PhD in Hydrogen-Induced Degradation and 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

PhD in Hydrogen-Induced Degradation and Fracture in Circular Steels

Delft University of Technology · Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Netherlands

Apply by 30 Oct 2026

About This Opportunity

Delft University of Technology is recruiting a PhD candidate to investigate hydrogen-induced degradation and fracture in circular steels. Applications close on 30 October 2026 at 23:59 Europe/Amsterdam.

The project experimentally studies hydrogen embrittlement in recycled steels using advanced microstructural characterisation, in‑situ hydrogen mechanical testing and fracture analysis. It aims to link hydrogen trapping and transport to microstructure and fracture behaviour within the CIRHY programme.

Level PhD

Time Commitment Full‑time

Start Date Jan 10, 2027

Duration 4 years

Reference Code 3875

Field Hydrogen Embrittlement and Fracture in Circular Steels

Specialization Materials Science & Engineering

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount EUR 3,204-4,051 / Per Month

Funding Type Salary

Funding Status Paid

Period Per Month

Requirements

Education

Applicants should hold an MSc in materials science or engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, applied physics, metallurgy or a closely related field.

Experience

A background in physical metallurgy, materials characterisation, mechanical testing or fracture mechanics is relevant.

Technical Skills

• SEM
• EBSD
• TEM
• XRD
• SIMS
• Fracture mechanics
• Hydrogen mechanical testing