Graduate Researcher in Infrastructure and Maritime Structures

5 dagen geleden

Delft, Zuid-Holland, Nederland TNO Voltijd

About TNO's Research Programs

TNO is at the forefront of addressing major technical challenges in the coming years. Our research focuses on structural safety, climate adaptation, infrastructure renovation, energy transition, material reuse, offshore constructions, and digitalization. We tackle complex social issues by combining expertise in independent research, driving technological innovations.

Your Role in Our Team

You will join one of our five departments in Delft, part of the Mobility and the Built Environment unit. Each department specializes in a specific knowledge area, often consisting of multiple teams with unique expertise. Our teams aim to play a leading role in social trends and developments. You will be part of a team of approximately 15 people, with access to modern research facilities and an extensive network.

Graduation Project Opportunities

  • The digitalization of the built environment, focusing on BIM, Digital Twins, and Linked Data.
  • Fatigue life assessment of welded details or geometry transitions in bridges and offshore structures.
  • The safe and responsible reuse of structural components or materials from disposed structures.
  • A full probabilistic analysis of submerged floating tunnels or buildings subjected to wind loading.
  • Materials research, including fracture mechanics, failure modeling, composites, and extreme conditions.
  • Simulations, including impact, advanced FE models, and new modeling solutions.
  • Integration of energy performance and environmental performance of buildings to improve sustainability.
  • Investigating the self-healing capacity of asphalt and other protection mechanisms.

What We Expect from You

We are looking for students with a master's program in STEM fields, such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering, architecture, physics, or mathematics. You should have an investigative and critical attitude, enjoy cooperation, and be creative. Proficiency in English and Dutch (B1 level) is required.

What You'll Get in Return

We offer a graduation position that allows you to develop yourself as a specialist, present and publish your research, and work on the precursor of your career. You will be properly supervised and given the scope to excel. Suitable work placement compensation is provided.

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