PhD: Hydrogen Embrittlement & Fracture in Circular Steels

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

Job summary

Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands invites applications for a PhD position to investigate hydrogen-induced degradation and fracture in circular steels. The project combines experimental studies, microstructural characterization, and fracture analysis within the CIRHY programme. Start date Jan 10, 2027, duration four years, full-time.

MSc required. Competitive monthly salary 3,204–4,051 EUR, with paid funding.

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold an MSc in materials science or engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, applied physics, metallurgy or a closely related field.
• A background in physical metallurgy, materials characterisation, mechanical testing or fracture mechanics is relevant.

Responsibilities

Skills

Fracture mechanics

Hydrogen mechanical testing

Education

MSc in materials science or engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, applied physics, metallurgy or closely related field

Tools

SEM

EBSD

TEM

XRD

SIMS

Job description

Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands invites applications for a PhD position to investigate hydrogen-induced degradation and fracture in circular steels. The project combines experimental studies, microstructural characterization, and fracture analysis within the CIRHY programme. Start date Jan 10, 2027, duration four years, full-time.

MSc required. Competitive monthly salary 3,204–4,051 EUR, with paid funding.