Postdoc Loads and Survivability of Marine Renewables

Updated: 3 months ago
Deadline: 18 Feb 2024

23 Jan 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
Research Field

Technology
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country

Netherlands
Application Deadline

18 Feb 2024 - 22:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Not Applicable
Hours Per Week

40.0
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Marine renewables are expected to increase their participation in the energy mix, however, innovations are needed to lead to solutions with high survivability in offshore environments, reduction of environmental impacts, and major cost reductions.

As our new Post-Doctoral researcher at the Marine Renewable Energies Lab (MREL), you will work with floating renewable energies, analyse critical areas requiring monitoring, and contribute improvement of array concepts. As part of this TU Delft team, you will be work with industry and academic partner in developing predictive methods and tools to assess extreme and cyclic fatigue loading of marine structures.MREL is based within the Offshore Engineering group, in the Hydraulic Engineering department, the work is on innovative floaters for marine renewables (wind, wave and solar concepts).

You will be expected to conduct research (both independently and as part of a team) in marine/offshore energies applications. It is anticipated that you will disseminate research finding by writing in scientific international journals, attend international conferences. You will be expected to participate in coordination of the research activities, actively contribute to meet project milestones, and administrative tasks to other researchers and industry partners within the project.

You will contribute to the research and teaching activities of the Lab by developing/updating material for specified courses, have an active role in supervision of MSc students and PhD candidates, and contribute to proposals within the field.


Requirements
Specific Requirements

We foresee that our new colleague will be self-motivated, curiosity-driven, open to communicate and collaborate with others, especially within the Lab.

A PhD in Civil Engineering with strong knowledge of non-linear time domain modelling and load estimations.

Excellent programming skills (Python/Matlab, etc) are expected, knowledge of and CAD is an advantage.


Additional Information
Benefits

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. 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.


Selection process

Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 18 February 2024 via the application button and upload:

  • Motivation;
  • CV;
  • Publication list;
  • Two references.

Please note:

  • You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
  • A pre-Employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
  • Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

Additional comments

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Dr. George Lavidas, e-mail: [email protected] and the Lab webpage.


Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/336897/

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Delft University of Technology
Country
Netherlands
City
Delft
Postal Code
2628 CD
Street
Mekelweg 2
Geofield


Where to apply
Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/336897/postdoc-loads-and-survivability-of-m…

Contact
City

Delft
Website

http://www.tudelft.nl/
Street

Mekelweg 2
Postal Code

2628 CD

STATUS: EXPIRED

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