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Research Assistant in Agentic AI for Infrastructure Management
Job description
This position is part of the project Neuro-Symbolic AI for Infrastructure Management, which aims to develop explainable, adaptive, and trustworthy AI systems for infrastructure management under uncertainty. Infrastructure managers increasingly need to make reliable decisions in the context of climate change, ageing assets, fragmented data, and limited monitoring information. However, conventional AI methods often depend on large datasets and offer limited explainability, making them difficult to apply in safety-critical infrastructure decisions. This project addresses that gap by combining machine learning, structured domain knowledge, knowledge graphs, simulations, multi-agent systems, and reinforcement learning.
The (proposed) research assistant will support the development and testing of AI agents that can codify infrastructure management knowledge from standards, manuals, inspection reports, and other technical sources into machine-readable knowledge structures. They will also help develop and evaluate agentic AI systems that use this knowledge to reason, coordinate with simulations, and support decisions related to maintenance, inspection, resilience, and planning. The role will involve working with machine learning methods, knowledge graphs, large language or concept models, multi-agent systems, and decision-support workflows.
The successful candidate will work within the Integral Design and Management Section of the 3MD Department, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, TU Delft, and will be associated with the DigiConstruct Lab. The position is suited to someone with a strong interest in machine learning and infrastructure management, and offers opportunities to contribute to prototypes, case studies, publications, and scientific papers.
Job requirements
A completed or ongoing MSc degree in a relevant field, such as Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Infrastructure Management, or a closely related discipline.
A strong interest in working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the built environment, particularly in infrastructure and asset management, or digital twins.
A suitable profile may include either a computer science, data science, or AI background with an interest in infrastructure systems, or a civil engineering, architecture, or construction management background with a strong interest in AI and computational methods.
Demonstrated experience with, or clear motivation to work on, one or more of the following areas: agentic AI systems, knowledge graphs, large language or concept models, machine learning, infrastructure management datasets, simulation-based decision support, multi-agent systems, or reinforcement learning.
Good programming skills, preferably in Python, and familiarity with tools or libraries used for machine learning, data analysis, semantic modelling, knowledge graphs, or AI system development.
Experience with data processing, data structuring, or working with heterogeneous technical datasets, such as standards, manuals, inspection reports, infrastructure records, or simulation outputs, is desirable.
Knowledge of infrastructure management, construction management, asset management, or decision-making processes in the built environment is desirable, but not essential.
Awareness of FAIR research principles, including the ability or willingness to work with research data, code, models, and documentation in a way that supports findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability.
A willingness to learn new algorithms, tools, and developments in AI, including neuro-symbolic AI, knowledge graph-based reasoning, agentic AI, and reinforcement learning.
A critical, creative, and proactive approach to research, with good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to document technical work clearly and contribute to academic outputs.
Demonstrated experience in academic writing, technical reporting, literature review, or preparation of research papers is an advantage.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment involving AI, infrastructure management, digital twins, and decision-support systems.
Motivation to contribute to prototypes, case studies, datasets, research publications, and the broader activities of the DigiConstruct Lab and the Integral Design and Management Section at TU Delft.
TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Working at TU Delft means contributing to solutions that really make a difference.
For over 180 years, we have been training engineers who make an impact worldwide in companies, government bodies, or as entrepreneurs. Our alumni turn knowledge into concrete solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow. These challenges are changing rapidly. That is why we focus on themes such as energy, climate, digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart mobility every day. Our education and research are directly aligned with what society needs now and in the future.
At TU Delft, our people make the difference. With their knowledge and curiosity, our staff provide a high-quality education and conduct pioneering research that extends beyond the campus. You will have the opportunity to take the initiative, work with others, and grow as a professional. Working at TU Delft means join an international community of professionals and students. Together, we create knowledge, innovations, and solutions that help move the world forward.
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
The Faculty of Civil Engineering &amp; 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. Our research projects are conducted in close cooperation with a wide range of research institutions. CEG is convinced of the importance of open science and supports its scientists in integrating open science in their research practice. The Faculty of CEG comprises 28 research groups in the following seven departments: Materials Mechanics Management &amp; Design, Engineering Structures, Geoscience and Engineering, Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Transport &amp; Planning, Hydraulic Engineering and Water Management.
 &amp; Geosciences.
Conditions of employment
Duration of contract is 22-24 months. Temporary.
A job of 18-22 hours per week.
A salary based on Scale 10 of the CAO for Dutch Universities with a salary between &euro;3546 - &euro;5538 gross per month based on a fulltime contract (38 hours), plus 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
An excellent pension scheme via the ABP.
The possibility to compile an individual employment package every year.
Discount with health insurers on supplemental packages.
Flexible working week.
Every year, 232 leave hours (at 38 hours). You can also sell or buy additional leave hours via the individual choice budget.
Plenty of opportunities for education, training and courses.
Partially paid parental leave
Attention for working healthy and energetically with the vitality program.
Additional information
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Ranjith Soman at r.soman@tudelft.nl.
