PhD Position - Hot Corrosion of Materials and Coatings in Turbine Engines

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Lich, HESSEN
Deadline: 06 Apr 2024

9 Mar 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Forschungszentrum Jülich
Research Field

All
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Germany
Application Deadline

6 Apr 2024 - 22:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract

To be defined
Job Status

Other
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

Work group:

IEK-2 - Werkstoffstruktur und Eigenschaften

Area of research:

Promotion

Job description:

Your Job:

In a project with a leading German aircraft turbine manufacturer, the Institute of Energy and Climate Research - Materials Microstructure and Properties (IEK-2), investigates deposit-induced corrosion of turbine blade Ni-base alloys and coatings. Your research work will be carried out in the group for high-temperature corrosion. As part of this very experienced team, you will contribute to bridging the gap between fundamental research and industrial application of high-temperature materials.

Your tasks include

  • Development of microstructure - property correlations through advanced corrosion and annealing experiments as well as microscopic analysis using advanced electron microscopy techniques
  • Qualification of coating systems for application in extreme environments
  • Establishing the thermodynamic foundation of the corrosion reactions using the software FACTSAGE
  • Preparation of scientific publications and project reports

Your Profile:

  • A very good university degree (Master or diploma) in materials engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering or other related fields
  • Strong background in physical chemistry and thermodynamics including the development and understanding of phase diagrams
  • Experience in laboratory work, e.g., in a chemical or metallography lab, is of advantage
  • Very good skills in written and spoken English
  • Good skills in written and spoken German would be an advantage
  • Highly motivated, skillful at and enjoying experimental work
  • Personal qualities such as dedication and initiative are considered invaluable
  • Excellent cooperation and communication skills and the ability to work independently
  • Courses or practical experience in one or more of the following areas are considered a merit: DTA-analysis, electron microscopy

Our Offer:

  • Outstanding scientific and technical infrastructure – ideal conditions for successfully completing a doctoral degree
  • Doctoral degree conferred by RWTH Aachen University
  • A highly motivated research group and interdisciplinary work environment at one of Europe’s largest research centres
  • Continuous scientific mentoring by your scientific advisor
  • Opportunities to participate in and contribute to (international) conferences and workshops
  • A structured doctoral program with a comprehensive training and networking offer via the graduate school HITEC: www.hitec-graduate-school.de and the the doctoral platform JuDocs: www.fz-juelich.de/judocs . Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs
  • A position initially limited to 3 years to conduct your doctoral research
  • 30 days of annual leave
  • Pay in line with 75 % of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TvöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“).

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: go.fzj.de/benefits

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.


Requirements
Additional Information
Website for additional job details

https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/careers/jobs/2024D-024

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Forschungszentrum Jülich
Country
Germany
City
Jülich
Geofield


Where to apply
E-mail

[email protected]
Website

https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/careers/jobs/2024D-024

Contact
City

Jülich
Website

https://www.fz-juelich.de/portal/home
Street

Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße
Postal Code

52428
E-Mail

[email protected]
Phone

+49 2461 61-0
Fax

+49 2461 61-8100

STATUS: EXPIRED