PhD Researcher in Shear Dilatancy of Soft Solids

3 uur geleden


Delft, Zuid-Holland, Nederland TU Delft Voltijd
Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our research team at TU Delft. The successful candidate will work on a PhD project focused on understanding the mechanics of soft solids, specifically the phenomenon of shear dilatancy in concentrated emulsions.

The PhD project will involve a combination of theoretical and numerical modeling, as well as molecular dynamics simulations. The candidate will have the opportunity to work with a team of experts in the field and contribute to the development of new knowledge and understanding of soft solid mechanics.

The successful candidate will hold an MSc degree in physics or mechanical engineering and have demonstrated proficiency in computer simulations using LAMMPS or similar. Knowledge of continuum solid mechanics is a plus, but can also be developed during the project. Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English are required.

The PhD position is part of a larger research project aimed at understanding the behavior of soft solids under various conditions. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of topics, from fundamental research to applied problems, and contribute to the development of new technologies and solutions.

Requirements
  • Master's degree in physics or mechanical engineering
  • Proficiency in computer simulations using LAMMPS or similar
  • Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What We Offer
  • 4-year PhD position with a competitive salary
  • Opportunity to work with a team of experts in the field
  • Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and equipment
  • Opportunity to contribute to the development of new knowledge and understanding of soft solid mechanics
About TU Delft

TU Delft is a world-renowned university that combines science, engineering, and design to address global challenges. Our faculty of Mechanical Engineering is a dynamic and innovative community that focuses on fundamental understanding, design, production, and application of mechanical systems.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that values different perspectives and qualities. We believe that this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant, and the world more just.



  • Delft, Zuid-Holland, Nederland TU Delft Voltijd

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our research team at TU Delft. The successful candidate will work on a PhD project focused on understanding the mechanics of soft solids, specifically the phenomenon of shear dilatancy in concentrated emulsions.The PhD project will involve a combination of theoretical and numerical...


  • Delft, Zuid-Holland, Nederland TU Delft Voltijd

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD researcher to join our team at TU Delft in the area of microwave design and simulation of spin-based quantum processing units. As a PhD researcher, you will be part of a dynamic and interdisciplinary team working on the development of a solid-state quantum processing unit based on spin...


  • Delft, Zuid-Holland, Nederland TU Delft Voltijd

    Job OverviewWe are seeking a highly motivated and skilled PhD researcher to join our team in experimental biophysics. As a PhD researcher, you will be responsible for conducting cutting-edge research in biophysics, with a focus on single-molecule techniques, synthetic cells, optical imaging, and nanosciences.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and conduct experiments...


  • Delft, Zuid-Holland, Nederland TU Delft Voltijd

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated PhD researcher to join our team in the area of microwave design and simulation of spin-based quantum processing units. As a PhD researcher, you will be part of a dynamic team working on the realization of a solid design and simulation platform for quantum processing units based on spin technology.The primary...


  • Delft, Zuid-Holland, Nederland TU Delft Voltijd

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated and skilled researcher to join our team at TU Delft. As a PhD researcher in energy transition, you will play a key role in our efforts to develop sustainable energy systems.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct research on the impact of defossilizing heavy industry on energy demand patternsAssess the level of...


  • Delft, Zuid-Holland, Nederland TU Delft Voltijd

    Job OpportunityWe are seeking two highly motivated PhD candidates to join our research team at TU Delft, working on the NWO-Vici project "Flow physics of Pickering emulsion reactors for sustainable chemical conversion". As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will explore the interplay of chemical reaction and transport phenomena in nanoparticle-stabilized...


  • Delft, Zuid-Holland, Nederland TU Delft Voltijd

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated PhD researcher to join our team in the area of microwave design and simulation of spin-based quantum processing units. As a PhD researcher, you will be part of a dynamic team working on the realization of a solid design and simulation platform for quantum processing units based on spin technology.The primary...


  • Delft, Zuid-Holland, Nederland TU Delft Voltijd

    Job OpportunityWe are seeking a highly motivated PhD researcher to join our team at TU Delft. The successful candidate will conduct research at the intersection of logic, optimization, machine learning, control, monitoring, interpretability, and visualization.Research FocusThe PhD project will focus on advancing the theory and practice of formal AI...