Application procedure
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 21 July 2026 upload the following documents:
CV
Motivational letter
Please note:
You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
As part of knowledge security, TU Delft conducts a risk assessment during the recruitment of personnel. We do this, among other things, to prevent the unwanted transfer of sensitive knowledge and technology. The assessment is based on information provided by the candidates themselves, such as their motivation letter and CV, and takes place at the final stages of the selection process. When the outcome of the assessment is negative, the candidate will be informed. The processing of personal data in the context of the risk assessment is carried out on the legal basis of the GDPR: performing a public task in the public interest. You can find more information about this assessment on our website about knowledge security.
Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
<br><div><div><div><div><div>Faculty/Department: Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Salary range: &euro;3546 - &euro;5538
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Hours per week: 18-22
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>FTE: 0,5
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Submission is possible until: 21 Jul 2026
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>ID job: 3569
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Research Assistant in Agentic AI for Infrastructure Management

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Phd Position Multi-Agent Aerial Manipulation for Construction
Are you interested in exploring how multi-agent aerial manipulation can contribute to construction and working at the intersection of robotics and machine learning?
Job description
Advancements in aerial robotics are reshaping the future of construction. In the HARPA project funded by the EIC Pathfinder Challenge, you will explore how heterogeneous aerial robotics teams can collaboratively and autonomously assemble a pavilion. Together with other team members and collaborators from TUM and ETH, at the end of the project we will perform a real-world demonstration of the autonomous assembly of a pre-fabricated pavilion using a team of aerial robots.
HARPA is looking for two motivated PhD candidates who closely collaborate to enable this vision:
PhD #1: Multi-Agent Planning and Control for Cable-Suspended Aerial Multi-Lifting Systems
Cable-suspended Aerial Multi-Lifting systems (CAMLs) are composed of several UAVs that lift and control the orientation of the pre-fabricated building components through cables. You will investigate multi-agent planning, learning and control methods to enable decentralized, robust, and precise aerial manipulation with CAMLs. The goal is to allow existing UAV platforms to operate in a scalable and decentralized manner while achieving obstacle avoidance using onboard sensing and adapting to changes in dynamic environments. In parallel to the theoretical and algorithmic developments, you will work closely with the other PhD, postdocs, engineers in the lab, and other collaborators from TUM and ETH, to establish a digital twin for construction, and optimize CAML hardware platforms for the precise manipulation of prefabricated building components. You will also collaborate with FlyingBasket to validate the heavy-lifting system. In the final HARPA demonstration, you will be responsible for the CAML platform and its collaboration with aerial robotic manipulator platforms.
PhD #2: Contact-Aware Planning and Control for Aerial Robotic Manipulators
You will investigate contact-aware planning, control, and perception methods for aerial robotic manipulators (ARMs). These aerial manipulators will act as &ldquo;flying hands&rdquo; to support the connection and assembly of prefabricated building components. You will explore how learning-based methods, such as imitation learning and reinforcement learning, can be integrated with model-based low-level controllers and multimodal sensing to enable contact-rich aerial manipulation in unstructured and dynamic environments, particularly in close proximity to objects. The developed algorithms will be validated through real-world experiments that enable multiple ARMs to work together with CAMLs for construction tasks. In addition, you will contribute to the design and optimization of aerial manipulation hardware platforms, supported by engineers in the lab, as well as to the development of digital twin platforms for simulation and pre-assembly validation. Finally, you will contribute to the final demonstration of pavilion assembly.
The positions are available with a flexible start date to be agreed upon. The PhD candidates will join the Autonomous Multi-Robots Lab at the Cognitive Robotics Department and will be supervised by Dr. Sihao Sun and Prof. Javier Alonso-Mora. You will also have the chance to collaborate and visit our partners from ETH Zurich and TU Munich. As part of the PhD position, there will be opportunities to gain teaching experience in the relevant courses and/or supervising MSc students.
More information about our research group can be found at: https://autonomousrobots.nl/
Job requirements
We are looking for a candidate experienced with aerial robotics, motion planning, control, manipulation and/or machine learning.
&bull; Master of Science (MSc) diploma in Robotics, Computer Science, Systems &amp; Control, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Maths or any other related field.
&bull; Drive for excellence in research and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
&bull; Willingness to conduct multidisciplinary research in collaboration with both scientific and industrial partners.
&bull; Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
&bull; TOEFL or IELTS English proficiency tests for all applicants except those who graduated from an MSc program that was taught in English. The minimum requirement is a TOEFL score of 100, or IELTS of 7.0 per sub-skill (writing, reading, listening, speaking).
TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Working at TU Delft means contributing to solutions that really make a difference.
For over 180 years, we have been training engineers who make an impact worldwide in companies, government bodies, or as entrepreneurs. Our alumni turn knowledge into concrete solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow.
These challenges are changing rapidly. That is why we focus on themes such as energy, climate, digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart mobility every day. Our education and research are directly aligned with what society needs now and in the future.
At TU Delft, our people make the difference. With their knowledge and curiosity, our staff provide a high-quality education and conduct pioneering research that extends beyond the campus. You will have the opportunity to take the initiative, work with others, and grow as a professional.
Working at TU Delft means join an international community of professionals and students. Together, we create knowledge, innovations, and solutions that help move the world forward.
