PhD and Postdoc Positions Thermoplastic Composites

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Help accelerate the development of ultra-lightweight structures for large aircraft

To drive climate neutrality in aviation, the development of ultra-efficient and lightweight aircraft is crucial. To this end, the Dutch government is funding a multi-year project geared to application-driven research into cutting-edge thermoplastic composites, structures and production technologies. To cover the wide range of research lines, we offer multiple PhD and postdoc positions. Would you like to work with leading manufacturers, airlines and researchers in the Dutch aviation industry and contribute to sustainable aviation?

The project explained

Covering the entire spectrum from material development and product design to production, certification, repair and reuse

PhD positions

Choose from a wide range of unique fundamental and experimental research lines and grow your career as a researcher

Postdoc positions

Conduct groundbreaking fundamental or experimental research and develop your academic career 

 

The project explained

In this project, the Dutch aviation industry and knowledge institutions collaborate to develop innovative thermoplastic composite technologies for parts, products and, ultimately, integrated structures. Using these technologies, structure weight is to be reduced by 15% to compensate the additional weight of hydrogen and hybrid-electric propulsion systems. The project covers the entire spectrum from material development and product design to production, certification, repair and reuse. In addition, the project aims to develop the factory of the future and smart structures. 

In the first year, choices for product concepts and demonstration products will be made. The goal is to demonstrate new materials, production and product concepts for new aircraft platforms, and select promising technologies.

Lightweight Composites and Constructions

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PhD positions 

Check out the unique research lines under these seven research fields:

Postdoc positions

Check out the unique research lines under these two research fields

Inspired?

Check out the job posting for the requirements and employee benefits. If you think you’re a match, we’d like to meet you. To apply, please complete the application form, and upload your motivation letter and detailed CV. Please state your research line(s) of choice in your cover letter and application form.

Do you have any questions? Talk to us

If you would like more information about these roles and our research lines, please contact please contact Martin Kampinga, Programme Manager, via M.Kampinga@tudelft.nl.

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