Phd Position Free-flight Aerodynamics and

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Delft, Nederland TU Delft Voltijd

PhD Position Free-Flight Aerodynamics and Aeroelasticity-
Job description

1) Develop a control system for the lateral and longitudinal stability of the drone;
3) Develop and assess a facility for the free-flight investigation of the aerodynamic and aeroelastic responses of the drone;

The project will be jointly conducted within the ASM and FPT departments of TU Delft.

**Requirements**:

- MSc degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
- Proven affinity with experiments, possibly in wind tunnels
- Strong background in fluid mechanics and aeroelasticity
- Strong background in mathematics and physics
- Competences on numerical modelling and finite element analysis
- Competences on control theory
- Expertise on design, synthesis and integration of systems
- Excellent track record in BSc and MSc degrees
- Proficiency in the English language, both oral and written
- Strong motivation towards pursuing a PhD
- Be able to work in a team with other researchers

The following skills are also highly appreciated:

- Knowledge of turbulent and separated flows
- Familiarity with Lagrangian Particle Tracking and the Shake-the-Box algorithm
- Familiarity with the NASTRAN software

Conditions of employment

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
- A motivation letter (1 page max.)
- Detailed CV
- BSc and MSc Transcripts
- An extract of a scientific document you wrote in English (e.g. an article or your MSc thesis)
- Names and contacts information of at least two references (support letters not needed)

**Please note**:

- 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***

**PhD**:

- SCIENTIFIC FIELD***

**Engineering**:

- HOURS PER WEEK***

**36-40**:

- SALARY***

**€ 2.872,00 - € 3.670,00**:

- DESIRED LEVEL OF EDUCATION***

**University graduate**:

- VACANCY NUMBER***

**TUD05762**:



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