Faculty Mechanical Engineering
From chip to ship. From machine to human being. From idea to solution. Driven by a deep-rooted desire to understand our environment and discover its underlying mechanisms, research and education at the ME faculty focusses on fundamental understanding, design, production including application and product improvement, materials, processes and (mechanical) systems.
ME is a dynamic and innovative faculty with high-tech lab facilities and international reach. It&rsquo;s a large faculty but also versatile, so we can often make unique connections by combining different disciplines. This is reflected in ME&rsquo;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.
. Do you want to experience working at our faculty? These videos will introduce you to some of our researchers and their work.
Conditions of employment
Doctoral candidates 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 are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from &euro;3059 - &euro;3881 gross per month, from the first year to the fourth year based on a fulltime contract (38 hours), plus 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor. The Doctoral Education Programme is aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills.
The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.
Will you need to relocate to the Netherlands for this job? TU Delft is committed to make your move as smooth as possible! The HR unit, Coming to Delft Service, offers information on their website to help you prepare your relocation. In addition, Coming to Delft Service organises events to help you settle in the Netherlands, and expand your (social) network in Delft. A Dual Career Programme is available, to support your accompanying partner with their job search in the Netherlands.
Additional information
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. J. Alonso-Mora at j.alonsomora@tudelft.nl, and Dr. S.Sun at s.sun-2@tudelft.nl.
Application procedure
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 2 August 2026 upload the following documents:
A motivation letter explaining your motivation and ambitions related to the PhD position and your relevant skils.
Your CV.
If the applicants are selected for an interview, they will be asked to provide the name and contact details of at least two referees (preferably including your MSc thesis supervisor).
Transcripts of your MSc and BSc studies.
Your (draft) MSc Thesis, a relevant publication that you have co-authored or some other report that you have written (if applicable; you may apply prior to completing the MSc thesis).
You can address your application to Prof. J. Alonso-Mora at j.alonsomora@tudelft.nl, and/or Dr. S.Sun.
Doing a PhD at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a certain level to ensure that the candidate is able to communicate and interact well, participate in English-taught Doctoral Education courses, and write scientific articles and a final thesis. For more details please check the Graduate Schools Admission Requirements.
Please note:
You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
As part of knowledge security, TU Delft conducts a risk assessment during the recruitment of personnel. We do this, among other things, to prevent the unwanted transfer of sensitive knowledge and technology. The assessment is based on information provided by the candidates themselves, such as their motivation letter and CV, and takes place at the final stages of the selection process. When the outcome of the assessment is negative, the candidate will be informed. The processing of personal data in the context of the risk assessment is carried out on the legal basis of the GDPR: performing a public task in the public interest. You can find more information about this assessment on our website about knowledge security.
Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
<br><div><div><div><div><div>Faculty/Department: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Salary range: &euro;3059 - &euro;3881
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Hours per week: 38-40
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>FTE: 1,0
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Submission is possible until: 2 Aug 2026
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>ID job: 3566
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Phd Position Multi-Agent Aerial Manipulation for Construction

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PhD Position in River Basin Hydrology: Climate Change &amp; Hydrological Extremes
Effects of Climate Change on the Predictability of Hydrological Extremes and Seasonal Water Supply.
Job description
Climate change leads to shifts in the magnitudes and timing of precipitation and atmospheric water demand, i.e. potential evaporation. This will directly affect soil moisture, groundwater dynamics and eventually streamflow. In addition, these changes will have cascading effects on vegetation that adapts to new conditions. As vegetation regulates the fraction of available water that is released into the atmosphere as evapotranspiration, these adaptations will feed back and either amplify or moderate the direct effects of climate change on soil moisture, groundwater and streamflow. These feedbacks and their effects on extreme events, such as floods and droughts but also on seasonal water supply are poorly understood and not accounted for in current-generation hydrological models.
The PhD research project will address these issues for more reliable hydrological predictions with a focus on the Rhine-Meuse river basin, aiming (1) to quantify natural vegetation adaptation to a changing climate, (2) to further develop the wFlow-SBM hydrological model to account for these changes with a time-variable vegetation parametrization and to (3) use this model to quantify and analyze the effects of changing vegetation on predictions of soil moisture, groundwater and streamflow under a changing climate in the Rhine-Meuse system.
In this project you will work in close collaboration with Rijkswaterstaat RWS (Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management) and the industry project partner Deltares. At TU Delft, you will be hosted by the Water Management Department in the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences and the supervision team at TU Delft will be led by Prof. Markus Hrachowitz.
Job requirements
MSc degree in Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related field
Excellent computer programming and GIS skills
Proficiency in written and spoken English (Dutch language is an advantage)
Demonstrated interest in and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary approaches, linking plant physiology, soil science and geology to hydrology.
TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Working at TU Delft means contributing to solutions that really make a difference.
For over 180 years, we have been training engineers who make an impact worldwide in companies, government bodies, or as entrepreneurs. Our alumni turn knowledge into concrete solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow. These challenges are changing rapidly. That is why we focus on themes such as energy, climate, digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart mobility every day. Our education and research are directly aligned with what society needs now and in the future.