  • Delft, Zuid-Holland, Nederland TU Delft Voltijd

    Job Description**About the Role**We are seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD researcher to join our team at TU Delft to investigate the dynamics of Coastal Trapped Waves. As a PhD researcher, you will be part of a vibrant research community that focuses on understanding the complex interactions between the ocean and the atmosphere.**Key...


  • Delft, Zuid-Holland, Nederland TU Delft Voltijd

    Job OpportunityWe are seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD student to join our research group at TU Delft. As an experimentalist, you will be responsible for conducting cutting-edge research in the field of biophysics, single-molecule techniques, synthetic cells, optical imaging, nanosciences, and molecular/cellular biology.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign...


  • Delft, Zuid-Holland, Nederland Delft University of Technology Voltijd

    Light brings knowledgeJob descriptionEver wondered how individual gel molecules perceive mechanical stresses, or what happens to the glassy polymer when they soften? Join us to figure that out. We are looking for a PhD candidate to join our team at TU Delft to work on developing methods for imaging and sensing dynamic phenomena in soft and bioinspired...


  • Delft, Zuid-Holland, Nederland TU Delft Voltijd

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and skilled PhD researcher to join our team at TU Delft. The successful candidate will contribute to our research on energy transition, focusing on the impact of defossilizing heavy industry on energy demand patterns and the flexibility of industrial processes.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct a systematic analysis...


  • Delft, Zuid-Holland, Nederland TU Delft Voltijd

    Job OpportunityWe are seeking a highly motivated and skilled PhD researcher to join our team at TU Delft. As a PhD researcher, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team working on innovative issues related to nature-based solutions.Research FocusYour research will focus on evaluating the effectiveness of managed re-alignment strategies as a nature-based...


  • Delft, Zuid-Holland, Nederland TU Delft Voltijd

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated PhD researcher to investigate how local cultures affect perceptions of geothermal energy as part of a large European transdisciplinary research project.The successful candidate will design a questionnaire to be distributed across different countries, analyze the data, and report on the findings in scientific...


  • Delft, Zuid-Holland, Nederland TU Delft Voltijd

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated PhD researcher to join our team at TU Delft to work on a project that aims to design privacy-aware monitoring systems using mmWave radars and machine learning. The goal of this project is to create a system that monitors a given area without compromising individual privacy.Monitoring is a critical aspect of...


  • Delft, Zuid-Holland, Nederland TU Delft Voltijd

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated PhD researcher to join our team at TU Delft to work on a project that aims to design privacy-aware monitoring systems using mmWave radars and machine learning. The goal of this project is to create a system that monitors a given area without compromising individual privacy.Monitoring is a critical aspect of...


  • Delft, Zuid-Holland, Nederland Technische Universiteit Delft (TU Delft) Voltijd

    About the JobWe are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our team at Technische Universiteit Delft (TU Delft) to work on a fully funded research project focused on decentralised machine learning. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of a novel video search engine that eliminates the need for servers...


  • Delft, Zuid-Holland, Nederland TU Delft Voltijd

    Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher in Electron Microscopy TU Delft is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team in the field of electron microscopy. As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will be responsible for conducting research in the area of electron beam imaging and metrology on the nanoscale.Key Responsibilities:Develop and...

  • Phytoplankton Researcher

    2 dagen geleden


    Delft, Zuid-Holland, Nederland Deltares Voltijd

    PhD Position: Phytoplankton, Nutrients, and Carbon Fluxes in the Wadden Sea LagoonWe are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our team at Deltares and the University of Amsterdam. As a PhD candidate, you will contribute to the LandSeaLot project, focusing on the interaction of phytoplankton with nutrient and carbon cycles in the Wadden Sea...


  • Delft, Zuid-Holland, Nederland TU Delft Voltijd

    Job DescriptionAt TU Delft, we are seeking a highly motivated PhD researcher to join our team in the Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management. The successful candidate will be part of a research project focused on identifying socio-economic tipping points and positive levers for scaling up nature-based solutions.Research ObjectivesThe PhD researcher will...