Postdoctoral Researcher on Micromechanics of Multi-Metal Carbides

The Micromechanics and Nanostructures research group is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on micromechanics of multi-metal carbides and use of advanced electron microscopy characterization to correlate the deformation substructures with their micromechanical properties. This position is primarily aimed at candidates having extensive experience and expertise in micromechanical test techniques like nanoindentation and micropillar compression. Experience in any of these techniques will be considered as an advantage: elevated (or variable) temperature nanoindentation, focused ion beam (FIB) milling for micro-sample and electron transparent lamellae preparation, microcantilever fracture, electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD), transmission Kikuchi diffraction (TKD) and/or transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The position is funded through HECTOR Proof-of-Concept project funding received from Research Council of Finland focused on development and characterization of sustainable multi-metal carbide compositions with improved mechanical properties. The overall objective of this project is to demonstrate the use of multi-metal carbides for targeted industrial applications and to generate critical scientific knowledge on their deformation mechanisms, particularly at high temperatures. The project will involve detailed micro-mechanical and electron microscopy-based microstructural characterization at small length scales.