Delft University of Technology Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Delft, (Zuid-Holland), 38 hours per week
Job description
The investigation into the disaster at New York City’s World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 showed that the towers collapsed as a result of fires with high temperatures, which weakened the steel. The aim of this project is to improve the fire-resistance of steel by observing and understanding the changes in the interior structure of steel during a simulated fire in real time by using synchrotron radiation. The problem that scientist are currently facing is that it is not known exactly how the structure of steel on the level of nanometres to micrometres changes during a fire. In other words, there is a need to study the evolution of the microstructure of steel during a simulated fire on the level of individual grains in the interior of the material. The only tool that is available for this purpose involves illuminating the steel with ultra-bright, high-energy synchrotron radiation [see S.E. Offerman et al., Science 298 (2002) 1003]. Direct observations of the changing microstructure will lead to understanding of these processes and thus provide an opportunity to manipulate the structure of steel and thereby improve its strength at high temperatures. The two PhD positions are within the framework of a Vidi grant, i.e., a talent grant from the Dutch technology foundation STW, and a long-term project with the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility.
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
The positions require an MSc degree in technical or natural sciences. Candidates with an MSc degree in materials science, metallurgy, physics, chemistry, or mathematics are preferred. Skills with complex experimental equipment and/or computer programming are preferred. Candidates should be prepared to work (for short periods) at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility in France and at the Technical University of Denmark.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers
Organization
Delft University of Technology
Mechanical, Maritime and 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.
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering focuses on multidisciplinary activities involving research on materials of relevance to industry and society in the medium and long term. Research ranges from fundamental understanding to implementation of technology. The section is involved in the development of a physical basis for industrial processes in which the metallic microstructure is formed or changed, focusing on solid-state processes in the bulk of the material.
Date of entry: 27/05/2008
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:
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.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
S. E. Offerman
Telephone number: 31 (0)15-2782198
E-mail address: S.E.Offerman@tudelft.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:Application
You can apply for this job before 01-07-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
S. E. Offerman/Materials Science & Engineering
E-mail: application-3mE@tudelft.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber 3ME08-21.
Job description
The investigation into the disaster at New York City’s World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 showed that the towers collapsed as a result of fires with high temperatures, which weakened the steel. The aim of this project is to improve the fire-resistance of steel by observing and understanding the changes in the interior structure of steel during a simulated fire in real time by using synchrotron radiation. The problem that scientist are currently facing is that it is not known exactly how the structure of steel on the level of nanometres to micrometres changes during a fire. In other words, there is a need to study the evolution of the microstructure of steel during a simulated fire on the level of individual grains in the interior of the material. The only tool that is available for this purpose involves illuminating the steel with ultra-bright, high-energy synchrotron radiation [see S.E. Offerman et al., Science 298 (2002) 1003]. Direct observations of the changing microstructure will lead to understanding of these processes and thus provide an opportunity to manipulate the structure of steel and thereby improve its strength at high temperatures. The two PhD positions are within the framework of a Vidi grant, i.e., a talent grant from the Dutch technology foundation STW, and a long-term project with the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility.
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
The positions require an MSc degree in technical or natural sciences. Candidates with an MSc degree in materials science, metallurgy, physics, chemistry, or mathematics are preferred. Skills with complex experimental equipment and/or computer programming are preferred. Candidates should be prepared to work (for short periods) at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility in France and at the Technical University of Denmark.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers
Organization
Delft University of Technology
Mechanical, Maritime and 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.
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering focuses on multidisciplinary activities involving research on materials of relevance to industry and society in the medium and long term. Research ranges from fundamental understanding to implementation of technology. The section is involved in the development of a physical basis for industrial processes in which the metallic microstructure is formed or changed, focusing on solid-state processes in the bulk of the material.
Date of entry: 27/05/2008
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:
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.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
S. E. Offerman
Telephone number: 31 (0)15-2782198
E-mail address: S.E.Offerman@tudelft.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:Application
You can apply for this job before 01-07-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
S. E. Offerman/Materials Science & Engineering
E-mail: application-3mE@tudelft.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber 3ME08-21.
