Delft University of Technology Mechanical, Maritime & Materials Engineering
Delft, (Zuid-Holland), 38 hours per week
Job description
At the Virtual Materials Laboratory, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Delft University of Technology, two positions are open for ambitious PhD students in Computational Materials Science and Engineering. Both positions are part of larger research teams spread over various universities throughout The Netherlands. In these teams, PhD students cooperate with each other and with senior scientists to tackle two challenging problems in Materials Science, using advanced computational methods covering length scales from Ångströms to centimeters. The two PhD students at the Virtual Materials Laboratory in Delft will be concerned with the atomic scale, employing Moleclar Dynamics, Monte Carlo, and related computational techniques. The research will be supervised by Prof. Barend Thijsse and Dr. Lucia Nicola. Position 1: Multiscale metallic interface modeling Metallic interfaces, such as grain boundaries, phase boundaries, and metallization layers, play a dominant role in determining the strength, reliability, and life time properties of materials in devices and constructions. Nevertheless, the current modeling of metal interfaces is still rather rudimentary, being at best limited to standard anisotropy boundaries and cohesive zones. These models describe debonding, but they neglect the critical interaction between plasticity and interfaces. This interaction takes place at the level of individual dislocations that can be accumulated, transmitted, absorbed, or nucleated at the interfaces. A better insight and quantification of these mechanisms can only be gained through detailed analysis of these processes across length scales: from the atomistic level via the level of discrete dislocations to the continuum interface level — coupled by means of proper scale transitions. This research program involves three PhD students, at the universities of Delft, Groningen, and Eindhoven. Associated companies are Corus, NXP, and Philips. Position 2: Simulation of multimaterial adhesion Multimaterial adhesion is an important topic, both from a scientific and from an application point of view, especially in advanced microelectronics devices. In this research program a multiscale simulation approach will be undertaken. The focus is on metal-polymer interfaces, although the inevitable oxidation of most metals renders them in many cases similar to inorganic-polymer interfaces. The environmental influence will be studied at the micro-, meso-, and macro-scales, aiming at an advanced understanding of the kinetic factors such as temperature, time and, in particular, humidity. To this purpose the full range of techniques from molecular dynamics via dissipative particle dynamics to continuum mechanics will be used, in addition to experimental validation. This research program involves four PhD students, two each at the universities of Delft and Eindhoven. Major associated companies are TNO, NXP, and Philips.
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
For both positions we are looking for MSc graduates in materials science, physics, chemistry, or mechanical engineering, with a good background in applied solid state science. Programming experience is required. Experience in molecular dynamics and affinity with computer modeling are strong plus points. The successful candidate should have a good fluency in spoken and written English.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers
Organization
Delft University of Technology
Mechanical, Maritime & Materials Engineering
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is a multifaceted institution offering education and carrying out research in the technical sciences at an internationally recognized 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.
Date of entry: 31/03/2008
Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 1500 - 2000
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2000
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: Four years
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
In the Virtual Materials Lab, we aim for excellence in computational science. The PhD students will work in an inspiring atmosphere together with other PhD students, Postdocs, and senior staff. If successful, the research will lead to a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at TU Delft. The annual salary starts at € 2000 gross in the first year and increases to € 2558 gross in the 4th year. TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option of assembling a customized compensation and benefits package (the 'IKA'). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.Contact Prof. Barend Thijsse (B.J.Thijsse@tudelft.nl) for more information. Send your application and resume to Application-3mE@tudelft.nl. When applying for this position, make sure to mention vacancy number 3mE08.14. Selected candidates will first be interviewed by phone before being elected for a visit to Delft. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Prof. Barend Thijsse
E-mail address: B.J.Thijsse@tudelft.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:Application
You can apply for this job before 05-05-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
A. Timmermans/HRM
E-mail: Application-3mE@tudelft.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber 3ME08.14.
Job description
At the Virtual Materials Laboratory, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Delft University of Technology, two positions are open for ambitious PhD students in Computational Materials Science and Engineering. Both positions are part of larger research teams spread over various universities throughout The Netherlands. In these teams, PhD students cooperate with each other and with senior scientists to tackle two challenging problems in Materials Science, using advanced computational methods covering length scales from Ångströms to centimeters. The two PhD students at the Virtual Materials Laboratory in Delft will be concerned with the atomic scale, employing Moleclar Dynamics, Monte Carlo, and related computational techniques. The research will be supervised by Prof. Barend Thijsse and Dr. Lucia Nicola. Position 1: Multiscale metallic interface modeling Metallic interfaces, such as grain boundaries, phase boundaries, and metallization layers, play a dominant role in determining the strength, reliability, and life time properties of materials in devices and constructions. Nevertheless, the current modeling of metal interfaces is still rather rudimentary, being at best limited to standard anisotropy boundaries and cohesive zones. These models describe debonding, but they neglect the critical interaction between plasticity and interfaces. This interaction takes place at the level of individual dislocations that can be accumulated, transmitted, absorbed, or nucleated at the interfaces. A better insight and quantification of these mechanisms can only be gained through detailed analysis of these processes across length scales: from the atomistic level via the level of discrete dislocations to the continuum interface level — coupled by means of proper scale transitions. This research program involves three PhD students, at the universities of Delft, Groningen, and Eindhoven. Associated companies are Corus, NXP, and Philips. Position 2: Simulation of multimaterial adhesion Multimaterial adhesion is an important topic, both from a scientific and from an application point of view, especially in advanced microelectronics devices. In this research program a multiscale simulation approach will be undertaken. The focus is on metal-polymer interfaces, although the inevitable oxidation of most metals renders them in many cases similar to inorganic-polymer interfaces. The environmental influence will be studied at the micro-, meso-, and macro-scales, aiming at an advanced understanding of the kinetic factors such as temperature, time and, in particular, humidity. To this purpose the full range of techniques from molecular dynamics via dissipative particle dynamics to continuum mechanics will be used, in addition to experimental validation. This research program involves four PhD students, two each at the universities of Delft and Eindhoven. Major associated companies are TNO, NXP, and Philips.
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
For both positions we are looking for MSc graduates in materials science, physics, chemistry, or mechanical engineering, with a good background in applied solid state science. Programming experience is required. Experience in molecular dynamics and affinity with computer modeling are strong plus points. The successful candidate should have a good fluency in spoken and written English.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers
Organization
Delft University of Technology
Mechanical, Maritime & Materials Engineering
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is a multifaceted institution offering education and carrying out research in the technical sciences at an internationally recognized 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.
Date of entry: 31/03/2008
Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 1500 - 2000
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2000
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: Four years
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
In the Virtual Materials Lab, we aim for excellence in computational science. The PhD students will work in an inspiring atmosphere together with other PhD students, Postdocs, and senior staff. If successful, the research will lead to a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering at TU Delft. The annual salary starts at € 2000 gross in the first year and increases to € 2558 gross in the 4th year. TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option of assembling a customized compensation and benefits package (the 'IKA'). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.Contact Prof. Barend Thijsse (B.J.Thijsse@tudelft.nl) for more information. Send your application and resume to Application-3mE@tudelft.nl. When applying for this position, make sure to mention vacancy number 3mE08.14. Selected candidates will first be interviewed by phone before being elected for a visit to Delft. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Prof. Barend Thijsse
E-mail address: B.J.Thijsse@tudelft.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:Application
You can apply for this job before 05-05-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
A. Timmermans/HRM
E-mail: Application-3mE@tudelft.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber 3ME08.14.
