Job Offer from November 26, 2018
The Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung (MPIE) conducts collaborative theoretical and experimental work in physical metallurgy of complex materials. We look for an excellent and highly motivated PhD student or Postdoc for modelling and simulation studies on grain boundary (GB) segregation and phase transformation.
Solute atoms in metallic alloys often accumulate on structural defects such as GBs to reduce the total energy of the system. This redistribution of solute atoms plays a vital role in how the microstructure of material develops and has great impact on its mechanical and functional properties. The aim of the project is to reveal the thermodynamics and kinetics of GB segregation using phase-field type modelling and simulation. One part of the project deals with the relationships between segregation and properties of GBs as well as the adjacent bulk phases. Another part deals with the relationship between segregation and phase transformations at GBs.
The project involves developing novel models and performing simulations in close collaboration with experimentalists. The ideal candidate has deep understanding of thermodynamics and kinetics of materials, transport phenomena, metal physics, physical metallurgy and crystallography. The position is suited for candidates with background in computational materials science and C++ programming. Excellent command in written and spoken English is required.
If interested please send (1) your CV, (2) transcripts with full list of courses and grades, (3) the name and contact information of three references, (4) relevant publications and (5) a short description of your interests and strengths regarding the current topic addressed to Bewerbungskennziffer2030. All documents must be in pdf, best as a zip file, and adequately named.
MPIE is an equal-opportunity employer. The preferred starting date is as soon as possible.