At TU Delft, our people make the difference. With their knowledge and curiosity, our staff provide a high-quality education and conduct pioneering research that extends beyond the campus. You will have the opportunity to take the initiative, work with others, and grow as a professional. Working at TU Delft means join an international community of professionals and students. Together, we create knowledge, innovations, and solutions that help move the world forward.
The Faculty of Civil Engineering &amp; Geosciences
The Faculty of Civil Engineering &amp; 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. Our research projects are conducted in close cooperation with a wide range of research institutions. CEG is convinced of the importance of open science and supports its scientists in integrating open science in their research practice. The Faculty of CEG comprises 28 research groups in the following seven departments: Materials Mechanics Management &amp; Design, Engineering Structures, Geoscience and Engineering, Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Transport &amp; Planning, Hydraulic Engineering and Water Management.
 &amp; Geosciences.
Conditions of employment
Doctoral candidates 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 are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from &euro;3059 - &euro;3881 gross per month, from the first year to the fourth year based on a fulltime contract (38 hours), plus 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor. The Doctoral Education Programme is aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills.
The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.
Will you need to relocate to the Netherlands for this job? TU Delft is committed to make your move as smooth as possible! The HR unit, Coming to Delft Service, offers information on their website to help you prepare your relocation. In addition, Coming to Delft Service organises events to help you settle in the Netherlands, and expand your (social) network in Delft. A Dual Career Programme is available, to support your accompanying partner with their job search in the Netherlands.
Additional information
If you would like more information about the recruitment procedure, please contact Recruitment-CITG@tudelft.nl
Four days per week you will work at TU Delft in Delft and one day per week you will work on a secondement at the Rijkswaterstaat Watermanagement Center in Lelystad.
Application procedure
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 9 August 2026 upload the following documents:
CV
Motivation letter (1 page)
Copies of MSc degree and transcripts
You can address your application to Markus Hrachowitz.
Doing a PhD at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a certain level to ensure that the candidate is able to communicate and interact well, participate in English-taught Doctoral Education courses, and write scientific articles and a final thesis. For more details please check the Graduate Schools Admission Requirements.
Please note:
You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
As part of knowledge security, TU Delft conducts a risk assessment during the recruitment of personnel. We do this, among other things, to prevent the unwanted transfer of sensitive knowledge and technology. The assessment is based on information provided by the candidates themselves, such as their motivation letter and CV, and takes place at the final stages of the selection process. When the outcome of the assessment is negative, the candidate will be informed. The processing of personal data in the context of the risk assessment is carried out on the legal basis of the GDPR: performing a public task in the public interest. You can find more information about this assessment on our website about knowledge security.
Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
<br><div><div><div><div><div>Faculty/Department: Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Salary range: &euro;3059 - &euro;3881
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Hours per week: 38
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>FTE: 1,0
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Submission is possible until: 9 Aug 2026
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>ID job: 3561
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PhD Position in River Basin Hydrology: Climate Change & Hydrological Extremes

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PhD Position on Effective Chemical Barriers against Rising Damp
Help Shape the Future of Damp-Proofing Technology in Buildings! Join a cutting-edge PhD project tackling one of the most persistent challenges in the built environment: rising damp.
Job description
Rising damp poses an increasing threat to buildings and their occupants worldwide. In the Netherlands alone, around 150,000 homes are vulnerable to groundwater-related moisture problems, and this number is expected to grow as climate change intensifies.
While chemical damp-proofing treatments are among the most widely used solutions to tackle rising damp, their effectiveness remains inconsistent and poorly understood. Laboratory studies often report promising results, yet field performance frequently falls short.
Why? Because key-questions remain unanswered. How do damp-proofing products spread through porous building materials? What reactions occur within the pore network? Which factors determine whether a treatment succeeds or fails in practice?
As a PhD researcher in the CHEMBARIDA project, you will tackle these fundamental challenges and contribute to the development of more reliable and effective solutions for protecting buildings against rising damp.
Using a unique multiscale research approach, you will investigate chemical damp-proofing treatments across different scales, studying the behaviour of chemical products within building materials and validating the laboratory findings on real masonry structures. You will develop innovative methods to monitor the spreading and reaction of chemical products, identify the variables that influence products performance, and evaluate their effectiveness under realistic conditions. A central objective of your work will be the development and validation of a new laboratory testing protocol, capable of reliably assessing damp-proofing products within practical timeframes, an important step forward for both research and industry.
Your research will combine:
advanced laboratory experimentation.
moisture transport modelling in porous materials.
in-situ testing on masonry structures.
validation across scales, from building material to full-scale constructions.
You will join the Architectural Engineering + Technology (AE&amp;T) Department at the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, TU Delft, under the supervision of Dr. Barbara Lubelli and Prof. Dr. Ir. Martin Tenpierik. Part of your experimental work will take place at The Green Village, TU Delft&rsquo;s renowned living lab for sustainable innovation, where new technologies are tested in realistic environments. The project is carried out in close collaboration with researchers from the University of Amsterdam, Faculty of Science, providing a highly interdisciplinary research setting that bridges materials science, building physics, and building conservation.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside research, industry, and public-sector partners, including Buildwise, Safeguard Europe, the Central Government Real Estate Agency, the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands.
You will be part of an international research environment, with access to state-of-the-art research facilities, and you will get ample opportunities for academic growth, conference participation and scientific publication.
