Masters Theses in all research fields
The master's thesis is an academic work that is carried out independently. Within six months, a subject-specific problem from the field of non-ferrous metallurgy, materials science, or materials engineering should be addressed using scientific methods, and the results should be properly presented and interpreted.
During this period, students will be employed on a minor employment basis.
If you are interested, please send an email with information about yourself and your studies to irmgard.weissensteiner (@) unileoben.ac.at
Dissertation Research Domain B - Scanning Precession Electron Diffraction for Novel Aluminum Alloys
Immediate start possible
This PhD position is for people who enjoy working carefully, asking good questions, and really thinking their way into a topic.
Over the next three years, you will work on implementing Scanning Precession Electron Diffraction (SPED) for the characterization of aluminum alloys, establishing it as a robust method, and further developing it for research applications. This goes beyond imaging alone: we aim to analyze orientations, phases, and local elastic strain fields at the nanoscale in order to gain a deeper understanding of material behavior.
The project focuses on aluminum alloys in the context of recycling as well as novel alloy concepts. We are interested in how microstructure, precipitates, intermetallic phases, defects, and local strain interact, and how these relationships affect properties and processing. The project combines method development with a clear materials science question and also includes the analysis of complex datasets and the development of analytical routines, ideally using Python.
This is a full-time PhD position for three years (40 hours per week). It is a good fit for someone who enjoys experimental research, thinks analytically, and would like to actively shape the development of a method rather than only applying it.
At Montanuniversität Leoben, you will work in an environment where materials science and metallurgy are deeply rooted. Short distances, strong infrastructure, and a team that values careful work, a friendly atmosphere, and open discussion create a setting that supports both scientific and personal development.