Postdoc Damage Tolerance of Structural Bonded Joints

3 maanden geleden


Delft, Nederland TU Delft Voltijd

Postdoc Damage Tolerance of Structural Bonded Joints-
**_Challenge: Predict damage tolerance of structural bonded joints._**
**_Change: New models and experimental methodologies_**
**_Impact: Enable structural sizing for defects_**

Job description

Adhesive bonding is an efficient structural joining technique that enables efficient lightweight composite airframe design, a prerequisite for the transition towards more sustainable aviation. However, automation of the bonding process in manufacturing, in combination with stringent certification requirements, demands advances in understanding of, and in assessment methodologies for, fatigue and damage tolerance.

In this position you will contribute to this need, by developing and validating methodologies bridging static and fatigue damage growth tests on generic coupons with bonded structures under combined load cases, supported by analytical or numerical modelling. This project will feature a large amount of experimental work, in combination with analytical and/or numerical modelling, depending on which approach proves to be most feasible.

You will conduct this research within the Aerospace Structures and Materials Department of the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering of TU Delft. Direct supervision will be provided by Dr. ir. J.A. Pascoe and Dr. ir. R.C. Alderliesten.

Tasks and responsibilities of this position include:

- Conducting independent research into fatigue and damage tolerance of adhesively bonded composite structures with guidance from the supervisory team.
- Assisting in education delivered by the ASM department.
- Communicating the results of your research via journal articles, conference presentations and meetings with the project partners.

**Requirements**:
Need to have:

- A PhD degree in a relevant field, e.g. Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar, with a research topic relevant for this project.
- Affinity with the topic of fatigue of composite structures and materials.
- A desire to acquire the new skills and knowledge needed to complete the project.
- A critical attitude towards your own work and that of others.
- Good written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate the value of your work in both academic and industry settings.
- English proficiency.

Nice to have:

- Prior experience with adhesive bonding.
- Prior experience with fatigue testing.
- Experience with adhesive bonding of aircraft components.
- Experience in analytical or numerical modelling of fatigue and/or fracture.

Conditions of employment

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.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

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Faculty Aerospace Engineering

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Additional information

Application procedure

In your cover letter, describe your interest in the project and why you think you would be a good fit for this position. Additionally, describe briefly what aspects or phenomena you think will make predicting the damage tolerance behaviour of bonded composite structures more challenging than predicting the behaviour of bonded metallic components.
- A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
- Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
- FACULTY/DEPARTMENT***

**Faculty of Aerospace Engineering**:

- JOB TYPE***

**Postdoc Positions**:

- SCIENTIFIC FIELD***

**Engineering**:

- HOURS PER WEEK***

**38**:

- SALARY***

**€ 3.345,00 - € 5.278,00**:

- DESIRED LEVEL OF EDUCATION***

**University graduate**:

- VACANCY NUMBER***

**TUD05750**:



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