Concrete Structures Researcher

About this PositionThe civil engineering and construction industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by major social issues such as the Paris Agreement. To address these challenges, innovative solutions must be developed under pressure. Key topics include the use of new concrete types with alternative binders or recycled aggregates, safe and...

About TNOTNO is a leading innovation centre for the Netherlands, where industry, government, and academia work together to develop novel solutions for societal challenges. Our mission is to connect people and knowledge to create innovations that benefit society. In our research and development programmes, we focus on topics that are relevant to the future of...

About this OpportunityTNO is looking for a talented researcher to join our team and contribute to the development of innovative solutions for the civil engineering and construction industry. The industry is facing significant challenges, including the need for sustainable and safe structures, which requires the development of new materials and construction...

Job DescriptionPostdoctoral Researcher - Zeeland Bridge Field LabWe are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team at the Dynamics of Solids and Structures section of the Engineering Structures department at TU Delft. The successful candidate will play a key role in the Zeeland Bridge Field Lab, a long-term research-focussed...

About this projectTNO is seeking a highly motivated graduate researcher to investigate the influence of specimen size on residual stress distribution in rails. The successful candidate will develop a method to predict residual stress distribution in full rails based on small specimen measurements.Key responsibilitiesConduct a literature review on residual...

About TNO's Research ProgramsTNO is at the forefront of innovation in the civil engineering and construction industry. Our research programs focus on developing sustainable solutions for the future, addressing major social issues such as the Paris Agreement. We investigate the behavior of innovative concrete types and structures, connecting areas of...

About This OpportunityTNO is a leader in innovation for the civil engineering and construction industry. As our next team member, you will play a key role in developing sustainable structures that meet the needs of today and tomorrow.Your RoleYou will join a dynamic group of specialists who investigate the behavior of concrete types and structures. With...

About this projectFatigue is a critical factor in the maintenance of steel structures. To accurately determine the fatigue life, the fatigue crack growth rate must be precisely described. The fatigue crack growth rate is influenced by residual stresses, which can be measured using various techniques. However, when preparing small specimens for these...

Job DescriptionAs a postdoctoral researcher at TU Delft, you will contribute to the development of new methodologies for assessing the fatigue and damage tolerance of adhesively bonded composite structures. Your research will focus on bridging the gap between static and fatigue damage growth tests on generic coupons with bonded structures under combined load...

About the JobWe are seeking a highly motivated Postdoc to work on the development of a macroscale model for debonding in stiffened panels. The candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary research program focused on enabling integrated lightweight structures with thermoplastic composites.Research FocusThe project aims to develop a new higher-order finite...

Job Description:Thermoplastic composites are the lightweight materials of the future, supporting the automotive and aerospace needs to reduce fuel consumption and extend vehicle range. Optimal usage of these materials requires fast and reliable integration techniques to manufacture bonded parts. The ENLIGHTEN research program, funded by the Dutch Research...

About this positionTNO is seeking a talented researcher to contribute to the structural safety of steel structures. As a structural behavior engineer, you will join the steel team of the department reliable structures at TNO, where you will be involved in assessing and predicting the behavior of steel structures such as bridges, railway rails, and offshore...

About this positionAt TNO, we're tackling major social issues in the civil industry by combining expertise in in-depth, independent research. We're looking for a talented graduate to contribute to the structural safety of steel structures.What will be your role?You'll join the steel team of the department reliable structures at TNO, assessing and predicting...

About TNOTNO is a leading research organization in the Netherlands, driving innovation in various fields, including building and infrastructure, maritime structures, and energy transition. Our mission is to create a sustainable future by combining expertise in multiple areas of research.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a graduate researcher to join our team in...

About this projectFatigue is a critical factor in the maintenance of steel structures. To accurately predict the fatigue life, it is essential to understand the fatigue crack growth rate, which is influenced by residual stresses. When preparing small specimens for residual stress measurements, the structure needs to be cut, leading to the redistribution of...

About Our ResearchThe Department of Reliable Structures at TNO performs cutting-edge research on various types of assets, including bridges, locks, storm surge barriers, and buildings. Our multidisciplinary teams work on civil structures, building materials, dynamics, risk, and reliability, aiming to create a more innovative built environment. We need your...

About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and curious individual to join our team as a Senior Security Researcher. As a member of our Security Research Team, you will be responsible for identifying, investigating, and developing solutions for security problems that current best practices are not sufficient to address.Key ResponsibilitiesResearch and...

Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated PhD researcher to join our team at TU Delft in the field of geothermal energy and uncertainty quantification. The successful candidate will be part of a major European research consortium developing new technologies to appraise geothermal resources faster, at less cost, and at a higher success rate.The PhD...

TNO is at the forefront of innovation in road engineering, driving sustainable infrastructure solutions for a greener future.About this PositionThe Netherlands' road construction sector is poised for significant transformation. To reduce CO2 emissions from roads, we must extend their lifespan and adopt materials with lower carbon footprints.We develop...

