PhD: Hydrogen–Defect Interactions in Circular Steels

Laplace Expert Ltd; Delft; Remote; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands seeks a PhD candidate to study hydrogen–defect interactions in circular steels using atomistic simulation. The PhD is part of the CIRHY programme and focuses on hydrogen embrittlement mechanisms in recycled steels.

The project will apply density-functional theory and machine-learned interatomic potentials to investigate trapping, segregation and interaction with defects, with a starting date in January 2027 and a four-year duration.

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold an MSc in materials science or engineering, physics, chemistry or a closely related discipline.
• Experience with density-functional theory or molecular dynamics is relevant; experience with machine-learned interatomic potentials is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Study hydrogen–defect interactions in circular steels using atomistic simulation.
• Investigate hydrogen trapping, segregation and interaction with defects and tramp elements using DFT and machine-learned interatomic potentials.

Skills

Density-functional theory

Molecular dynamics

Machine-learned interatomic potentials

Atomistic simulation

Hydrogen embrittlement

Education

MSc in materials science or engineering, physics, chemistry or closely related discipline

Job description

Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands seeks a PhD candidate to study hydrogen–defect interactions in circular steels using atomistic simulation. The PhD is part of the CIRHY programme and focuses on hydrogen embrittlement mechanisms in recycled steels.

The project will apply density-functional theory and machine-learned interatomic potentials to investigate trapping, segregation and interaction with defects, with a starting date in January 2027 and a four-year duration.