Postdocs (2) in Recycling of Stainless Steel – DTU Construct

Job title:

Postdocs (2) in Recycling of Stainless Steel – DTU Construct

Company:

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet

Job description

Job Description:Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to make a global impact? Join us in our groundbreaking project to develop an innovative local recycling system in Denmark, setting a global standard for recycling practices.The section for Manufacturing Engineering at DTU Construct is seeking two highly motivated postdocs for a project on recycling of stainless-steel scrap. The project is carried out in close cooperation with Danish industries and researchers at the Technical University of Denmark and at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU).In the project you will:

• Investigate the behaviour of recycled materials in forming and casting processes, addressing technical challenges and proposing innovative solutions.
• Conduct tests at DTU Construct to document and demonstrate the optimal use of recycled metal in production.
• Contribute to integrating our findings into industry practices, engineering education, and vocational training, fostering a sustainable future for stainless steel recycling in Denmark.

Join us in making a tangible difference and advancing the field of recycling. Your expertise and dedication can help shape a more sustainable and efficient recycling system, benefiting both industry and the environment.About the Postdoc Projects
The two postdocs will collaborate closely and receive support from experts in manufacturing processes and metallurgy at DTU, lifecycle analysis experts at SDU, and engineers from the project’s industrial partners.Postdoc One: You have a background in metal forming processes to explore direct recycling of stainless steel. The role involves testing formability, production uniformity, and geometric precision in production-like tests at DTU. The goal is to identify key production challenges in recycling and provide concrete recommendations for companies using these materials.Postdoc Two: You have expertise in casting processes or metallurgy to study how the chemistry and properties of recycled stainless steel change during melting. You will conduct experiments using industrial scrap at DTU to assess how scrap quality variations affect the quality of cast items. The role includes performing laboratory experiments and analysing materials using optical and electron microscopy, CT scanning, thermal analysis, and mechanical testing in combination with process and thermodynamic modelling.Responsibilities for both postdocs:

• To design, conduct and analyse laboratory experiments
• To cooperate with project partners (researchers and industries) to identify key issues that must be solved to improve recycling of materials in the industry
• To communicate scientific results, orally and in writing, to both the scientific and the industrial communities

Specific for Postdoc One

• Contribute to better utilization of material in sheet metal forming
• Identify scrap sheet metal that can be used to form other parts and demonstrate the possibilities experimentally
• Evaluate robustness of forming when using scrapped sheet material as compared to using original sheet material.

Specific for Postdoc Two

• Contribute to improved understanding of how stainless steels are affected by continuous recycling
• Describe how steel scrap of varying composition is best handled and processes in foundries to produce quality products
• Investigate the robustness of casting processes based on recycled material experimentally

Qualifications:

• Good knowledge of metallurgy
• Experience with planning and conducting experimental work
• Excellent English proficiency in written and oral form.
• The ability and willingness to share and discuss results from the project with both scientists and relevant industrial partners
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently and with an interdisciplinary team.

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). A PhD degree in manufacturing, preferably in relation to metal forming or casting processes is preferred.We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.The period of employment is 22 months. Starting date is according to mutual agreement. The position is a full-time position.You can read more about .Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Niels Skat Tiedje, or Associate Professor Chris Valentin Nielsen, .You can read more about Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at .If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at .Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 28 February 2025 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply now”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.DTU Civil and Mechanical Engineering develops and utilizes science and technical knowledge for the benefit of society and sustainable development. We undertake research, education, innovation, and scientific advice of the highest quality within building design and processes, building construction and safety, building energy and installation, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, materials technology, manufacturing engineering, engineering design and thermal energy systems.Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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Location

Kongens Lyngby, Hovedstaden – Lyngby, Midtjylland

Job date

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 02:37:41 GMT

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