Postdoc in Post-Quantum Cryptography

 

Job description

We are looking for a person to extend our team as postdoc in the Horizon Europe Next Generation Internet pilot NGI TALER. Your task will be to carry out foundational research in the context of the payment system GNU Taler. More precisely, you will be tasked with proving the security of post-quantum replacements for the cryptography used to secure GNU Taler. The position is initially 1 year with funding for a 1-year extension available.

GNU Taler is a privacy-preserving payment system. Customers can stay anonymous, but merchants cannot hide their income through payments with GNU Taler. This helps to avoid tax evasion and money laundering while providing users with a privacy-preserving way of electronic payment. As part of a Next Generation Internet pilot, the cryptography used in GNU Taler will be future-proofed by developing post-quantum secure variants of the involved protocols. Your task will be to prove these new protocols secure against quantum adversaries, closely collaborating with the team that develops the protocols.

We have funding for two years. However, by the university's policy, the position is initially for one year and can then be extended for another.

Job requirements

• You’re a motivated researcher, with a PhD in cryptographic research or a comparable domain.
• You have the ability to conduct high-quality academic research, reflected in demonstratable outputs like, e.g., publications in flagship conferences.
• You’re a team player who enjoys coaching PhD and Master's students and working in a dynamic, interdisciplinary team.
• You have the proven ability to manage complex projects to completion on schedule.
• Excellent (written and verbal) proficiency in English, good communication and leadership skills.

Conditions of employment

A 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:

• Full-time employment for initially 1 year with funding for a 1-year extension.
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10 step 4 (min. €3,877 max. €5,090).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs on general skills, didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A TU/e Postdoc Association that helps you to build a stronger and broader academic and personal network, and offers tailored support, training and workshops.
• A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) and a compensation for moving expenses.

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About us

Eindhoven 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. 

The Applied and Provable Security (APS) group is led by Andreas Hülsing and part of the department of mathematics and computer science. The team, currently consisting of Kathrin Hövelmanns (Assistant Prof.), one postdoc and five PhD students is known for their work on the security of post-quantum cryptography, especially for leading the SPHINCS+ (now SLH-DSA) proposal, and work on the security of the FO-transform underpinning Kyber (now ML-KEM).  

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Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact
the hiring manager, dr. Andreas Hülsing, a.t.huelsing@tue.nl. 

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Application

We invite you to submit a complete application using the apply-button. The application should include a:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references.
• List of five self-selected ‘best publications’ and a short explanation of those (one to two sentences).

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Postdoc In Resilient Supply Chain

 

Job description

The aim of the position is twofold. On the one hand, the postdoc is a part of the research team of the faculty of Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences, and in that capacity develops novel scientific methods and techniques for analyzing and optimizing supply chains for resilience. On the other hand, the postdoc is a member of the 4TU Center of Resilience Engineering, and in that capacity connects experts from diverse research areas, companies, and governmental organizations by co-organizing meetings, ideation sessions, and workshops with the aim to submit a large project proposal to further drive the research towards resilient supply chains.

Job requirements

The preferred candidate will meet as many of the following requirements as possible:

• You have a PhD degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Econometrics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Resilience Engineering, Risk Management, or a similar field of study.
• The ideal candidate has a background in robust optimization or resilience engineering.
• You have a good background in programming.
• You can work on a challenging topic that has both fundamental and applied research aspects.
• You have a strong affinity with interdisciplinary research.
• You enjoy collaborating with others, including industrial partners.
• Your communication skills are excellent as is your proficiency in English and your ability to collaborate in an international setting.

Conditions of employment

A 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:

• Full-time employment for 12 months.
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10 (min. €3,877 max. €5,090).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs on general skills, didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A TU/e Postdoc Association that helps you to build a stronger and broader academic and personal network, and offers tailored support, training and workshops.
• A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) and a compensation for moving expenses.

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About us

Eindhoven 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.  We are a research university of international standing and strong engineering focus, where excellent research and excellent education go hand in hand. TU Eindhoven takes a balanced approach towards education, research and valorization of knowledge in the areas of engineering science and technology. TU Eindhoven is thereby known for its very close and strong connections with key industrial partners in the Eindhoven region, Brainport, which serves as a digital innovation hub. This project will be based in the Operations Planning Accounting and Control (OPAC) groups of the department of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences (IE&IS).

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Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more?
Please contact Ahmadreza Marandi a.marandi@tue.nl>.

Visit our website for more information about the application process or the conditions of employment. You can also contact the HR department via the email address HRServices.IEIS@tue.nl.

