A funded position for a PhD student is immediately available in the field of Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Materials Science.
The candidate should have a Master’s degree in Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering. Knowledge of materials characterization techniques is necessary (optical microscopy, SEM, EDX, image analysis, microstructure characterization).
Experience with thermal analysis, diffraction techniques, high-temperature mechanical behavior measurement, powder metallurgy and metalcasting are an asset.
The student will work on the development of creep-resistant magnesium alloys, and their subsequent characterization.
For details, please contact Prof. Lukas Bichler at UBC-Okanagan, Canada, at: lukas.bichler@ubc.ca
Please include your resume/CV with a brief description of your research experience.
Contact Person and Contact Address:
Lukas Bichler, Ph. D.
Assistant Professor
School of Engineering
University of British Columbia – Okanagan
3333 University Way
Kelowna, BC, Canada V1V 1V7
Tel: 250-807-8816
Fax: 250-807-9850
E-mail: lukas.bichler@ubc.ca
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