Research associate (EG 13 TV-H) - in the field of metallic materials

The position is initially limited until 31.12.2020 within the project "Oxide particle modified Fe alloys" (§ 2 Abs. 1 WissZeitVG). The possibility to do a PhD is given.

Tasks:

The position holder is expected to focus on the fabrication of bioresorbable Fe-based materials via selective electron beam melting (EBM), an additive manufacturing process. The layer-by-layer production principle of the EBM process allows the fabrication of the most complex structures, which are ideally suited for e.g. implants. In this context, bioresorbable materials promise new possibilities for future implant structures, as they are slowly degraded in the body, thus eliminating the need for subsequent surgery. In this area, however, there is a lack of alternatives to the Mg-based implants available to date. Fe-based materials are suitable in principle. Their mechanical properties are superior to those of established alloys in many areas of application, but their corrosion and degradation behavior in complex solutions is currently disqualifying. In cooperation with two project partners, the behavior of novel alloys processed via EBM under chemical-mechanical loads is therefore to be investigated as a matter of priority, and ultimately a profound understanding regarding all relevant interrelationships is to be developed via process-induced microstructure development.

Prerequisites:

The prerequisite is an above-average scientific university degree in mechanical engineering, materials science or similar, as well as good computer and English skills. Extensive knowledge in additive manufacturing, especially on EBM, is mandatory. Extensive knowledge of powder bedding processes as well as experience in additive processing Fe- and/or Ni-based alloys is further expected. Knowledge of experimental and metrology techniques, heat treatment strategies, and microstructural and mechanical characterization of metallic materials is required.

Advantageous are:

Basic knowledge in the field of residual stress analysis.

For further inquiries, please contact Prof. Dr. Niendorf, Tel.: 0561-804-7018, e-mail: niendorf[at]uni-kassel[dot]de, is at your disposal.

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