Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is seeking to develop next-generation high-performance and sustainable composite materials, drawing inspiration from natural processes to enhance resilience, ductility, and circularity of composite structures.
Requirements
- Design fibre-reinforced composite architectures.
- Utilize artificial intelligence (AI) and finite element modelling (FEM) to study material behaviour across multiple scales.
- Translate modelling concepts into hybrid composite materials.
- Combine thermoplastic and thermoset matrices.
- Employ advanced manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing and Automated Fibre Placement (AFP) to develop durable structures.
Responsibilities
- Design fibre-reinforced composite architectures.
- Utilize artificial intelligence (AI) and finite element modelling (FEM) to study material behaviour across multiple scales.
- Translate modelling concepts into hybrid composite materials.
- Combine thermoplastic and thermoset matrices.
- Employ advanced manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing and Automated Fibre Placement (AFP) to develop durable structures.
Other
- A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
- Strong interest in sustainable materials, modelling, or advanced manufacturing.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
