PhD Position in Perpetual Recycling of Asphalt Concrete

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

Ensuring sustainable future roads requires effective recycling of asphalt concrete. This project addresses developing objective tools and criteria to assess recyclability of reclaimed asphalt, allowing for the optimal use of available material. The project involves both testing and modelling and experience with one or both for bitumen, asphalt concrete or similar materials is a pre-requisite.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop objective tools and criteria to assess recyclability of reclaimed asphalt
  • Conduct testing and modelling to determine the effect of aging and repeated recycling cycles on the compatibility of RA with new materials and their interactions
  • Collaborate with researchers from various parts of the world and work together with specialists from the Pavement Engineering Section, TNO and RWS as well as specialists from the Dutch pavement engineering sector
Requirements
  • MSc in pavement engineering, material science, organic chemistry or a similar area
  • Demonstrable experience with testing and/or modelling of bitumen, asphalt concrete or similar materials
  • English proficiency as specified at TU Delft
Conditions of Employment

The PhD is part of the KPE2.0 project, which is still pending. If the project is acquired by TU Delft, the position will start in January 2025. The PhD candidate will be offered a 4-year period of employment in principle, but in the form of 2 employment contracts. An initial 1,5 year contract with an official go/no go progress assessment within 15 months. Followed by an additional contract for the remaining 2,5 years assuming everything goes well and performance requirements are met.

Salary and Benefits

The salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from € 2872 per month in the first year to € 3670 in the fourth year. As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

About TU Delft

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.

About the Faculty

The Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences (CEG) is committed to outstanding international research and education in the field of civil engineering, applied earth sciences, traffic and transport, water technology, and delta technology. Our research feeds into our educational programmes and covers societal challenges such as climate change, energy transition, resource availability, urbanisation and clean water.



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