PhD on Magnetic Nanoparticle Synthesis (LiT STC)

18 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

29 Feb 2024 - 22:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

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

We aim to advance the integration and joining of thermoplastics composites with an concerted effort of several PhDs and PDs contributing towards a new approach to fusion bonding, combining process and performance optimization by simulations of physical phenomena and cuncurrent experimental realization. This PhD vacancy will explore the synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles to be used as susceptors in novel scalable fusion bonding technologies.

This position is part of the Luchtvaart in Transitie project where Dutch companies and knowledge institutions collaborate on the development of innovative production technologies for complex thermoplastic composite components and integrated structures. The aircraft becomes heavier due to the required applications for hydrogen and the use of (hybrid) electric propulsion systems. To compensate, lightweight materials, structures, and production technologies are needed to enable sustainable aviation.

This PhD project will be jointly supervised by Laura Rossi - Colloidal Engineering and Materials design (mycolloids.com) by Clemens Dransfeld - Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies Group (tudelft.nl/ae/amt)

Requirements
Specific Requirements

You have an excellent track record from your master studies in engineering, materials sciences, physics or chemistry. You are driven by scientific curiosity with attention to detail and you like to solve problems from the bottom up. You are able to skillfully develop experimental methods and to combine them with numerical methods. Finally you enjoy working in a very interdisciplinary context and collaborate with researcher at university and industry level. Previous experience in colloid synthesis is preferred.

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 TU Delft Graduate Schools Admission Requirements.

Additional Information
Benefits

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 € 2541 per month in the first year to € 3247 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 sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice to assist you with your relocation.

Selection process

Applicants are invited to submit a motivation letter, a detailed CV and names and contact details of three references that we may approach as part of your application procedure.

The applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, therefore you are invited to submit your application as soon as it is ready.

Additional comments

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Assistant Professor Laura Rossi, Faculty of Applied Sciences, [email protected] or Professor Clemens Dransfeld, Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, [email protected]

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/336696/

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/336696/phd-on-magnetic-nanoparticle-synthes…

Contact

City

Delft

Website

http://www.tudelft.nl/

Street

Mekelweg 2

Postal Code

2628 CD

STATUS: EXPIRED