Postdoctoral Researcher in X-ray Diffraction and Strain Analysis

Job summary

This position focuses on developing local strain analysis tools using advanced 4D X-ray micro-beam diffraction techniques for sustainable materials development. The role involves applying these techniques to study microstructural evolution during mechanical loading.

Qualifications

• PhD degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Strong background in X-ray physics, microstructural characterization, plastic deformation, crystallography, physical metallurgy, mechanics, and strain analysis.
• Experience with synchrotron or laboratory 3D diffraction imaging is a significant advantage.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for analyzing elastic and plastic strain tensors from Lab-4DµXRD data.
• Conduct in situ Lab-4DµXRD experiments on aluminum samples under tensile loading.
• Perform synchrotron experiments to validate Lab-4DµXRD results.
• Implement crystal plasticity finite element models using experimental data to analyze local strain heterogeneities.

Skills

• Proficiency in X-ray physics and strain analysis techniques.
• Experience in microstructural characterization and plastic deformation analysis.
• Familiarity with crystallography and physical metallurgy principles.

Education

• A PhD degree (or equivalent) is required for this position.

Tools

• Lab-4DµXRD technology and synchrotron facilities.