During this one-year Postdoc assignment, you will work within a large team (three staff and two Postdocs) to create a continuum-level model of the effect of hydrogen embrittlement on steel. You will especially focus on using RVE technology to up-scale the modelling from the micron level to the millimeter level in modelling one or more hydrogen embirttlement mechanisms. You will work very closely together with a second Postdoc, whose responsibility will include the modelling of hydrogen damage from the quantum up to the micron scale through molecular modelling. 

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

The applicant shall have a PhD degree in materials sciences, mechanical engineering or a similar engineering discipline. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is required, while the ability to communicate in Dutch is considered valuable.      

Fixed-term contract: 1 year.

TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount for health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. An International Children’s Centre offers childcare and an international primary school. Dual Career Services offers support to accompanying partners. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.

Delft University of Technology

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is a multifaceted institution offering education and carrying out research in the technical sciences at an internationally recognised level. Education, research and design are strongly oriented towards applicability. TU Delft develops technologies for future generations, focusing on sustainability, safety and economic vitality. At TU Delft you will work in an environment where technical sciences and society converge. TU Delft comprises eight faculties, unique laboratories, research institutes and schools.

https://www.tudelft.nl

Faculty Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

The 3mE Faculty trains committed engineering students, PhD candidates and post-doctoral researchers in groundbreaking scientific research in the fields of mechanical, maritime and materials engineering. 3mE is the epitome of a dynamic, innovative faculty, with a European scope that contributes demonstrable economic and social benefits. 

The Department of Maritime and Transport Technology (MTT) studies how to develop, design, build and operate marine, dredging and transport systems and their equipment. New generation transport and marine systems require the further development of the knowledge of the dynamics and the physical processes involved in transport, dredging and marine systems, the logistics of the systems and the interaction between the equipment and control systems.
For more information on the research activities of M&TT department, please see: maritime-and-transport-technology.

https://www.tudelft.nl/en/3me