During this one-year Post-Doc assignment, you will work within a large team (three staff and two Post-Docs) towards the deeper understanding of the effect of hydrogen embrittlement on steel. You will especially focus on using quantum and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to determine the influence of hydrogen on mechanical properties of steel on the crystal and grain boundary level. It is expected that you have prior experience of performing Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations. Your acquaintance with  MD simulations is an added advantage. You will work very closely together with a second Post-Doc, whose responsibility will focus on using your findings to up-scale the results to the continuum and structural levels. Ultimately, this collaborative project will lead to an elaborate model for the hydrogen embrittlement mechanisms.

This position is primarily scientific in nature, but you will be expected to contribute to the creation of a large-scale follow-on project.

For more information about this PD position please visit: https://www.academictransfer.com/nl/53021/postdoc-dft-modelling-of-hydrogen-in-steel/

and contact Dr Poulumi Dey, Assistant Professor, phone: +31 (0)152783117, e-mail: [email protected].