royal Institute of Technology)
You will find contact information for doctoral section on the section's website.
Application
Apply for the position and admission through KTH's recruitment system. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement.
Applications must be received at the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/entral European Summer Time).
Applications must include the following elements:
CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge.
Application letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue research studies, about what your academic interests are and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Maximum 2 pages long)
Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled language requirements (see above). Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages.
Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.
Other information
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