We are looking for an enthusiastic, analytical, and proactive postdoc to work on the VICI project  "Unraveling the Impacts of Using Alternative Raw Materials in Industrial Clusters". The PD will work together with Prof Ramírez and three Ph.D. students in the development of a model that allows assessing the system impacts of using alternative sources of carbon (biomass, CO2, waste) in symbiotic industrial clusters. The PD will explore the use and adaptation of modeling approaches used in invasion ecology to study the transformation of symbiotic industrial clusters, thereby contributing to the development of new insights and knowledge to guide the transition of the industrial sector in the coming decades

We are looking for a researcher who:

• is interested in transdisciplinary research and wants to contribute to the energy and industrial transition.
• has recently completed a PhD in the field of system analysis, invasion ecology or modeling of complex systems.
• has an academic background in mathematics, engineering, and or (invasion/evolutionary) ecology.
• has excellent academic qualifications and strong analytical and communication skills.
• has hands-on experience in modeling.
• enjoys working in an interdisciplinary group and is a team player.

Very good communication and writing skills in the English language are required.         

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice to assist you with your relocation. An International Children's Centre offers childcare and there is an international primary school.

Delft University of Technology

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.

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Faculty Technology, Policy and Management

With its excellent education and research at the intersection of technology, society and policy, the Faculty of TPM makes an important contribution to solving complex technical-social issues, such as energy transition, mobility, digitalisation, water management and (cyber) security.
We combine insights from the engineering sciences, the social and the humanities. We develop robust models and designs, are internationally oriented and have an extensive network with knowledge institutions, companies, social organisations and governments.

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