PhD: Texture Imaging & Inverse Problems in AM Alloys

Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI); Villigen; Sur place; CHF 60 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Interdisciplinary collaboration

On-site infrastructure

Résumé du poste

Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Villigen PSI invites applications for a PhD Student to investigate the texture of additively manufactured AM lightweight alloys using wavelength-resolved neutron imaging and to relate it to their mechanical properties.

You will develop and apply a texture tomography inverse problem to reconstruct crystallographic texture, conduct neutron imaging and diffraction experiments, and validate results with microscopy and mechanical testing, publishing findings at

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field with strong experimental focus.
• Interest in experimental work, good communication skills and motivation.
• Excellent command of English is required.
• Programming skills (e.g., Python) and interest in data analysis or inverse problems are assets.
• Experience with metal additive manufacturing is an asset.
• Experience with neutron or X-ray diffraction and imaging techniques is an asset.

Responsabilités

• Investigate texture of additively manufactured AM lightweight alloys using wavelength-resolved neutron imaging and relate it to mechanical properties.
• Develop and apply a texture tomography inverse problem to reconstruct crystallographic texture of AM components.
• Conduct neutron imaging and diffraction experiments on AM specimens.
• Validate results with electron microscopy and mechanical testing.
• Publish results in scientific journals and present findings at international conferences.

Connaissances

Python

Communication skills

English proficiency

Data analysis

Numerical methods

Inverse problems

Neutron/X-ray techniques

Formation

Master's degree in materials science or related field

Outils

Python

Neutron imaging

X-ray diffraction

Description du poste

Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Villigen PSI invites applications for a PhD Student to investigate the texture of additively manufactured AM lightweight alloys using wavelength-resolved neutron imaging and to relate it to their mechanical properties.

You will develop and apply a texture tomography inverse problem to reconstruct crystallographic texture, conduct neutron imaging and diffraction experiments, and validate results with microscopy and mechanical testing, publishing findings at