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Application

We invite you to submit a complete application using the apply-button.
The application should include a:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references.
• List of at least three self-selected ‘best publications’.

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Postdoc in cryo-EM single particle analysis of protein-protein interactions

 

Job description

Are you passionate about innovative structure-based drug discovery? Are you motivated to develop novel concepts for the identification and optimization of Molecular Glues for the stabilization of protein-protein interactions? Do you have experience with cryo-EM structural biology? We are searching for a post-doctoral colleague, educated in structural biology and related fields to drive innovative research on the chemical biology of PPIs and related drug discovery.

The Department of Biomedical Engineering of Eindhoven University of Technology performs research and education at the interface between chemistry, biology and engineering. In the area of chemical biology, internationally acclaimed research is performed in our shared state-of-the-art laboratories, including molecular biology, advanced biophysics, chemical biology and structural biology laboratories with an extensive collection of molecular characterization tools. Specifically for the function direct access to protein production, X-ray crystallography and scattering facilities, as well as cryo-EM facilities (Glacios Cryo-TEM with Falcon 4, Vitrobot Mark IV) and further advanced facilities (e.g. Krios Cryo-TEM) at close distance.

The postdoctoral position available will focus on the study of protein-protein interactions of the 14-3-3 hub protein. While 14-3-3 PPIs have shown to be highly amenable to X-ray crystallography, when bound to short peptide fragments of client proteins, the structural information of full-length PPIs harbors a wealth of untapped knowledge on how 14-3-3 interacts with its vast interactome and can form the basis for innovative drug discovery starting points. During the last decade we have gained enormous insights into the biochemistry and cellular biology of 14-3-3 PPIs and have opened the possibility for structure-based drug discovery to identify 14-3-3 focused Molecular Glues. We are currently working on several highly exciting 14-3-3 PPIs in the oncology and metabolic therapeutic areas and aim to position SPA cryo-EM as an important driver of innovative medicine development.

Job requirements

• PhD (since the last 4 years, or soon to be achieved) with a strong research record in structural biology or related disciplines with advanced cryo-EM single particle analysis experience.
• Protein expression and purification experience.
• Affinity with performing research in collaborations.
• Good English communication skills.
• Flexible and independent attitude and hands-on mentality.
• Well-developed common sense.  
• Team-working mentality.

If you are concerned that you don’t meet all the requirements sufficiently, but the job does excite you, then be sure to respond, we would love to look at your profile.

Conditions of employment

A 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:

• Full-time employment for one year, with possibility of extension for 2 years.
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10 (min. €3,877 max. €5,090).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs on general skills, didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A TU/e Postdoc Association that helps you to build a stronger and broader academic and personal network, and offers tailored support, training and workshops.
• A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) and a compensation for moving expenses.
   

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About TU/e

TU/e is a leading international university that educates engineers of the future and pushes the boundaries of science and technology for a better world. An international community of close to 7,000 employees and 13,000 students work and study on the vibrant and inspiring campus.

As our new colleague you will be working within the Chemical Biology group of the department of Biomedical Engineering:https://www.tue.nl/en/research/research-groups/chemical-biology

More information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to have more information about the position, please contact the hiring manager: Luc Brunsveld, professor of chemical biology, l.brunsveld@tue.nl.

For questions about the application process or the conditions of employment, please contact Sascha Sanchez van Oort, HR advisor, s.j.m.g.sanchez.van.oort@tue.nl or +31 40 247 7310.

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Application

If you are interested, please use the ‘apply’ button to send us your CV and letter of application with your motivation and a description of your qualifications.

Screening of candidates begins as soon as applications are received and continues until the position is filled. Where applicable, internal candidates will be given priority over external candidates where they are equally suitable.

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PhD/Postdoc on Interaction Design for Control of partly-autonomous Systems

 

Job description

Partly-autonomous systems, be it robots or cars, will change how people work, how people life and how people move. The focus of this research position is on how people can control partly-autonomous systems, be is via traditional user interface, tangible interaction or virtual reality or augmented reality. The position is embedded in a currently running EU-funded project.

The research project

The main objective of COROB is to develop a flexible, COoperative and intelligent multi-ROBotic solution  for arc welding-based manufacturing processes (joining and additive manufacturing), to offer new operational capabilities that allow to increase the efficiency and improve the flexibility of industrial processes. COROB, conceived as a global solution, will employ a cooperative multi-robot system powered by Inspection, Monitoring, Control and AI techniques to optimise the welding process, and the adjacent manufacturing stages (pre-process and post-process) for time, cost, energy, and resource reduction.

