PhD: Hydrogen Embrittlement in Circular Steels

Delft; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

TU Delft in Delft is offering a PhD position to unravel hydrogen-induced degradation and fracture in circular steels within the CIRHY project. You will combine 3D microstructural characterization, in-situ hydrogen testing, and fracture toughness experiments to understand embrittlement mechanisms and transport phenomena.

Join a collaborative research program with industry partners, aiming to develop hydrogen-resistant circular steels for the energy transition.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Metallurgy, or related discipline.
• Strong background in physical metallurgy, materials characterization, fracture mechanics, or related field.
• Experience with advanced characterization techniques (SEM, EBSD, TEM, XRD, SIMS) desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Combine advanced microstructural characterization with in‑situ hydrogen mechanical testing and fracture toughness experiments.
• Investigate hydrogen trapping and transport, linking microstructure to mechanical performance.
• Collaborate with TU Delft ME, University partners and industry to advance circular steels for hydrogen environments.
• Contribute to publications, conference talks, and dissemination within the CIRHY framework.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering or related field

Tools

SEM

EBSD

TEM

XRD

SIMS

Job description

TU Delft in Delft is offering a PhD position to unravel hydrogen-induced degradation and fracture in circular steels within the CIRHY project. You will combine 3D microstructural characterization, in-situ hydrogen testing, and fracture toughness experiments to understand embrittlement mechanisms and transport phenomena.

Join a collaborative research program with industry partners, aiming to develop hydrogen-resistant circular steels for the energy transition.