If you are passionate about building materials, moisture transport, experimental research, and creating innovative solutions for a more resilient built environment, this PhD position offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Job requirements
We are looking for a motivated candidate who has:
A Master's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Building Physics, or a related field.
A hands-on attitude and demonstrated experience with laboratory work.
Knowledge of moisture transport modelling in porous materials.
Experience with experimental techniques for the characterization of building materials.
Enthusiasm for connecting fundamental research questions with real-world applications.
Excellent command of written and spoken English (e.g.a TOEFL score of 100 or IELTS of 7.0).
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in an international, multidisciplinary team.
Preferred Qualifications:
The following qualifications are considered an advantage:
(Basic) knowledge of organic chemistry.
Previous academic research experience, for example through participation in research projects, conference contributions, or scientific publications.
TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Working at TU Delft means contributing to solutions that really make a difference.
For over 180 years, we have been training engineers who make an impact worldwide in companies, government bodies, or as entrepreneurs. Our alumni turn knowledge into concrete solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow. These challenges are changing rapidly. That is why we focus on themes such as energy, climate, digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart mobility every day. Our education and research are directly aligned with what society needs now and in the future.
At TU Delft, our people make the difference. With their knowledge and curiosity, our staff provide a high-quality education and conduct pioneering research that extends beyond the campus. You will have the opportunity to take the initiative, work with others, and grow as a professional. Working at TU Delft means join an international community of professionals and students. Together, we create knowledge, innovations, and solutions that help move the world forward.
 Faculty Architecture &amp; the Built Environment
The Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment has a leading role in education and research worldwide. The driving force behind the faculty&rsquo;s success is its robust research profile combined with the energy and creativity of its student body and academic community. It is buzzing with energy, with four thousand people enthusiastically studying, working, designing, conducting research and acquiring and disseminating knowledge. Our faculty has a strong focus on 'design-oriented research&rsquo;, which has given it a top position in world rankings.
Staff and students are working to improve the built environment with the help of a broad set of disciplines, including architectural design, urban planning, building technology, social sciences, process management, and geo-information science. The faculty works closely with other faculties, universities, private parties, and the public sector, and has an extensive network in the Netherlands as well as internationally.
 about this vacancy, please contact Dr. Barbara Lubelli, via e-mail: B.Lubelli@tudelft.nl.
For more information about the application procedure, please contact Paulien Stastra, via e-mail: recruitment-bk@tudelft.nl.
Application procedure
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 4 September 2026 (local Dutch time + 2 hrs) upload the following documents:
A motivation letter (maximum 1 page) explaining your interests and describing how your experience and plans fit with the position.
A detailed CV (maximum 4 pages), including any relevant publications and/or research projects.
Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (if available).
A digital copy of your MSc thesis.
Shortly thereafter, selected candidates will be invited for a first-round interview on 18th and 21st of September 2026.
Doing a PhD at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a certain level to ensure that the candidate is able to communicate and interact well, participate in English-taught Doctoral Education courses, and write scientific articles and a final thesis. For more details please check the Graduate Schools Admission Requirements.
Please note:
You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
As part of knowledge security, TU Delft conducts a risk assessment during the recruitment of personnel. We do this, among other things, to prevent the unwanted transfer of sensitive knowledge and technology. The assessment is based on information provided by the candidates themselves, such as their motivation letter and CV, and takes place at the final stages of the selection process. When the outcome of the assessment is negative, the candidate will be informed. The processing of personal data in the context of the risk assessment is carried out on the legal basis of the GDPR: performing a public task in the public interest. You can find more information about this assessment on our website about knowledge security.
Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
<br><div><div><div><div><div>Faculty/Department: Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Salary range: &euro;3059 - &euro;3881
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Hours per week: 36-40
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>FTE: 1
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Submission is possible until: 4 Sep 2026
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PhD Position on Effective Chemical Barriers against Rising Damp

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PhD Position in Nanomedicine Formulation Engineering for Cancer Treatment
Help redefine cancer treatment through nanomedicine.
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to work at the cutting edge of lipid nanoparticle design &amp; molecular modeling
Job description
SPARC (Scalable Personalized Nanotherapeutics for Cancer Treatment) is an ambitious research program dedicated to making advanced cancer therapies more effective and accessible, particularly for patients with hard-to-treat &ldquo;cold tumors.&rdquo; By developing personalized nanomedicines, SPARC aims to improve patient survival through innovations such as tumor-on-a-chip platforms that reduce reliance on animal testing, and novel manufacturing technologies that enhance therapeutic efficacy and product stability.
As part of this program, we are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate with a strong interest in interdisciplinary research to join a collaborative project between the Precision Therapeutics group (Dr. Alina Rwei) in the Department of Chemical Engineering and the Complex Fluid Processing group (Prof. Johan Padding) in the Department of Process &amp; Energy at Delft University of Technology. The position will be formally embedded within the Precision Therapeutics group.
In this PhD project, you will develop innovative formulation strategies for lipid-based drug delivery nanoparticles, with a particular focus on the design and optimization of externally triggerable lipid nanomedicines. Combining molecular modeling with experimental validation, you will investigate how formulation parameters influence nanoparticle stability, ultrasound triggerability, and biological performance, contributing to the development of precision therapeutic approaches for cancer treatment.
