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 invites applications for a PhD candidate to investigate hydrogen-induced degradation and fracture in circular steels. The project uses advanced microstructural characterization and in-situ hydrogen mechanical testing to link hydrogen trapping and transport to microstructure and fracture behaviour within the CIRHY programme.

The PhD level position is full-time, starting January 2027, for a duration of four years, funded as a salaried position.

Qualifications

• MSc in materials science or engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, applied physics, metallurgy or a closely related field.
• Background in physical metallurgy, materials characterization, mechanical testing or fracture mechanics is relevant.

Responsibilities

• Investigate hydrogen-induced degradation and fracture in circular steels.
• Study hydrogen embrittlement in recycled steels using advanced microstructural characterisation, in-situ hydrogen mechanical testing and fracture analysis.

Skills

Hydrogen embrittlement

Fracture mechanics

Materials characterization

Mechanical testing

Education

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

Tools

SEM

EBSD

TEM

XRD

SIMS

Fracture mechanics

Hydrogen mechanical testing

Job description

PhD in Hydrogen-Induced Degradation and Fracture in Circular Steels

Delft University of Technology · Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Netherlands

About This Opportunity

Delft University of Technology is recruiting a PhD candidate to investigate hydrogen-induced degradation and fracture in circular steels. 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 3204-4051 / 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