The solution(s) will be validated in two semi-industrial use cases focused on arc-welding joining and wire-arc additive manufacturing for repairing, and will be ready to be extrapolated to other processes such as assembling, painting, finishing etc. In this

way, manufacturing processes will take advantages of the latest technological innovations in cooperative and intelligent robotic solutions, but with human in the loop approach, towards a more sustainable and competitive manufacturing industry.

The main focus in this project will be on a human-centered design and development of the user interaction in the two use cases, with the goal to empower non-technical users to be able to interact in such scenarios with partly-autonomous systems.

If you want to learn more about the COROB-project and this position, please contact Regina Bernhaupt (r.bernhaupt@tue.nl).

We are looking for PhD students (4 years funded position) and postdoctoral candidates (2 years funded position) interested in this position. 

Job requirements

PhD

• A master’s degree (or an equivalent university degree) in human-computer interaction, industrial design, computer science or similar with a genuine interest in pursuing a PhD.
• A team player able to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.
• Fluent in spoken and written English (C1 level). There is no Dutch language requirement.

PostDoc

• PhD in human-computer interaction, design, computer science or similar field, and a demonstrated capability to perform leading-edge research in human-computer interaction or design.
• Ability to conduct high quality academic research, demonstrated by a relevant PhD thesis and/or publication(s).
• A team player able to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.
• Fluent in spoken and written English (C1 level), good communication and leadership skills. There is no Dutch language requirement.

Conditions of employment

A 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:

PhD

• Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate evaluation (go/no-go) after nine months. You will spend 10% of your employment on teaching tasks.
• Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale P (min. €2,770 max. €3,539).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates.

Postdoc

• Full-time employment for a limited period.
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10 (min. €3,877 max. €5,090).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs on general skills, didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A TU/e Postdoc Association that helps you to build a stronger and broader academic and personal network, and offers tailored support, training and workshops.
• A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) and a compensation for moving expenses.

Information and application

About us

Eindhoven 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. 

Information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact
Regina Bernhaupt (r.bernhaupt@tue.nl).

Visit our website for more information about the application process or the conditions of employment. You can also contact HRServices.id@tue.nl.

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application

We invite you to submit a complete application using the apply-button.
The application should include a:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references.
• List of five self-selected ‘best publications’.

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.

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Postdoc In service innovation in high-tech equipment

 

Job description

Are you eager to contribute to moving forward the semicon industry? Are you interested in service innovation in high-tech equipment and passionate about doing this in collaboration with an industrial partner? Then we are looking for you to support our team as a Postdoc for 2 years in a research project in collaboration with ASML.

Job Description

The semiconductor industry has been suffering from supply chain risks over the last few years. Increasing production capacity takes time due to the high capital investment required as well as the need to train additional workforce. As a result, there is a need to get more out of the existing production capacity, which will also increase environmental performance. Semiconductor production processes are highly integrated and complex. Chip manufacturers will need to adopt strong orchestration platforms to promote horizontal integration across the supply chain.

The concepts of value-based selling and pricing and performance-based contracting are gaining traction. In the semiconductor context, this evolution should lead to a full alignment between service providers’ and asset users’ long- and short-term business needs including the sustainability of chip manufacturing. How do you manage the transition from being oriented towards outcome-based selling to either cost-plus or value-based selling? In this transition, do you need to account for customer heterogeneity and how?

The aim of this postdoc project is to provide ASML key inputs to move forward in growing services in the service-centric business era and support growth in the semicon industry. By completion of this postdoc project, ASML will have insights into the management of the service transition and understand how to increase customer value.

As a successful applicant, you will (1) manage the project, (2) publish academic articles with your research team, and (3) interact closely with industry leaders. You will apply various research methods to generate valuable insigths into the described topic and guide decision-making.

You will be located in the Innovation, Technology Entrepreneurship & Marketing (ITEM) group and will work closely with dr. Néomie Raassens and prof. dr. Geert-Jan van Houtum, and ASML as industry partner. In this setting, you will benefit from the strong industry relationships. These will facilitate interviews and access to stakeholders and data and help ensure the research’s practical relevance.

Job requirements

• You have a Ph.D. degree in Marketing, (Operations) Management, or Innovation Management, or a related area.
• You have excellent and proven project management and leadership skills.
• You are proactive and have a collaborative attitude.
• You can organize your work independently to pursue project-oriented goals while maintaining intensive collaboration with the team in a dynamic environment.
• You have a strong affinity for interdisciplinary research and industry collaboration.
• You have affinity and experience with stakeholder involvement and are interested in collaborating with key stakeholders in the field and international research partners.
• You can work on complex and challenging tasks while bridging basic and applied research.
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including English proficiency and an ability to collaborate in an international setting.
• You have excellent writing, documentation, and analytical skills.

