PhD Position in the Fatigue Performance and Weldability of Sustainable Steels
Investigate next-generation structural steels to enable their safe application in fatigue-critical infrastructure.
Best for:Best for engineering graduates with a background in materials science, structural integrity, or welding technology.
Overview
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) invites applications for a fully funded PhD position focusing on the fatigue performance and weldability of next-generation sustainable structural steels. As part of the 'Grow with Green Steel' programme, the researcher will examine how greener production routes and increased scrap content influence structural integrity. The work combines experimental testing with advanced numerical modelling to evaluate base materials and welded joints. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary consortium of academic institutes and industrial partners.
What you'll do
- Conduct experimental testing on next-generation sustainable structural steels and welded joints
- Develop advanced numerical models to evaluate material fatigue behaviour under cyclic loading
- Assess the impact of scrap content and hydrogen direct reduced iron production routes on weldability
- Investigate the applicability of conventional fatigue design methods to sustainable steels
- Collaborate with academic and industrial partners within the multidisciplinary consortium
Requirements
Degree required: Master of Science degree in Structural Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; excellent written and verbal communication skills
Instruction: English
- Strong background in structural steel behavior or materials science
- Experience with experimental testing of metallic materials
- Familiarity with numerical modeling techniques for structural applications
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary research consortium
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-11
Submit your online application through the official TU Delft career portal by the specified deadline. Ensure all required application documents are attached as requested in the portal submission guidelines.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Transcripts
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