Pre-doctoral research in computational thermodynamics and kinetics for metallic alloy design and process optimization

4 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Fundación IMDEA Materiales

Research Field

Engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

31 Aug 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

IMDEA Materials Institute has an immediate opening for a doctoral research position on the topic of “Computational thermodynamics and kinetics for alloy design and process optimization”.

This is part of a large-scale collaborative project focused on leveraging artificial intelligence for the sustainable design of efficient alloys and processes. The overall objective of the project is to develop innovative digital methods for smart design, processing, and characterization of sustainable metallic materials with improved properties. The focus will be on several “near-net shape” fabrication (e.g. 3D printing) methods of steels. The project involves a national consortium of several (12) partners, including universities, research centres, and industries, with whom close collaborations are expected.

Within the scope of this collaborative project, the doctoral research project will focus on using state-of-the-art computational thermodynamics (e.g. CalPhaD) and kinetics (e.g. mean-field theories) in order to screen a broad range of alloy compositions and process parameters to predict resulting microstructures. These simulations, linking processing to microstructures, will be used to train artificial intelligence algorithms, and to feed in other models (e.g. simulations linking microstructures to properties). Simulations will be calibrated using experimental data generated by partners within the scope of the project.

Specifically, the PhD project will rely on using and developing computational models for microstructure formation and evolution, to be used for high-throughput exploration of alloy compositions and processing parameters. From the fundamental aspect, one important topic will relate to the consideration of parameter uncertainties, their propagation, and their effect on the resulting microstructure (and hence properties).

The student will learn essential concepts of alloy design, metallurgy, advanced manufacturing (e.g. 3D printing) of steels, advanced skills and hands-on expertise in scientific programming, computational thermodynamics (CalPhaD), and modelling of phase transformations. Whereas close collaborations with experimentalists are expected within the project, this specific PhD project will focus primarily on the development of computer simulations. Therefore, relevant candidates are expected to have background skills and interests in scientific programming, computational modelling, and/or mathematics applied to engineering problems.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, industrial engineering, materials science, materials physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience or interest in the following field will be positively evaluated: computational modelling of materials (e.g. thermodynamics and kinetics), scientific programming, and applied mathematics for engineering.
• Scientific curiosity and attention to detail.
• English (written and oral) proficiency.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Engineering

Years of Research Experience

None

Additional Information
Benefits

Applications are processed upon reception. The position might be closed once ten working days have passed since publication, so we encourage early application.

The working language of the Institute is English. Full command of the English language is required in all positions.

WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT IMDEA:

Stimulating environment where you can grow professionally.

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Additional comments

• Full-time employment and enrolment in a relevant doctoral programme.
• The doctoral contract is for a duration of 42 months.
• Position available immediately and open until filled.

Website for additional job details

https://jobs.materials.imdea.org/offer/view?id=33539

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Fundación IMDEA Materiales

Country

Spain

State/Province

Madrid

City

Getafe

Postal Code

28906

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jobs.materials.imdea.org/apply/form?id=33539

Contact

State/Province

Madrid

Website

https://materials.imdea.org

Street

Calle Eric Kandel, 2, Tecnogetafe, Getafe

Postal Code

28906

Phone

+34 915 49 34 22

STATUS: EXPIRED