Background: www.uhasselt.be/IMO

Task description
The topic of the PhD project is situated in the study of highly advanced nanostructured inorganic materials with applications in energy generation (e.g. photovoltaics) and energy storage (e.g. batteries). These materials are synthesized by menas of wet chemical methods (sol-gel, hydrothermal precipitation, ). All projects have a strong interdisciplinary component (chemistry, materials science) whereby there is collaboration with other universities and research centres such as IMEC. According to the interest of the candidate, the emphasis of the work can be on synthesis or on characterization of the developed precursors and end materials by means of e.g. UV-micro-Raman spectrometry or other advanced techniques such as EXAFS. Also didactical tasks such as assistance in laboratory or theoretical exercises and/or internships will be part of the assignment.

Profile

• The candidate needs to be motivated to assist in didactical tasks of the department of chemistry;
• The candidate is a motivated and independant researcher with good communication skills;
• Can work well in team;
• Good knowledge of English;
• The candidate is supposed to perform research in the field of advanced inorganic Nanomaterials by means of wet chemical synthesis and/or advanced characterisation techniques such as UV-micro-Raman spectrometry or EXAFS;
• A solid background in inorganic and physical chemistry, materials science and in high technological materials is highly recommended.

Diploma
Candidates have a master diploma (or equivalent) in chemistry, biochemistry, physics, engineering or materials science.Employment
Appointment for a period of 2 x 2 years (with evaluation after 2 years).

Further information
Content job responsibilities:
   Prof. dr. An HARDY, +32-11-268308, an.hardy@uhasselt.be
   Prof. dr. Marlies VAN BAEL, +32-11-268307, marlies.vanbael@uhasselt.be
Content terms of employment and selection procedure:  jobs@uhasselt.be, +32-11-268080

Application
Applicants must use the official application forms which can be downloaded here www.uhasselt.be/download/APengelsUH.doc

Application by e-mail will only be taken into consideration when sent to the following address: jobs@uhasselt.be

Please add a copy of your diploma, a list of courses and your results per course. Without these we cannot evaluate your application.
The completed application forms must reach the above mentioned address no later than 01 November 2011.

Selection procedure
Preselection on the basis of CV. Interview with the selected candidates.

source: www.uhasselt.be/vacancies_detail?taal=04&vacid=129