Starting date as soon as possible.

Conditions of employment

A 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:

• Full-time employment for 2 years.
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10 (min €2.960,-. max. €4.670.).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs on general skills, didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A TU/e Postdoc Association that helps you to build a stronger and broader academic and personal network, and offers tailored support, training and workshops.
• A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) and a compensation for moving expenses.

Information and application

About us

Eindhoven 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. 

Information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more?
Please reach out to dr. Néomie Raassens (n.raassens@tue.nl).

Visit our website for more information about the application process or the conditions of employment. For information about terms of employment, please contact Najat Loiazizi, HR advisor, e-mail: n.loiazizi@tue.nl or 040 247 893.

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Application

We invite you to submit a complete application using the apply-button.
The application should include a:

• Cover letter (max. 2 pages) in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references.
• List of five self-selected ‘best publications’ (e.g., journal publications, conference papers, or PhD thesis chapters).
• List of courses you have taken in your Ph.D., Masters, and Bachelor programs (including grades).

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Postdoc on Digital Twinning of Positive Energy Districts

 

Job description

Research project description

The unfolding energy transition is currently being hampered by emerging problems with capacity shortages in the infrastructures for electric power. Lack of systems integration and, especially, the absence of mechanisms to use decentral energy flexibility for active network management leads to acute stagnation of electrification of energy demand and greening of energy supply. Longer-term transition-oriented research is needed to complement the sector’s current focus on short-term problem-oriented solutions. Simulation tooling that provides a rigorous understanding of the (local) electricity networks and the wider electricity system, including prosumers and their energy flexibility, is needed to develop energy coordination mechanisms in and between Urban Positive Energy Districts (UPEDs).

The Positive Energy District Digital Twinning (PEDi-Twins) project is performed by a PostDoc researcher and a Research Software Engineer that will (1) investigate and develop energy coordination mechanisms within and between Urban Positive Energy Districts, (2) develop a model suite for UPED digital twinning, making reuse of (existing and future) models of different research groups easier, and (3) work with key stakeholders on relevant application/validation cases, possibly based on direct knowledge questions from stakeholders, to ensure energy transition impact.

Job description

Your main scientific focus will be on operational coordination methods for local energy systems and the simulation tools and models validating those. You develop knowledge and (software) mechanisms for decentralized optimization of local energy systems (e.g. based on multi-goal/multi-carrier coordination, local market systems, energy flexibility strategies) to actively contribute to resiliency and balancing of regional energy systems.

You actively interact with key stakeholders (industry, network operators, municipalities, provinces, energy communities, and industrial energy hubs) to develop application/validation cases to investigate and demonstrate the merits of the solutions developed. By doing so, you create insights in techno-regulatory transition paths to avoid undesirable lock-in of short-term solutions that might hamper the energy transition in the mid-to-long term. Part of your time, you will be available to address specific knowledge questions from stakeholders related to the energy transition in the built environment.

Your work will built forth on TU/e strengths in modelling and coordination of (local) energy systems. You will be embedded in and contribute to the Intelligent Energy Systems research of the Electrical Energy Systems (EES) group. TU/e EES has and develops systems integration simulation tools and models with a rigorous power systems focus. Research related to this position happens in the GO-E project and the MegaMind program. You will cooperate with both the Control Systems Technology group and the Technology, Innovation & Society group, that have and develop system integration tools and models focusing on the integrated (future) multi-energy systems of cities, regions and provinces, including technical and social aspects. Here, related tools and models originate from the  projects NEON and HOLON, for instance. You contribute to the strategic goal to make reuse of (existing and future) models of different research groups easier.

This position and research project are made possible by the BEHeaT program initiated by the Eindhoven Institute for Renewable Energy Systems (EIRES). EIRES facilitates the collaborative development and swift deployment of new technologies and devices by bringing together TU/e researchers working on materials, systems, and processes for energy storage and conversion. 
EIRES consists of collaborating research groups within TUe. These include over 140 researchers and more than 450 PhDs. EIRES brings these researchers together and creates new network connections between researchers and industry.

Within the focus area of energy transition in the built environment, a large-scale research program was recently launched. This program, BEHeaT, stands for Built Environment Heat Transition. The program is funded with TUe's own resources as well as contributions from industry. The research program has a pragmatic approach.

Within the BEHeaT program, research is conducted into the (further) development of various (new) materials, components and/or systems in relation to intelligent buildings, heat storage, heat networks and/or electricity grids. The focus is not only on physical materials, components and systems, but also on dynamic (predictive) models. We believe that in order to have impact, any research must take systems integration as its starting point. In addition, we believe that technology does not stand alone and should always be seen in relation to the (end) user. In this way, the impact of research results is increased.   

