Doctoral researcher in Engineering Science

About us

The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.

The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) at the University of Luxembourg contributes multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences and Medicine.
Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens in order to better understand, explain and advance society and environment we live in.

The Department of Engineering (DoE) is interdisciplinary and active in the classical domains of civil, electrical, mechanical, and computational engineering. The focus of research is on the development of technological solutions, the sustainable and economical use of all kinds of resources, the offer of competences for the technological requirements of Luxembourg and the Greater Region industrial and public actors. Special emphasis is given to numerical simulation to reduce the required experimental effort, but the validation of the models on laboratory setup will remain an essential asset.

Your role

The PhD-student (Doctoral Researcher) will work under the guidance of a professor on a research theme and will also contribute to education in a certain extent. The person should finish the work with a doctoral degree in engineering science.

The foreseen research is through the ArcelorMittal Chair of Steel Construction, under the collaboration between the University of Luxembourg and ArcelorMittal. This research project focuses on the non-destructive assessment of structural steel products mechanical properties for reuse in a circular economy and works at the steel material level by using destructive- and nondestructive test and measurement methods. These procedures target the assessment of steel properties for reuse in a new construction. Besides experimental work in the laboratory, machine learning will be employed to develop the steel properties predicting models to make more feasible use of nondestructive measurements on site.

Your profile

• Diploma or Master’s degree in one of the following fields: Metallurgical engineering, Materials science, Civil Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
• Knowledgeable in steels properties with a good understanding of steel manufacturing process, parameters affecting the steel mechanical properties such as chemical composition, microstructure
• Skilled in metallurgical test methods and related standards, including metallography, chemical composition analysis, hardness testing, and tensile and Charpy impact testing
• Knowledge of magnetic properties and electromagnetic test methods such as magnetic Barkhausen noise and Eddy-current is highly desirable
• Familiar with machine learning
• Willingness for intensive laboratory work: more than 50% of the time
• Willingness to enroll as PhD-student at UL

Language Requirements:

Applicants must demonstrate at least B2-level proficiency in the language of their thesis. For details and accepted certificates, please visit the Application for admission – Doctoral Candidates.

We offer

• A modern, dynamic university with a personal and inclusive atmosphere. Multilingual and international character. Staff coming from more than 90 countries. Member of The Guild of European Research Intensive Universities
• An exceptional research environment, supported by skilled staff and high-quality equipment. Strong links to professional sectors and the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban campus with excellent infrastructure
• A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and a wide range of non-academic partners including ministries, local governments, associations, and NGOs

How to apply

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter presenting your motivation for this doctoral thesis topic, and explaining how your qualifications and aspirations align with its academic focus
• Transcript of all modules and results from university-level courses taken

Early application is highly encouraged, as the applications will be processed upon reception. To ensure full consideration, candidates should apply ONLINE formally through the HR system by 31^st of July. Applications by Email will not be considered.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. In line with our values, the University of Luxembourg promotes an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to upholding equality and respect for our employees and students.

General information:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month
• Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
• Location: Belval Campus
• Internal Title: Doctoral Researcher
• Job Reference: UOL08276

The yearly gross salary for every Doctoral researcher at the UL is EUR 43445 (full time).