The project is embedded in a strong academic&ndash;industrial network and offers close collaboration with leading pharmaceutical partners, including Merck KGaA and Johnson &amp; Johnson. The project also involves close interaction with other research teams within the SPARC consortium, working on molecular mechanisms of nanoparticle purification and storage, as well as engineering solutions for downstream processing.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the interface of nanomedicine, molecular modeling, and process engineering, while contributing to the future of personalized cancer therapy.
Key Responsibilities
Lipid-based nanoparticle formulation design &amp; stability optimization
Investigate the impact of lipid composition, cargo type and size, and solvent conditions on nanoparticle performance.
Develop formulation strategies that balance:
Mechanical robustness (required for purification and storage)
Ultrasound responsiveness for triggered drug release
Computational simulations with Coarse-Grained Molecular Dynamics (CGMD):
Model formulation- and environment-dependent nanoparticle properties (e.g., bending stiffness, surface tension)
Investigate ultrasound triggered release mechanisms
Empirical validation of nanoparticle properties &amp; ultrasound-triggerability in a biologically relevant environment
Empirically validate the simulated nanoparticle properties
Design and evaluate ultrasound triggerability of lipid-based nanoparticles that can activate the tumor microenvironment
Perform in vitro ultrasound-triggered release studies under controlled conditions and validate performance in vitro e.g. tumor-on-chip platforms and in vivo
Job requirements
MSc or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physical Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Nanotechnology or related field
Analytical mindset with ability to work across computational and experimental domains
Have excellent communication skills in English, and want to work in a multidisciplinary team
Experience in lipid-based nanoparticle formulations and/or coarse-grained molecular dynamic simulations is a plus
TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Working at TU Delft means contributing to solutions that really make a difference.
For over 180 years, we have been training engineers who make an impact worldwide in companies, government bodies, or as entrepreneurs. Our alumni turn knowledge into concrete solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow.
These challenges are changing rapidly. That is why we focus on themes such as energy, climate, digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart mobility every day. Our education and research are directly aligned with what society needs now and in the future.
At TU Delft, our people make the difference. With their knowledge and curiosity, our staff provide a high-quality education and conduct pioneering research that extends beyond the campus. You will have the opportunity to take the initiative, work with others, and grow as a professional.
Working at TU Delft means join an international community of professionals and students. Together, we create knowledge, innovations, and solutions that help move the world forward.
Faculty Applied Sciences
With more than 1,100 employees, including 150 pioneering principal investigators, as well as a population of about 3,600 passionate students, the Faculty of Applied Sciences is an inspiring scientific ecosystem. Focusing on key enabling technologies, such as quantum- and nanotechnology, photonics, biotechnology, synthetic biology and materials for energy storage and conversion, our faculty aims to provide solutions to important problems of the 21st century. To that end, we educate innovative students in broad Bachelor's and specialist Master's programmes with a strong research component. Our scientists conduct ground-breaking fundamental and applied research in the fields of Life and Health Science &amp; Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science &amp; Technology, and Engineering Physics. We are also training the next generation of high school teachers.
 about this vacancy or the selection procedure, please contact Dr. Alina Rwei, via a.y.rwei@tudelft.nl.
Application procedure
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 31 August 2026 upload the following documents:
A detailed CV
Your Bachelor&rsquo;s and Master&rsquo;s transcripts (grade reports
A cover letter outlining your motivation and key experience
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The position offers a flexible start date, preferably in Fall 2026, with the latest possible start in February 2027.
You can address your application to Dr. Alina Rwei.
Doing a PhD at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a certain level to ensure that the candidate is able to communicate and interact well, participate in English-taught Doctoral Education courses, and write scientific articles and a final thesis. For more details please check the Graduate Schools Admission Requirements.
Please note:
You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
As part of knowledge security, TU Delft conducts a risk assessment during the recruitment of personnel. We do this, among other things, to prevent the unwanted transfer of sensitive knowledge and technology. The assessment is based on information provided by the candidates themselves, such as their motivation letter and CV, and takes place at the final stages of the selection process. When the outcome of the assessment is negative, the candidate will be informed. The processing of personal data in the context of the risk assessment is carried out on the legal basis of the GDPR: performing a public task in the public interest. You can find more information about this assessment on our website about knowledge security.
Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
<br><div><div><div><div><div>Faculty/Department: Faculty of Applied Sciences
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Salary range: &euro;3059 - &euro;3881
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Hours per week: 38-40
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>FTE: 1,0
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Submission is possible until: 31 Aug 2026
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>ID job: 3558
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PhD Position in Nanomedicine Formulation Engineering for Cancer Treatment

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PhD Position (Experimental) Air-Knife Turbulent Jet Impingement on a Liquid Zinc Surface
Provide fundamental insights into an air turbulent jet impinging on a liquid surface, using state-of-the-art experimental techniques. That&rsquo;s your challenge as a PhD candidate at TU Delft. Want to help make the steel industry more sustainable? Check out the job post!
