Luleå University of Technology is growing rapidly with world-leading expertise in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and groundbreaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefits. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of almost SEK 2.1 billion per year. We are currently 1,900 employees and have 18,700 students. In the coming years, billions of kronor will be invested in Norrbotten and Västerbotten in major projects aimed at a more sustainable society nationally as well as globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these highly topical research projects and the social transformation that follows. We have a wide range of programs to match the skills that are in demand. We hope you will help us build the sustainable companies and societies of the future. The Division of Materials Science at Luleå University of Technology is looking for you who want to work as a postdoc. The Division of Materials Science conducts research in Engineering Materials, focusing on the design and processing of hydrogen permeation barriers for steel. The research topic "Engineering Materials" has ongoing research programs spanning broad research areas in metallic and ceramic materials (high temperature intermetals, aerospace materials, high strength steels, porous ceramic materials and materials for energy recovery). The division is part of the Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics, which also includes several other research subjects with activities in materials engineering, such as mechanics of materials and machine elements. In the educational programs, the two main programs with an international profile are important for the department, namely the civil engineering program EEIGM and the master's program AMASE. Within these programs, many students carry out project work and theses in projects linked to our research. The research subject Construction Materials consists of five senior researchers, two technicians and nine PhD students. SUBJECT DESCRIPTION Materials Engineering covers the composition, structure, properties and production of materials, mainly metallic and ceramic materials, and their application aspects. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project focuses on designing and consolidating ceramics, ceramic composites and complex concentrated alloys and composites (CCA) for high performance under different loading conditions. In addition, the design and customization of chemical composition is guided by thermodynamic modeling and synthesis in both amorphous and crystalline states, resulting in ceramic powders with varying proportions of specific dopants. The consolidated materials will be characterized using various advanced methods, including advanced electron microscopy and atom probe tomography, and will also be evaluated under different loading conditions. The material design will focus on aligning local disorder, forming nano-twins, controlling grain size, incorporating many solute atoms, aligning grain boundaries, and controlling the concentration of defects during processing to tailor mechanical and processing properties. DUTIES As a researcher, you will be responsible for defining your daily tasks and how to perform them. You will act and train as project manager in combination with your own development. Participation in other projects and teaching will take place up to 20 percent of your time. QUALIFICATIONS To be eligible for employment, a PhD in materials science, chemistry or chemical engineering is required as well as good knowledge and experience and a good publication record in CCA alloys and hydrogen permeation measurements. Good knowledge of English, both spoken and written, is essential. Experience in processing science, porous materials and synthetic chemistry is an advantage. A degree obtained not more than three years before the closing date for applications for this position would be an advantage. If there are special reasons, those who have obtained a doctorate earlier may be considered, for example in the case of various types of statutory leave. INFORMATION This position is a fixed-term, full-time position for two years. The place of employment is Luleå. The postdoctoral position is at the Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics, Division of Materials Science. Intended to start after agreement. For further information, please contact Professor Farid Akhtar, 0920 - 49 17 93, farid.akhtar@ltu.se Trade union representatives: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037 diana.chroneer@ltu.se OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-49 1721 marika.vesterberg@ltu.se APPLICATION We prefer that you apply via the application button below, attaching a cover letter as well as CV/resume, degree certificate and a one-page research plan to complete the project. Please mark your application with the reference number below. The application and degree certificate should be written in Swedish or English. Deadline for applications: October 30, 2025 Reference number: 3781-2025