PhD position
Faculty/department: Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Level: Master degree
Working hours: 38 hours per week
Contract: 4 years
Preferred starting date: 01.10.2018 (exact starting date negotiable).

A fully-funded PhD position (4 years) is available in the group of Fritz Körmann at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering of Delft University of Technology.

Topic

The successful applicant will perform theoretical materials science research on complex concentrated alloys (multi-component alloys, high entropy alloys) employing first-principles calculations and related atomistic simulation techniques in the research group of Dr. Fritz Körmann. The main goal is to develop efficient ab initio based simulation techniques to investigate the interplay between phase stability, short-range order and other materials properties to explore the large phase space for optimized materials properties combinations.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a MSc degree in theoretical or computational physics, chemistry, materials science or closely related field. Proficiency in English is required. Prior experience with density functional theory, modelling of alloys, application of interatomic potentials, or programming techniques are very welcome.

Application:

Applications should include: a letter of motivation (max. 1 page), CV including publication list (if applicable), summary of previous research experience, abstract of Master thesis (max. 1 page), grades, proof of English language skills (if applicable), names of up to three references, and the preferred starting date.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For the application procedure and further information about the excellent benefits of employment at TU Delft and the PhD programme please visit:

https://vacature.beta.tudelft.nl/vacaturesite/permalink/47540/?lang=en

For more information about the position, please contact Fritz Körmann directly [email protected]