PhD Position in Materials and Additive Manufacturing: This project, funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement Nº 101081465, offers multiple funded PhD positions exploring the fatigue behavior and mechanical properties of architectured materials obtained through additive manufacturing techniques, specifically focusing on NiTi alloys.
- 🌐 Project Information
- Title: Fatigue Behavior of NiTi Architectured Materials
- Funding: European Union’s Horizon Europe program (Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant)
- Enrollment Date: 1 October 2024
- Funded by: COFUND, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, ENSAM, Swinburne University
- Host Institution: École Nationale Supérieure D’Arts et Métiers
- PhD Awarding Institutions: ENSAM & SUT
- Locations: Primary – Bordeaux, France; Secondary – Melbourne, Australia
- Supervisors: Prof. Nicolas SAINTIER (ENSAM), A/Prof. Yvonne DURANDET (SUT)
- 🛠️ Research Topics (Choose one project)
- Project 1: Effect of Process Parameters on NiTi Alloys
- Focus: Microstructure and mechanical behavior
- Applications: Transport, space, medical sectors
- Methodology: Understand microstructures, manufacturing parameters, cyclic loading response
- Collaboration: Australian and French labs, industrial collaboration
- Project 2: Combining Shape Memory Alloys and Architectured Materials
- Focus: High-performance mechanical properties
- Methodology: Understand microstructures of architectured materials, characterize lattice structures
- Applications: Advanced mobility, deployable structures, medical implants
- Collaboration: Australian and French labs, industrial collaboration
- Project 3: Superelastic Architectured Materials
- Focus: Superelastic behavior, microstructure to mechanical properties
- Methodology: Understand microstructures, characterize lattice structures, in-situ mechanical testing
- Applications: Advanced mobility, deployable structures, medical implants
- Collaboration: Australian and French labs, industrial collaboration
- Project 1: Effect of Process Parameters on NiTi Alloys
- 💼 Employment Benefits and Conditions
- Contract: 36-month full-time, extendable up to 42 months
- Probation Period: 3 months
- Weekly Hours: 35 hours
- Remuneration: EUR 23,098.20 gross annual salary
- Benefits: Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellow status, access to facilities, tuition fee exemption, travel allowance, holidays, sick leave
- 🎓 PhD Enrollment
- Requirements: Master’s degree in relevant discipline, English language proficiency
- English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
- Institutions: ENSAM and Swinburne University of Technology
- More Info: ENSAM Requirements, SUT Requirements
Subject Area: Mechanics, Architectured Materials, Additive Manufacturing, Fatigue, Metallurgy, Microscopy & Microanalysis, Shape Memory Alloys
Eligibility: Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline and meet specific language proficiency requirements. Details regarding academic prerequisites and language qualifications can be found on the ENSAM and Swinburne University websites.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should visit the ENSAM and Swinburne University websites for detailed application guidelines and submission procedures.
Last Date: The application deadline will be specified on the respective application portals of ENSAM and Swinburne University.
Description: The project aims to investigate various aspects of NiTi alloys produced through additive manufacturing, focusing on their superelastic and shape-memory properties for applications in transport, space, and medical sectors. Three distinct research projects are available, exploring different facets of these materials, from microstructure characterization to mechanical behavior under quasi-static and cyclic loading. Successful candidates will receive a 36-month full-time work contract, with the option for extension, and benefits in line with the Marie Skłodowska-Curie program.
This opportunity provides access to state-of-the-art facilities, exemptions for tuition fees, travel allowances, and more. The projects involve collaboration between European and Australian institutions, offering a unique international research experience.
This is an excellent chance for passionate researchers interested in the convergence of materials science, mechanics, and additive manufacturing to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in architectured materials.
For more detailed information and to apply, visit:
- ENSAM Doctoral School: ENSAM Website
- Swinburne University: Swinburne Website
