PhD on safety and sustainability in bio-based composites’ structural design
Eindhoven University of Technology
Job descriptionThe increasing demand for new buildings and infrastructure is one of society’s most critical environmental challenges since a large amount of waste, pollution, and gas emissions are produced. In the last decade, bio-based composite materials have shown the potential to develop sustainable building systems for architecture. However, a significant challenge is the scarcity of comprehensive data regarding their performance and characteristics. This lack often leads to difficulties in assessing safety, prompting the application of overly conservative safety factors and unnecessary material usage, which also detriments their sustainability level. Moreover, the intricate relationship between safety and sustainability is frequently underestimated or disregarded in current practices.In this position, you will research and develop a comprehensive design framework that integrates safety assessment and sustainability considerations for bio-based composite materials, addressing the current challenges and gaps in understanding their performance and characteristics. The main key objectives and challenges of this PhD position would include:
The position is embedded in the newly formed chair of Sustainable Structural Design of the at the .Job requirements
Conditions of employmentA meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting, and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:
. * An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children’s day care and sports facilities.
and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates.Information and applicationAbout usEindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.Curious to hear more about what it’s like as a PhD candidate at TU/e? Please view the .
InformationDo you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact
the hiring manager dr.ing. Marta Gil Pérez, Assistant Professor, or +31 40 247 2915.Visit our website for more information about the or the You can also contact .Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit .ApplicationWe invite you to submit a complete application by using the apply button. The application should include a:
We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.
€2770 – 3539 per month
Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant
Sat, 20 Jul 2024 01:49:39 GMT
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