About this position The civil engineering and construction industry will change radically in the coming decades. Major social issues, such as the Paris Agreement, set new prerequisites for changes that are needed in construction processes and usage of materials. We face challenges that require solutions to be developed under pressure. Current topics...

Postdoc Researcher Zeeland Bridge Field Lab- Job description The iconic Zeeland Bridge is the longest bridge in the Netherlands, spanning +-5km over the Eastern Scheldt estuary. The bridge was built between 1963 and 1965 to connect the islands of Schouwen-Duiveland and Noord-Beveland in the Province of Zeeland. To continue ensuring the safety of the bridge,...

Researcher WrapNode-II- **_Challenges: Steering a comprehensive experimental initiative on a pioneering innovation involving multiple partners to a successful completion._** Job description Reaching energy transition goals of 2030 and 2050 require multiple increases in production capacity and cost reduction of support structures for wind turbines offshore....

Postdoc Researcher-Sustainable Binder- Job description In recent years, the circular economy has garnered significant global attention, aiming to optimize resource utilization, minimize waste, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Committed to achieving a fully circular society by 2050, the Netherlands recognizes the construction industry as a crucial arena...

About this position Contributing to the structural safety of steel structures. Envision it. There are major challenges in the civil industry waiting to be solved in the coming years. For example, the effect of increasing traffic intensity and vehicle loads on current, sometimes outdated infrastructure. Or the effect of the energy transition on the way...

About this position There are major challenges in the technical industry waiting to be solved in the coming years. Think about the structural safety of structures; climate adaptation; renovation and replacement of infrastructure; the energy transition; material re-use; offshore constructions; and digitalisation. For example, the effect of increasing...

PhD Position Modeling and Monitoring of Fiber-reinforced Composite Ships Under Extreme Loads- **_This PhD position deals with development of innovative modeling and monitoring methods for ship structures made of fiber-reinforced composites under extreme loads._** Job description Fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) structural members offer significant...

PhD Position Characterization of Innovative Pavement Materials- **_Develop the fundamental background knowledge needed to assess and select the materials for the sustainable roads of the future_** Job description Bitumen is a fossil material that is used to produce asphalt concrete, usually at high temperatures. In moving towards sustainable pavements,...

About this position The department of Reliable Structures performs research on many types of assets such as bridges, locks, storm surge barriers, and buildings. We have teams working on civil structures, building materials, dynamics, risk and reliability. Together, we want to make the built environment more innovative, and we need your skills and...

Your role as Senior Researcher DFIR The Security Research Team focuses on identifying, investigating, and developing solutions for security problems for which current best practices are not sufficient. Our work is focused on improving the maturity and capabilities of various services and products that Fox-IT and NCC Group deliver. We aim to share our...

PhD Position Design of Bioinspired Grasper with Embodied Intelligence- **_How to design robotic grippers with embodied intelligence?_** Job description The factories of the future will rely heavily on robotics, while robots execute multiple complex tasks. The graspers in pick&place robots typically have the responsibility of grabbing the object of interest...

Postdoc Efficient Modeling of Cracking between Bonded Thermoplastic Composites- Job description Thermoplastic composites are the lightweight materials of the future, supporting the automotive and aerospace needs to reduce fuel consumption and extend vehicle range. Optimal usage of these materials requires fast and reliable integration techniques to...

PhD position: Evaluation of managed re-alignment strategies as nature-based solution- **_The NL2120 program is a large program on the upscaling of nature based solutions. This PhD position explores succesful methods for managed re-alignment and salt-marsh restoration along coastlines_** Job description You will work in a motivated and multidisciplinary...

PhD position: The influence of sediment dynamics on tidal park scalablity in the lower Rhine-Meuse estuary- **_The NL2120 program is a large program on the upscaling of nature based solutions. This PhD will investigate scalability of tidal park concepts in human influenced estuaries_** Job description You will work in a motivated and multidisciplinary team...

PhD Position Assesment Methods for Perpetual Recycling of Asphalt Concrete- **_Develop the fundamental background for perpetual recycling and sustainable future pavements._** Job description Ensuring sustainable future roads requires perpetual, effective recycling of asphalt concrete. So far, recycling in pavement engineering is practice driven and as such...

Postdoc Position 3D Representation for Controlling Composite Fabrication Process- - 3D Representation for Controlling Composite Fabrication Process_ Job description We are looking for a passionate Postdoctoral researcher to join our team and contribute to a cutting-edge project at the intersection of 3D Computer Vision, Composite Fabrication and Aerospace...

PhD Position on Data Assimilation for Scenario Forecasting of Urban Heat- **_Challenge: Reducing urban heat requires realistic forecasts of atmospheric circulation_** **_ Change: Developing an innovative nonlinear data assimilation strategy for urban atmosphere with applicability to other earth systems._** **_ Impact: This method will allow optimisation of...