Job Description

Impact identification on ship hulls is crucial for operational safety, performance, and longevity. The hull must withstand harsh conditions and collisions. This project involves developing monitoring systems using guided waves to identify and characterize impact events on ship structures.

Job Requirements

The candidate should have fundamental knowledge of maritime structures, familiarity with fiber-reinforced composite materials, competence in measuring and analyzing guided waves, experience in impact localization and characterization, strong mathematical skills, and proficiency in programming such as Matlab or Python. A MSc or equivalent in Maritime/Offshore engineering is required, along with excellent English skills and a minimum TOEFL score of 100 or IELTS of 7.0.

About the Employer

TU Delft is a top international university focusing on science, engineering, and design, addressing global challenges in energy, climate, mobility, health, and digital society. The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering emphasizes fundamental understanding, design, production, and application of mechanical systems.

Conditions of Employment

The contract duration is 18 months, full-time (36-40 hours per week), with a salary between €3546 and €5538 gross per month based on a 38-hour workweek, plus holiday allowance, end-of-year bonus, pension scheme, flexible working options, and leave hours.

Application Procedure

Apply by 25 September 2025 via the application button, uploading your CV, academic record, contact information for references, and a motivational letter addressed to Pooria Pahlavan.