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!