PostDoc in Alloy Development - Burn-resistant metals

A postdoctoral position is available for highly motivated candidates with a background in Materials Science and Engineering or equivalent.

The Department of Materials and Manufacturing is a vibrant multidisciplinary research and education environment that advances the state-of-the-art knowledge and fosters the development of highly skilled researchers and professionals. Our research focuses on material properties and manufacturing processes for mainly metallic components, specifically cast components. The department collaborates with national and international research institutes and industrial partners,and is engaged in basic and applied research projects. Coproduction with industrial partners is a strong characteristic of our project portfolio, both with large companies and SMEs.

The main research focus is on developing high-performance metallic materials that are resistant to burning or combustion in high-pressure, high-purity Oxygen environments. The target products include components for space travel combustion engines. The research involves computational thermodynamics (CALPHAD), high-throughput computational screening methods for alloy design, experimental alloy production (casting and/or AM), testing and characterisation of the thermo-physical and mechanical properties of the designed materials, and benchmarking against existing solutions.
The project is conducted in close collaboration with the Swedish aerospace industry. The position is funded by the IRON-X project (Swedish National Space Agency).

Job description

The tasks primarily involve research (minimum 80%) and may also include some educational activities (maximum 20%). You will need to cooperate closely not only with department personnel but also with industrial partners in the project.
You might also co-supervise postgraduate students within the topic.

To ensure industrial relevance, it is essential to maintain a broad perspective on the research, encompassing environmental, economic, and societal impacts.

Qualifications

You need to:

• have been awarded a Doctorate degree
• have a background in physical mechanical metallurgy or relevant topics
• be result-oriented and have high level of motivation and will to face challenges and conduct systematic research to solve them, if necessary, by learning/adopting new techniques/theories
• thoroughly understand and conduct good research practices according to the desired time table.
• be creative and eager to share knowledge via publication in reputed journals/conferences.
• be able to efficiently supervise under- and/or post-graduate students.

It is meritorious if you have:

• a PhD degree that has been obtained no more than 2 years before the deadline for application.
• hands-on experience in combustion or burn-resistant testing
• demonstrated experience with conducting microstructural characterization techniques such as SEM, TEM, XRD, EDS, EBSD, FIB/SEM etc., as well as physico-mechanical characterization techniques such as tensile, compression, DSC/TGA, etc. as well as analysis of the data with good knowledge of possible errors.
• hands-on experience with alloy design strategies, including high-throughput screening algorithms, is meritorious

For complete eligibility requirements for a position as a PostDoc at Jönköping University, see the applicable parts of the Regulations for the employment of teachers at Jönköping University.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A two-year position in a dynamic working environment at a collaborative, internationally connected and globally oriented university.
• A workplace located in the city centre of Jönköping, surrounded by beautiful nature and lakes.

More information about Jönköping University as a workplace, conditions and benefits.

INFORMATION

The position is a two-year, temporary, full-time employment, starting June 1, 2026, or by mutual agreement. Collective agreements and individual wage setting apply.

APPLICATION

Welcome with your application, no later than 28 February 2026.

The application should include:

• cover letter, including how you envision contributing to our research environment, and the IRON-X research goals.
• CV;
• certified certificates and diplomas
• two references
• 5 selected relevant publications
• doctoral thesis

The School of Engineering is one of four schools within Jönköping University. We offer attractive technical education at undergraduate and graduate levels and conduct advanced research in several technological areas. The School of Engineering is able to award doctorates in the area of industrial product realization. We collaborate with the surrounding society to develop new technology and spread knowledge to strengthen the competitiveness of companies. We have been awarded the accreditation "Engaged University" by the international organization ACEEU (Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities) and in three categories received the highest rating "Excellent". Working with us, you are close to colleagues in an international environment with great opportunities to influence and develop.

Jönköping University is a modern institution, characterised by internationalisation and an entrepreneurial spirit. We attract highly qualified, inventive and enterprising people from all around the world. We develop new knowledge and share our expertise through solid collaborations with industry and business, the public sector and other higher education institutions. We offer an equal and inclusive workplace and we welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds. For more information, visit www.ju.se

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