Ron Peerlings

This PhD position at Eindhoven University of Technology focuses on multiscale modelling of recycled stainless green steels, aiming to advance sustainable steelmaking and reduce carbon emissions through materials recycling. The project addresses the challenges posed by scrap-induced variations in chemical composition, which can affect the mechanical performance and phase transformations of stainless steels during processing. The research will develop a predictive framework linking microstructural contamination by tramp elements to engineering properties, essential for the successful introduction of green steels in high-end applications. The work involves extensive literature review, development of a multiscale model for strain-induced martensitic phase transformations in austenitic metastable steels, incorporation of crystal plasticity at the meso-scale, and validation of macroscopic thermo-mechanical properties. The project is based in the internationally recognized Mechanics of Materials section, which specializes in experimental analysis, theoretical understanding, and predictive modelling of complex mechanical behavior in engineering materials. The candidate will benefit from state-of-the-art computing infrastructure, interdisciplinary collaboration with industrial partners such as Philips and Alleima, and advanced PhD-level training through the Dutch Graduate School on Engineering Mechanics. The position offers full-time employment for four years, competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Applicants must have a strong background in computational and continuum mechanics, excellent academic records, and proficiency in English. The application process is online and requires submission of a cover letter, CV, publication list, thesis/project descriptions, references, and grade lists. The university provides a dynamic, international research environment, technical infrastructure, and support for international candidates.