PhD Position Design of Multi-state Hydrogen Storage Tanks

• MSc degree in computational mechanics, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, applied physics, applied mathematics or a closely related discipline with above average grades.
• You are enthusiastic about composite materials and have in-depth knowledge of their analysis methods.
• You have a strong interest in computational mechanics.
• You have strong mathematical modelling skills.
• You have experience in the field of numerical modelling.
• You have experience in the field of finite element methods.
• You have good programming skills.
• Experience with composite manufacturing is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with hydrogen storage is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with programming in C++ is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with Linux is a plus, but not required.
• You are a team player and independent, solution-oriented and structured.
• You are confident in discussing your work with colleagues and presenting your work to others.
• You are proficient in the English language and are comfortable working in an international research environment.

Doing a PhD at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a certain level to ensure that the candidate is able to communicate and interact well, participate in English-taught Doctoral Education courses, and write scientific articles and a final thesis. For more details please check the Graduate Schools Admission Requirements.

Doctoral candidates will be offered a 4-year period of employment in principle, but in the form of 2 employment contracts. An initial 1,5 year contract with an official go/no go progress assessment within 15 months. Followed by an additional contract for the remaining 2,5 years assuming everything goes well and performance requirements are met.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from € 2770 per month in the first year to € 3539 in the fourth year. As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor. The Doctoral Education Programme is aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills.

The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

For international applicants, TU Delft has the Coming to Delft Service. This service provides information for new international employees to help you prepare the relocation and to settle in the Netherlands. The Coming to Delft Service offers a Dual Career Programme for partners and they organise events to expand your (social) network.

A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.

Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 25 February 2024 via the application button and upload your motivation and CV.

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Dr. ir. Julien van Campen, j.m.j.f.vancampen@tudelft.nl.

For information about the application procedure, please contact mrs. Gemma van der Windt, secr-ASM-LR@tudelft.nl.