Three fully-funded PhD positions @ KU Leuven, Belgium

We have three fully-funded PhD positions specializing in the fracture assessment of metallic materials at Department of Materials Engineering, KU Leuven, Belgium. These positions offer an excellent opportunity for those interested in advancing their academic career in this cutting-edge field. If you are passionate about pursuing a PhD in this area, we encourage you to apply by submitting your CV and a detailed motivation letter. In your motivation letter, please specify the position number you are applying for and elaborate on your interest and qualifications related to the role.

• To apply, please ensure that your motivation letter addresses the following:
• Your academic background and relevant research experience.
• Your specific interest in the fracture assessment of metallic materials.
• Why you are drawn to this particular PhD position and what you hope to achieve.
• How your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the position.

We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about your aspirations and qualifications.

• Position 1-62024: Advanced numerical and experimental investigation of fatigue behaviour in metallic fuselage stiffened panels.
• Position 2-62024: Characterization of vibration-induced fatigue in electrical steels under resonant loading conditions.
• Position 3-62024: Investigating the mechanism of hydrogen embrittlement and its impact on fretting fatigue in additively manufactured materials.

Email address: reza.talemi@kuleuven.be 

Prof. dr. ir. Reza Talemi, Fracture Mechanics & Fatigue of Metals

Head of Elooi Laboratory, SCALINT Division | Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Technology | KU Leuven | Belgium