Are you an engineer who wants to contribute to sustainability, reducing carbon emissions, and materials recycling? We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic PhD candidate to work on a challenging micro-mechanical modelling project, in an exciting multidisciplinary team.
Position
PhD-student
Irène Curie Fellowship
No
Department(s)
Mechanical Engineering
FTE
1,0
Date off
01/12/2024
Reference number
V35.7843
Job descriptionThe Particles on the Edge (PLEDGE) project
PLEDGE is a challenging research project funded by the Dutch government and Materials innovation institute M2i. It aims to understand the consequences of ‘green' steel making (i) using a hydrogen-based production process and (ii) with an increased usage of recycled (scrap) material. The mechanical properties of any steel rely strongly on second-phase particles in the metallic microstructure, yet, the amount and distribution of second-phase particles can vary considerably in green steels. Therefore, the goal of the PLEDGE project is to deeply understand and manage the microscopic deformation mechanisms in the presence of second-phase particles, to enable future green steel making. To address this goal, a multi-scale integrated experimental- numerical micromechanical approach is adopted.
Vacancy for a numerically oriented PhD student with a focus on computational micro-mechanical modelling
Section Mechanics of Materials
You will work in the section of Mechanics of Materials (MoM) (www. tue.nl/mechmat) at the department of Mechanical Engineering of Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). The MoM section is recognized worldwide for its high-level research on experimental analysis, theoretical understanding and predictive modelling of complex mechanical behavior in engineering materials at different length scales (e.g, plasticity, damage, fracture), which emerges from the physics and mechanics of the underlying multi-phase microstructure. An integrated numerical-experimental approach is generally adopted for this goal. A state-of-the-art computing infrastructure is in place for the numerical work in this project.
Job requirementsA meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:
About TU/e
Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands- on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.
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More information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more about the scientific content of the PhD project? Please feel free to contact us: dr. Ron Peerlings ([email protected]), prof. Marc Geers ([email protected]) or dr. Johan Hoefnagels ([email protected]).
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Application
Application documents (in PDF format) must contain:
We look forward to your application. Closing date is December 1, 2024, but we will screen applications as we receive them. Promising candidates may expect an online interview, possibly followed by an invitation to visit us in Eindhoven.