Contribute to groundbreaking research into air-knife technology as a PhD candidate at TU Delft. In this role, you will provide fundamental insights into turbulent multi-phase flows.
Accelerating the development of air-knife technology by providing fundamental insights into turbulent multi-phase flows: are you up for the challenge? As a PhD candidate at TU Delft, you&rsquo;ll conduct impactful research while growing your own skills. Interested? Apply now!
Job description
A 4-year PhD position is available in the research group of Prof. Dr. Sasa Kenjeres at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), The Netherlands.
A common method to protect steel against corrosion is the application of a protective zinc layer. This process is called galvanizing. Tata Steel Netherlands currently produces over half a million tons of galvanized steel per year, all of which is produced via the hot-dip galvanizing process. In hot-dip galvanizing, air knives blow a high-velocity gas jet onto a steel strip to control the thickness of the zinc layer. The interaction between the turbulent air jet and the liquid zinc is a potential cause of coating irregularities (waviness) and rejection of the final product. In this project, we will apply combined experimental, theoretical, and computer simulation studies to bring detailed insight into the dynamics of the interactions between the air-jet and the solidifying liquid zinc. A better understanding of these interactions will open new ways to eliminate observed imperfections.
You will focus on the experimental part of the project, which involves the construction and build-up of experimental setups, as well as performing state-of-the-art measurements (PIV-based) of the multi-phase flows. This project is part of the Holland High Tech program, and you will closely collaborate with our industrial partners (M2i, Tata Steel).
Job requirements
 You are a recent graduate looking to use your experimental skills to provide understanding of complex multi-phase phenomena and optimize industrial processes. With your pioneering mindset and hands-on experimental experience, you will be able to tackle this challenging problem.
 You also have:
An MSc in a relevant subject, such as Applied Physics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
Proven experience with experimental techniques (previous experience with PIV is a must)
A keen interest in interdisciplinary, curiosity-driven, and applied research
Fluency in English and enjoyment of working in an international research environment
A team-working mentality, as well as the capability to work efficiently individually
Excellent communication skills
TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Working at TU Delft means contributing to solutions that really make a difference.
For over 180 years, we have been training engineers who make an impact worldwide in companies, government bodies, or as entrepreneurs. Our alumni turn knowledge into concrete solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow.
These challenges are changing rapidly. That is why we focus on themes such as energy, climate, digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart mobility every day. Our education and research are directly aligned with what society needs now and in the future.
At TU Delft, our people make the difference. With their knowledge and curiosity, our staff provide a high-quality education and conduct pioneering research that extends beyond the campus. You will have the opportunity to take the initiative, work with others, and grow as a professional.
Working at TU Delft means join an international community of professionals and students. Together, we create knowledge, innovations, and solutions that help move the world forward.
Faculty Applied Sciences
With more than 1,100 employees, including 150 pioneering principal investigators, as well as a population of about 3,600 passionate students, the Faculty of Applied Sciences is an inspiring scientific ecosystem. Focusing on key enabling technologies, such as quantum- and nanotechnology, photonics, biotechnology, synthetic biology and materials for energy storage and conversion, our faculty aims to provide solutions to important problems of the 21st century. To that end, we educate innovative students in broad Bachelor's and specialist Master's programmes with a strong research component. Our scientists conduct ground-breaking fundamental and applied research in the fields of Life and Health Science &amp; Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science &amp; Technology, and Engineering Physics. We are also training the next generation of high school teachers.
 about this vacancy or the selection procedure, please contact Prof. dr. Sasa Kenjeres, Dipl.Ing., via s.kenjeres@tudelft.nl.
Application procedure
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 2 August 2026 upload the following documents:
CV and cover letter.
A copy of all grades for both BSc and MSc studies.
You can address your application to Prof. dr. Sasa Kenjeres, Dipl.Ing..
Doing a PhD at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a certain level to ensure that the candidate is able to communicate and interact well, participate in English-taught Doctoral Education courses, and write scientific articles and a final thesis. For more details please check the Graduate Schools Admission Requirements.
Please note:
You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
As part of knowledge security, TU Delft conducts a risk assessment during the recruitment of personnel. We do this, among other things, to prevent the unwanted transfer of sensitive knowledge and technology. The assessment is based on information provided by the candidates themselves, such as their motivation letter and CV, and takes place at the final stages of the selection process. When the outcome of the assessment is negative, the candidate will be informed. The processing of personal data in the context of the risk assessment is carried out on the legal basis of the GDPR: performing a public task in the public interest. You can find more information about this assessment on our website about knowledge security.
Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
<br><div><div><div><div><div>Faculty/Department: Faculty of Applied Sciences
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Salary range: &euro;3059 - &euro;3881
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Hours per week: 36-40
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>FTE: 1,0
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Submission is possible until: 2 Aug 2026
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>ID job: 3555
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PhD Position (Experimental) Air-Knife Turbulent Jet Impingement on a Liquid Zinc Surface

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Postdoc New Luminescent Materials for Sustainable Energy Technology: Towards a Photovoltaic Window
Imagine windows that generate electricity. You will use reactive magnetron sputtering to develop Yb&sup3;⁺-doped narrow-bandgap sulfide luminescent coatings that turn glass into solar power.
