PhD in Metal Plasticity Simulations & Microstructure Evolution

DTU Construct; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 335,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Construct invites applications for a PhD scholarship focused on simulations of structure evolution inside metals during plastic deformation. You will model internal structure evolution using crystal plasticity and add stochastic elements to capture sub-scale structure formation, guided by experimental data from collaboration with DTU Physics.

The successful candidate will join an international, multidisciplinary team and be enrolled in the DTU PhD programme.

Qualifications

• Background in materials science, physics or mechanics.
• Experience with finite-element modelling and/or crystal plasticity simulations.
• Strong programming skills.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Strong team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Apply existing crystal plasticity simulation software to predict the evolution of the internal structure in metals in the regimes of necking and ductile failure.
• Incorporate stochastic elements in the simulations to introduce structure formation at scales below those normally addressed by crystal plasticity.

Skills

Strong programming skills

Finite-element modelling

Crystal plasticity simulations

Written communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Team spirit

Education

Two-year master's degree (120 ECTS)

Job description

DTU Construct invites applications for a PhD scholarship focused on simulations of structure evolution inside metals during plastic deformation. You will model internal structure evolution using crystal plasticity and add stochastic elements to capture sub-scale structure formation, guided by experimental data from collaboration with DTU Physics.

The successful candidate will join an international, multidisciplinary team and be enrolled in the DTU PhD programme.