PhD: Trace-Element Thermodynamics for Green Steel

Qabird; Delft; On-site; EUR 35,756 - 45,209; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

8.3% end-of-year bonus

Customisable compensation package

Discounts on health insurance

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

TU Delft invites applications for a PhD project focused on trace element thermodynamics in high-temperature steelmaking environments. The work spans experiments, modelling, and industry impact, with collaboration between TU Delft and Tata Steel IJmuiden.

You will perform high-temperature experiments, characterise samples with SEM and ICP-MS, and develop predictive models for process optimization. The ideal candidate will hold an MSc in a closely related field, have a passion for thermodynamics,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a closely related field is required.
• Strong interest in thermodynamics and high-temperature processes.
• Laboratory experience and materials characterization techniques are valued.
• Knowledge of thermodynamic modelling or willingness to learn FACTSage.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct high-temperature equilibration experiments.
• Analyze samples using laser ablation ICP-MS and electron microscopy.
• Integrate data into thermodynamic models for industrial applications.
• Collaborate with TU Delft and Tata Steel R&D partners.

Skills

Thermodynamics

High-temperature processes

Experimental work

Analytical mindset

English communication

Education

MSc degree in Experimental Petrology

Tools

SEM

ICP-MS

FACTSage

Job description

TU Delft invites applications for a PhD project focused on trace element thermodynamics in high-temperature steelmaking environments. The work spans experiments, modelling, and industry impact, with collaboration between TU Delft and Tata Steel IJmuiden.

You will perform high-temperature experiments, characterise samples with SEM and ICP-MS, and develop predictive models for process optimization. The ideal candidate will hold an MSc in a closely related field, have a passion for thermodynamics,