As a PhD within the chairs of Heritage & Technology (Faculty of Architecture) and of the chair of Experimental Micromechanics (Faculty of Civil Engineering) you will work in the OTP TTW project MORISAL on "Mortars with mixed-in Inhibitors for mitigation of salt damage". You will work in close collaboration with the Eindhoven University of Technology (Department of Applied Physics) and the Radboud University. Besides, collaboration with TNO and producers of building materials is foreseen.

As PhD candidate you will perform the following tasks:

• Elucidate the interaction of inhibitor with different mortar binders; 
• Investigate the leaching rate of the inhibitor and techniques for its encapsulation and controlled release;
• Develop prototypes of mortars with mixed in inhibitor and assess their durability in laboratory and on site.    

We are looking for an enthusiastic academic, with a background in inorganic chemistry, mineralogy, material science or an engineer, interested in building materials. The candidate should have affinity to multi-disciplinary and multi-analytical challenges and a hands-on attitude for laboratory work. 

Experience in analytical techniques (like electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction) and basic understanding of crystallography is necessary. Experience with modelling is welcome. 

Required: excellent spoken English and English scientific writing skills.

Fixed-term contract: 4 years.

The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount for health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. Coming to Delft Service organizes diverse events for new international employees and their accompanying partners, like Partner Career Workshops and Dutch Culture Workshops. Located on campus are the International Children’s Centre and an international primary school which are subject to availability as well as several bilingual schools in the nearby surrounding. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. 

As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment; an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor; and a Doctoral Education Programme aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills. Please visit www.tudelft.nl/phd for more information.

Technische Universiteit Delft

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is a multifaceted institution offering education and carrying out research in the technical sciences at an internationally recognised level. Education, research and design are strongly oriented towards applicability. TU Delft develops technologies for future generations, focusing on sustainability, safety and economic vitality. At TU Delft you will work in an environment where technical sciences and society converge. TU Delft comprises eight faculties, unique laboratories, research institutes and schools.

Faculty Architecture & the Built Environment

The PhD will work at the Faculty of Architecture and at the faculty of Civil Engineering

The department Architectural Engineering+Technology of the Faculty of Architecture at Delft University of Technology provides education and performs scientific research in the field of building technology related to the building design.

Please visit our website for more information about the department.

At the Faculty of Civil Engineering, the department of Materials, Mechanics, Management & Design (3Md) focusses on the design, construction and management of civil infrastructures and buildings. A multi-scale research approach is followed, starting at micro-scale (materials), to meso-scale (structures) and to macro-scale (infrastructures/systems).