Postdoctoral Researcher in Metals & Solidification Modeling

Université Grenoble Alpes; France; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International mobility

Collaborative research with University

Job summary

Université Grenoble Alpes invites applications for a postdoctoral position in materials science within SIMaP. The project involves international collaboration with the University of Alberta, focusing on precipitation kinetics of TiN in HSLA steels and using SIMaP's electromagnetic levitation (EML) facility.

The role includes alloy processing experiments, microstructural characterization (OM/SEM/EBSD), and developing coupled models.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in experimental research; alloy processing/metallurgy asset.
• Solid knowledge of heat and mass transfer (diffusion, conduction, convection, radiation).
• Proficiency in complex scientific image processing and data analysis.
• Expertise in metallic sample preparation and characterization techniques (optical microscopy, SEM, EBSD).
• Fluency in written and spoken scientific English; mobility essential.

Responsibilities

• Study TiN precipitation kinetics in HSLA steels using SIMaP EML facility.
• Conduct solidification experiments and preliminary microstructure analysis (OM/SEM/EBSD).
• Calibrate optical system for in situ surface observation and real-time phase velocity monitoring.
• Modify cooling system to control solidification rates precisely.
• Develop coupled numerical models integrating EM fields, heat/ mass transfer, and solidification.

Skills

Experimental research

Heat and mass transfer

Image processing

Data analysis

Metallic sample preparation

Characterization techniques

English fluency

Autonomy

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering

Process Engineering

Materials Physics

Tools

SEM

EBSD

EML facility

Job description

Université Grenoble Alpes invites applications for a postdoctoral position in materials science within SIMaP. The project involves international collaboration with the University of Alberta, focusing on precipitation kinetics of TiN in HSLA steels and using SIMaP's electromagnetic levitation (EML) facility.

The role includes alloy processing experiments, microstructural characterization (OM/SEM/EBSD), and developing coupled models.