IMDEA Materials Institute is a public research organization founded in 2007 by Madrid’s regional government to carry out research of excellence in Material Science and Engineering by attracting talent from all over the world to work in an international and multidisciplinary environment. IMDEA Materials has grown rapidly since its foundation and currently includes more than 120 researchers from 22 nationalities and has become one of the leading research centers in materials in Europe which has received the María de Maeztu seal of excellence from the Spanish government. The research activities have been focused on the areas of materials for transport, energy, and health care and the Institute has state-of-the-art facilities for processing, characterization and simulation of advanced materials.

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The candidate will work on two different topics. The first one is the processing and characterization of high entropy alloys resistant to hydrogen embrittlement. The processing will include powder consolidation by three different advanced manufacturing techniques: Suction casting, Field assisted sintering, and Selective Laser Melting and optimization of processing parameters for the two latter routes. In addition, a study of the influence of manufacturing route and process parameters on the microstructure will be carried out. In the next step, a thorough investigation of the mechanical behaviour of the developed HEAs under Hydrogen exposition will be performed in order to understand the effect of hydrogen atoms and compare the experimental results with the modelling ones.

At the same time, the candidate will be involved in an industrial research project aiming at exploiting directional solidification to manufacture complex components with demanding thermomechanical properties. The candidate is expected to contribute to several aspects, including new alloy design by thermodynamic calculations, optimization of processing method, and parameters to improve the microstructure and properties of the final products.

The candidate will acquire hands-on experience with state-of-the-art materials processing and characterization methods (e.g., arc melting, induction melting, selective laser melting, directional solidification, electron microscopy, sample preparation, and mechanical testing under a hydrogen environment). He/She will gain expertise in several fields of high employability and experience in fundamental and applied research in materials science and engineering and metallurgy, opening perspectives in both academia and industry.

• The candidate should hold a PhD in materials science, metallurgy, or a related field discipline with excellent academic credentials and a solid commitment to developing an academic career in an international and multidisciplinary environment.

• Fluent English (written and oral) is a must.

• Strong background in processing and characterization of metallic materials (especially in powder metallurgy, casting, sintering and additive manufacturing) with a proven record of accomplishment is essential.

Previous experience in the field of Hydrogen embrittlement will be highly appreciated and positively evaluated.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure the best consideration of their application. Screening of candidates will begin immediately. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an initial in-person interview or via Zoom, even before the closing date.

Applications are processed upon reception. The position might be closed once the minimum publication days have passed, so we encourage early application.