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PhD Candidate in Materials Physics: Microstructural Origins of Ductility in Recycled Aluminium Alloys Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Mechanical Engineering
Funding
This is a three-year doctoral research fellowship. The gross salary is normally NOK 580,000 per annum, with a mandatory 2% contribution deducted for the State Pension Fund. The position includes working capital for project implementation and employee benefits. The appointment is subject to admission to NTNU's Physics PhD programme within three months of employment and participation in an organised doctoral programme.
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026
Country
Norway
University
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
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The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is offering a three-year PhD research fellowship in materials physics, focused on the microstructural origin of ductility in recycled aluminium alloys. The position is based in the Department of Physics in Trondheim and starts in August or September 2027.
The project investigates how microstructural constituents affect plastic deformation, strain localisation, damage evolution and ductile fracture in alloys containing increasing amounts of post-consumer scrap. Variations in alloy chemistry, thermomechanical processing and impurity content create complex microstructures whose influence on mechanical performance remains to be fully understood.
The PhD candidate will work with precipitates, precipitate-free zones, grain boundaries, constituent particles and deformation-induced defect structures across multiple length scales. The research combines advanced transmission and scanning electron microscopy, including TEM, STEM, SEM and EBSD, with diffraction-based methods and mechanical testing. Quantitative analysis will connect microstructural features with mechanical behaviour and modelling activities in solid mechanics and fracture.
The candidate will be part of the TEM Gemini Centre and the characterisation activities of SFI FAST – Future Aluminium Structures. The work will involve close collaboration with materials-physics and solid-mechanics researchers at NTNU and SINTEF, as well as industrial partners in the aluminium value chain. This environment links advanced microscopy, deformation experiments, microstructure-based modelling, aluminium manufacturing and circular-economy research.
The project contributes to the development of recycled aluminium alloys with improved mechanical performance for high-value, structural and safety-critical applications. The doctoral researcher will also participate in research groups, conferences, international activities, dissemination and the wider education and innovation activities of SFI FAST.
Funding details
This is a three-year doctoral research fellowship. The gross salary is normally NOK 580,000 per annum, with a mandatory 2% contribution deducted for the State Pension Fund. The position includes working capital for project implementation and employee benefits. The appointment is subject to admission to NTNU's Physics PhD programme within three months of employment and participation in an organised doctoral programme.
What's required
Applicants must meet the admission requirements for NTNU's doctoral programme and hold a relevant Master's degree in Physics, Nanotechnology, Materials Science or an equivalent field, including a major independent project of at least 30 ECTS equivalent to a master's thesis. The master's degree must be obtained and documented before starting, no later than September 2027. Applicants normally need a Master's average grade of B or better on the NTNU scale, or an equivalent academic foundation. They need good oral and written English, experimental experience in physics, nanotechnology or materials science, and basic programming skills. Preferred qualifications include hands-on experience with electron microscopy, especially (S)TEM and/or SEM/EBSD; interest or experience in microstructure-property relationships, deformation mechanisms and metallic materials; experience with industrial problems; and image analysis, programming or quantitative data processing in Python. Good Norwegian communication skills are an advantage. Candidates should be able to work independently and in a structured manner, communicate research, collaborate constructively, analyse data, show curiosity and motivation, and adapt to changes in the project.
How to apply
Apply electronically through the Jobbnorge application portal by 1 December 2026. Submit a CV, Bachelor's and Master's transcripts and diplomas, a master's thesis or draft if applicable, a short motivation letter of up to 400 words or one page, relevant publications or research work, certificates if relevant, and contact details for two referees. Applicants with foreign education should also provide documentation of the scope and quality of their education and any applicable diploma supplement o
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