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PhD student (m/f/d) positions within ERC Consoli ... (No replies)

Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon

3 years ago

Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon 3 years ago

The Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht (HZG), in Geesthacht, near Hamburg, and in Teltow, near Berlin, conducts materials and coastal research. For further information please refer to: http://www.hzg.de

HZG is one of the 19 national institutions of the Hermann von Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres e.V. (HGF). Around 1,000 employees carry out basic research and development work in close cooperation with national and international research institutions, research-oriented clinics and economic and public institutions.

At the Institute of Materials Research some 200 scientists conduct research in the five sub-institutes "Materials Mechanics", "Materials Physics", "Materials Technology", "Magnesium Innovation Centre MagIC" and "Metallic Biomaterials".

PhD student (m/f/d) positions within ERC Consolidator Grant "Modelling Assisted Solid State Materials Development and Additive Manufacturing"

Reference code: 50058447_2 – 2021/WM 1
Commencement date: June 1st, 2021
The place of employment is Geesthacht (near Hamburg).

The Solid State Materials Processing department of the Institute of Materials Mechanics, at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht is looking for three PhD students (m/f/d), possible starting date after June 1st, 2021, initially limited to 3 years, within the ERC Consolidator Grant "Modelling Assisted Solid State Materials Development and Additive Manufacturing". The first PhD position is experimental oriented with the focus to produce and process novel value-added Al-based materials with the friction extrusion process (FEP). The second PhD position is modelling oriented with a strong experimental component, focused on establishing a throughout thermodynamic description of the phase formations during the process. The third PhD position is mainly modelling oriented focusing on the development of a micromechanical model to describe the microstructure evolution during FEP.

Your tasks

execution and responsible handling of the research project funded by the European Union, i.e. the ERC Consolidator Grant "Modelling Assisted Solid State Materials Development and Additive Manufacturing".
fundamental understanding between phases/microstructure and processing variables
determination of composition-process-microstructure-property relationship for FEP
publication of the results in scientific journals and at conferences
PhD position 1: Experimental analysis and production of novel value-added materials (Al-based)
PhD position 1: Process/microstructural characterization, including the development of in-situ characterization facilities for friction extrusion process
PhD position 2: Development of thermodynamic databases and precipitation models using the CALPHAD method to describe the precipitation kinetics
PhD position 3: Development of a micromechanical model based on a multiphase-field and crystal plasticity approach to describe the microstructure evolution during FEP, including homogenization to describe the macroscopic behaviour

Your profile

University degree in the field of mechanical engineering, physics, materials science, computer science or comparable (master's degree or equivalent)
ability to work scientifically, usually proven by an above-average degree
good knowledge of microstructural evolution in metals, possibly in solid state processes
PhD position 1/3: Knowledge in the field of powder metallurgy
PhD position 2/3: Knowledge in the field of thermodynamic modelling
PhD position 3/3: Knowledge in the field of computational mechanics
abilities in the analytical and/or experimental characterization of metallic materials are advantageous
knowledge of precipitation and recrystallization processes in aluminium alloys is advantageous
very good oral and written expression in English, German is advantageous
ability to work in a team and commitment to the work programme

We offer you

multinational work environment with over 1,000 colleagues from more than 50 nations
extensive options of vocational training (i. a. expert seminars, language courses or leadership seminars)
flexible working hours and various models to ensure the compatibility of family and career
excellent infrastructure, including a scientific in-house library as well as modern work spaces
remuneration according to the standards of the collective wage agreement TV-AVH including further social benefits
possibility to enrol in the doctoral program (Dr.-Ing., Dr. rer. nat.) at the Leuphana University of Lüneburg

Please indicate clearly in your application for which of the three PhD positions you are applying!

The promotion of equal rights is a matter of course for us. Severely disabled persons and those equaling severely disabled persons who are equally suitable for the position will be considered preferentially within the framework of legal requirements.

Interested? Then we are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive application documents (cover letter, CV, transcripts, certificates etc.) indicating the reference number 2021/WM 1.

Please start the online application process for this offered position via http://www.hzg.de category Career & Campus.

Application deadline: April 20th, 2021
Contact: Ms. Erika Krüger

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