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**PhD Position 3D Printing and Biological Testing of Bio-waste Derived Meta-materials**:
**_Excited about sustainable design and 3D printing? Join us to develop innovative bio-waste materials using computational modeling and advanced digital fabrication for eco-friendly structures_**

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**Job description**:
**Job requirements**:

- Must meet the entry requirements for PhD enrollment. They must hold a 2nd level Master Degree (120 ECTS + 180 ECTS in a bachelor degree) or a Single Cycle Degree (minimum 300 ECTS), or a comparable university degree (Second Cycle qualification) in biomechnical engineering, mechancial engineering, material science or related fields.
- Must not have a doctoral degree at the date of their recruitment. Researchers who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but who have not yet formally been awarded the doctoral degree will not be considered eligible.
- Must have strong expertise in 3D printing technologies.
- Must have strong background in computational modeling, especially Finite Element Method (FEM), and experience in software such as ABAQUS.
- Must have high-level programming skills, particularly in Python, for model development and process automation.
- Should have familiarity in biological testing.
- Should have knowledge of sustainable materials.

**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.

Challenge. Change. Impact

**Faculty Mechanical Engineering**:
ME is a dynamic and innovative faculty with high-tech lab facilities and international reach. It’s a large faculty but also versatile, so we can often make unique connections by combining different disciplines. This is reflected in ME’s outstanding, state-of-the-art education, which trains students to become responsible and socially engaged engineers and scientists. We translate our knowledge and insights into solutions to societal issues, contributing to a sustainable society and to the development of prosperity and well-being. That is what unites us in pioneering research, inspiring education and (inter)national cooperation.
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**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.

**Additional information**:
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**Application procedure**:

- Your CV.
- Transcripts.
- Two reference contacts.
- Cover letter.

**Please note**:

- A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
- A knowledge security check will be part of the selection procedure.
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- Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
- Faculty/Department: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering- Salary range: €2872 - €3670- Hours per week: 32-40- FTE: 0,8-1,0- Submission is possible until: 5 Dec 2024- ID job: 1562