Job description
In this postdoc research project you will develop luminescent materials for building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) technology. You will make and study new types of strongly absorbing sulphide luminescent solar absorber materials, just a few hundred nm thick, that can convert the UV and visible part of the solar spectrum into infra-red luminescence. When applied as a coating to windows, these materials can enable a cost-effective electricity-generating PV-window following the principle of a Luminescent Solar Concentrator (LSC). An LSC harvests sunlight by absorbing, re-emitting, and subsequently guiding light, like in an optical fibre, to solar cells integrated in the window pane that convert the light into electrical power.
In this project you use reactive DC, RF or pulsed magnetron sputtering, the workhorse technology of the glass coating industry, to make the luminescent materials. Targeted materials are Yb&sup3;⁺-doped inorganic semiconducting sulphide materials, emitting in the infra-red spectral range, where silicon solar cells have high conversion efficiency.
To successfully develop new luminescent absorber materials, it is crucial that you gain a fundamental understanding of the physical processes underlying their luminescence mechanism. To give you an idea, one of the scientific challenges is to understand how generated electron-hole pairs can transfer their energy to the luminescence centres. The strongest possible absorptions in an inorganic material are so-called bandgap absorptions, in which an electron is excited from the valence band (VB) to the conduction band (CB), leaving behind a hole in the VB. Although there are many materials (hosts) with a small bandgap that absorb the entire visible part of the solar spectrum (black materials), very few show efficient luminescence of doping ions. Such host-to-doping-ion transfer is often described as a resonant process between (self-trapped) exciton emission and doping-ion absorption. The materials in this project are selected to have a small exciton binding energy, making exciton-mediated transfer inefficient. Instead, sequential transfer of first the electron and then the hole is the anticipated transfer process to the Yb&sup3;⁺ luminescence centres.
The fundamental insights are obtained first by time- and temperature-resolved optical and luminescence spectroscopy, combined with a variety of techniques to analyse the structure, (defect) composition and morphology of the films. Secondly, fundamental understanding involves data interpretation and model development using knowledge of solid-state physics, optics and quantum mechanics. Ideally, the obtained insights will be used to select other materials with improved properties during your project.
The Energy Materials group at Delft University of Technology has more than 30 years of experience in luminescent materials research and collaborates with a start-up company and the glass coating industry to facilitate a route to large-scale application of the coatings as windows. You will work in a team, led by your supervisor, alongside Phd&rsquo;s, technicians, a start-up company and the glass coating industry.
Job requirements
You are a skilful experimentalist with perseverance and patience, motivated to make new materials. Please show in your application that you have:
a PhD in physics, inorganic (physical) chemistry or a similar field
experience with magnetron sputtering
a proven interest in, and experience with, experimental (materials) research
Experience with any of the topics mentioned in the job description is beneficial but not mandatory.
TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Working at TU Delft means contributing to solutions that really make a difference.
For over 180 years, we have been training engineers who make an impact worldwide in companies, government bodies, or as entrepreneurs. Our alumni turn knowledge into concrete solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow.
These challenges are changing rapidly. That is why we focus on themes such as energy, climate, digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart mobility every day. Our education and research are directly aligned with what society needs now and in the future.
At TU Delft, our people make the difference. With their knowledge and curiosity, our staff provide a high-quality education and conduct pioneering research that extends beyond the campus. You will have the opportunity to take the initiative, work with others, and grow as a professional.
Working at TU Delft means join an international community of professionals and students. Together, we create knowledge, innovations, and solutions that help move the world forward.
Faculty Applied Sciences
With more than 1,100 employees, including 150 pioneering principal investigators, as well as a population of about 3,600 passionate students, the Faculty of Applied Sciences is an inspiring scientific ecosystem. Focusing on key enabling technologies, such as quantum- and nanotechnology, photonics, biotechnology, synthetic biology and materials for energy storage and conversion, our faculty aims to provide solutions to important problems of the 21st century. To that end, we educate innovative students in broad Bachelor's and specialist Master's programmes with a strong research component. Our scientists conduct ground-breaking fundamental and applied research in the fields of Life and Health Science &amp; Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science &amp; Technology, and Engineering Physics. We are also training the next generation of high school teachers.
 about this vacancy, please contact Trudy Beentjes G.A.H.M.Beentjes@tudelft.nl.
Application procedure
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 20 July 2026 upload the following documents:
a CV
a motivation letter describing your experience with magnetron sputtering and your experimental skills in general
a short description of your PhD research work
You can address your application to Erik van der Kolk.
Please note:
You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
As part of knowledge security, TU Delft conducts a risk assessment during the recruitment of personnel. We do this, among other things, to prevent the unwanted transfer of sensitive knowledge and technology. The assessment is based on information provided by the candidates themselves, such as their motivation letter and CV, and takes place at the final stages of the selection process. When the outcome of the assessment is negative, the candidate will be informed. The processing of personal data in the context of the risk assessment is carried out on the legal basis of the GDPR: performing a public task in the public interest. You can find more information about this assessment on our website about knowledge security.
Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
<br><div><div><div><div><div>Faculty/Department: Faculty of Applied Sciences
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Salary range: &euro;3546 - &euro;5538
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Hours per week: 40
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