Job requirements

• Motivated researcher, with a PhD related to intelligent energy systems, energy systems modelling, power system operations or a related topic.
• The ideal candidate would have research experience related to operational coordination methods for local energy systems and/or energy systems simulation tools and models. Strong affinity with electrical power systems is a preferred.
• Ability to conduct high quality academic research, reflected in demonstratable outputs.
• A team player who enjoys coaching PhD and Master's students and working in a dynamic, interdisciplinary team.
• A proven ability to manage complex projects to completion on schedule.
• Excellent (written and verbal) proficiency in English, good communication skills.
• Independent and responsible.
• Can-do mentality

Conditions of employment

A 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:

• Full-time employment for 2 years.
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10 (min. €3,877 max. €5,090).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs on general skills, didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A TU/e Postdoc Association that helps you to build a stronger and broader academic and personal network, and offers tailored support, training and workshops.
• A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) and a compensation for moving expenses.

Information and application

About us

Eindhoven 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. 

Information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more?
Please contact prof.dr. J.K. (Koen) Kok, Professor Intelligent Energy Systems, j.k.kok@tue.nl.

Visit our website for more information about the application process or the conditions of employment. You can also contact HR Services at HRServices.Flux@tue.nl.

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application

We invite you to submit a complete application using the apply-button.
The application should include a:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references.
• List of five self-selected ‘best publications’.

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.

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Postdoc on critical transitions in rotating turbulence

 

Job description

An intriguing effect of constraining a turbulent flow, e.g. by adding rotation, is that the energy cascade may change: some part of the energy may be transferred to larger scales, forming large-scale structures (vortices or jets) that are essentially two-dimensional. There is evidence that this change is sharp: the transition between pure downscale energy transfer and (partial) upscale transfer resembles a critical transition. Can we understand, model and predict this transition? How universal is this transition with respect to the flow forcing mechanism (thermal convection or mechanical forcing)? Large-scale structures are found in many constrained turbulent flow systems at planetary scales. Knowledge of the transition will lead to a better understanding of these flows, with predictive power for similar flow problems that are harder to diagnose. For example, the structure of the flow in Earth’s liquid-metal outer core is decisive for the generation of the magnetic field that shields us from harmful radiation. The application also extends to planetary atmospheres, including that of our own Earth.

The goal of the current postdoc project (2 years) is to explore the transition to large-scale structure formation using direct numerical simulations of rotationally constrained turbulence. You will quantify the energy transfers among spatial scales and identify and implement diagnostic quantities that describe the transition. You will evaluate the transition properties between systems with different forcing and boundary conditions. Is there universal behavior?

This postdoc position is part of the project “Universal critical transitions in constrained turbulence”, in which this problem is studied both numerically and experimentally. Additional directions to be explored are: influence of lateral confinement (enclosed vs horizontally periodic domains, description of hysteresis in the transition, and investigation of energy transfers in the saturated final vortex state. The final goal is the development of a predictive model for the transition: are the properties universal?

You will become a member of the Fluids and Flows group, consisting of ~35 researchers (PhD students, postdocs and staff). The group covers a wide range of fluid flow topics organized into four main research lines: Turbulence, Environmental Fluid Mechanics, Multiphase and Complex Fluids and Micro- and Nanohydrodynamics.

Job requirements

• We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated candidate with an excellent background in fluid dynamics, turbulence and high-performance computing.
• A PhD degree in (applied) physics, mechanical engineering or related subjects.
• Ability to conduct high quality academic research, reflected in demonstratable outputs.
• A team player who enjoys coaching PhD and Master's students and working in a dynamic, interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of statistical physics is an asset.
• Excellent (written and verbal) proficiency in English.

Conditions of employment

A 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:

• Full-time employment for 2 years.
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10 (min. €3,877 max. €5,090).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs on general skills, didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A TU/e Postdoc Association that helps you to build a stronger and broader academic and personal network, and offers tailored support, training and workshops.
• A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) and a compensation for moving expenses.
   

Information and application

About us

Eindhoven 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. 

Information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more?
Please contact the hiring manager dr.ir. Rudie Kunnen r.p.j.kunnen@tue.nl.

Visit our website for more information about the application process or the conditions of employment.
You can also contact HRServices.flux@tue.nl.

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Application

We invite you to submit a complete application using the apply-button.
The application should include a:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references.
• Your PhD thesis, or a link to your thesis.

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.

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