- JOB
- Netherlands
28 Feb 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
- Research Field
- Technology
- Researcher Profile
- Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Application Deadline
- Country
- Netherlands
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Not Applicable
- Hours Per Week
- 40.0
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by a EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
A main concern in the application of novel zinc coated advanced high strength steels is the weldability, in particular the phenomenon of liquid metal embrittlement (LME). LME may occur during welding when liquid zinc is in contact with solid steel, penetrating grain boundaries, forming cracks and thereby reducing macroscopic mechanical performance. The complex phenomenon is affected by local chemistry at the grain boundary, the characteristics of the microstructure at elevated temperature, but also the introduced stress state and strain rates.
This project provides the construction of a mesoscale modelling framework to assess the initiation and propagation of cracks under conditions prevailing during welding of zinc coated AHSS, contributing to obtain defect free welded structures. The Postdoc will be stationed at the department of Materials Science and Engineering within the faculty of Mechanical Engineering at TUDeft under the supervision of Dr.ir. C. Bos and Dr.ir. M.J.M. Hermans. The industrial partner in this project is Tata Steel Europe.
Where to apply
Requirements
Specific Requirements
Given the limited time of this project and the given task of the construction of the mesoscale modelling framework hands-on experience is required in:
- Steel physical metallurgy.
- Steel welding (nice-to-have).
- Development, implementation and application of phase field models for the liquid to solid phase transition (need-to-have).
- Development, implementation and application of cellular automata models for the liquid to solid phase transition (need-to-have).
- Experience in finite-element modelling of welding processes (temperature and deformation fields) (need-to-have).
Additional Information
Benefits
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.
For international applicants, TU Delft has the Coming to Delft Service. This service provides information for new international employees to help you prepare the relocation and to settle in the Netherlands. The Coming to Delft Service offers a Dual Career Programme for partners and they organise events to expand your (social) network.
Selection process
A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
Additional comments
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 12 March 2024 via the application button and upload your motivation and CV.
- Applying for an exemption for specific research and educational areas is an obligatory part of the selection procedure for this vacancy. This exemption must be obtained from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) before an employment contract is agreed upon. Click here for more information.
- You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
- Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
For information about the application procedure, please contact HR-advisor Anita van Vianen, email: recruitment-me@tudelft.nl.
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Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Delft University of Technology
- Country
- Netherlands
- City
- Delft
- Postal Code
- 2628 CD
- Street
- Mekelweg 2
- Geofield
Contact
- City
- Delft
- Website
- Street
- Mekelweg 2
- Postal Code
- 2628 CD