PhD Position EUROGUARD: European Goal Based Multi Mission Autonomous Naval Reference Platform Development

18 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

Research Field

Technology

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

31 May 2024 - 21:59 (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

Recent geo-political developments and related security challenges have accentuated the need for rapid response capabilities by well-coordinated EU naval vessel fleets with advanced platform and systems’ technologies. On the requirements side, rapid adaptability to ever changing scenarios, optimal capabilities deployment and resilience along with high-level situational awareness and minimum human-on-the spot presence are needed. On the solutions side, high vessel automation along with safe communications and effective combat management must be provided. In addition, EU naval fleets are committed to reduce their environmental footprint by intelligent use of Power and Propulsion Energy (PPE) systems and clean fuels.

The relations between the naval vessel functions and the corresponding physical vessel systems must be referenced and implemented in the vessel architecture so that the impact of design choices and new technologies can be made visible. This also means that differing naval missions and environmental conditions require different vessel solutions and Concepts of Operations (CONOPS). The ability to capture the European operational concepts, the required functionalities, and specific constraints per intended CONOPS can be provided by a common System Architecture for European navies.

Project EUROGUARD will combine state-of-the-art and innovative technologies to study, design, prototype and demonstrate the viability of a versatile medium-sized semi-autonomous surface (MSAS) naval vessel. In addition, the MSAS will also demonstrate the benefits offered by a common System Architecture for future European semi- and fully autonomous naval ships.

This PhD project specifically aims to support the development of a Generic European Naval System Architecture (GENSA) based on Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and applicable to future European autonomous naval vessels and CONOPS. The PhD will support the GENSA in the areas of:

Feasibility studies, incorporating vessel CONOPS in coordination with stakeholders,

Design, by tailoring the GENSA model to support early stage ship design activities leveraging state-of-the-art ship synthesis models,

Digital prototyping, and validation by means of case studies, and

Final testing and recommendations for naval ship designers on the use of GENSA during early stages of design of future naval ships.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

We are seeking an enthusiastic PhD candidate who has expertise and/or interest in one or more of the following areas: complex or naval ship design, digital engineering or model-based systems engineering, ship systems modeling, or similar area.

You have obtained a MSc or an equivalent degree or expect to obtain an MSc very soon related to these areas (naval architecture, marine engineering, digital engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other related fields).

Good spoken and written English and the ability to work in a team are mandatory.

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 .

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 € 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.

Selection process

Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 31 May 2024 via the application button and upload:

• A cover letter.
• CV, and names and contacts of at least 2 references.

Notes:

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

For information about the application procedure, please contact Anita van Vianen, HR advisor, email [email protected] .

Additional comments

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Austin Kana, email: [email protected] .

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/340387/

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/340387/phd-position-euroguard-european-goal…

Contact

City

Delft

Website

http://www.tudelft.nl/

Street

Mekelweg 2

Postal Code

2628 CD

STATUS: EXPIRED