Reaching energy transition goals of 2030 and 2050 require multiple increases in production capacity and cost reduction of support structures for wind turbines offshore. With the increasing size of turbines and the deeper location of wind farms, the monopile foundations of offshore wind turbines increase in size, weight, and cost. Jackets can be attractive alternative because multi-membered circular hollow section (CHS) support structures are lighter than monopiles. However, the complex welds result in reduced fatigue resistance of structural joints of steel circular hollow sections thus higher costs and longer production route for jackets than for monopiles.

In the project WrapNode-II, TU Delft leads research with industrial partners to build crutial knowledge that will enable implementation of the innovative, bonded, wrapped composite joint in jackets for offshore wind turbines. We aim to characterise and further understand full-scale and multi-axial behaviour and influence of offshore environment on durability of the joints. The project is done in collaboration with: Tree Composites,  Enersea, Siemens Gamesa Renevable Energy, AOC Nederland, Shell Global Solution International, Parkwind and Vattenfall.

Your role in the project/team is to organize experiments in the lab and help in planning of the project activities together with the team of researchers. Your focus will be:

• Global planning and tracking of the project progress
• Planning and executing joint experiments in the lab
• Collaboration in the weekly activities of the team of 10 researchers and engineers.
• Procurement of test specimens and lab equipment
• Organizing large-scale on-site experiment
• Reporting of project experiments

Section of Steel and Composite Strucutres aims at generating cruciual new knowledge that will support development of existing and creating innovative strucutral solutions for transition to renevable energy, increasing resiliance of transportation infrastrucutre and reduce impact of steel and composite construction on the living enviroment. The section is composed of vibrant international team of 6 senior and 10+ young researchers working extensively and collaboratively on complex and custom lab testing from scale of the material (few milimeters) to the scale of full-scale strucutal components (few meters), advanced numerical modelling and development of new monitoring/sensing techniques.

The Department of Engineering Structures focuses on the development of resilient, smart and sustainable structures and infrastructures. Our aim is to meet societal demands in transportation, the energy transition and sustainable reuse. Research themes include dynamics of structures, mechanics of materials related to e.g. climate change, modelling and design of railway systems, multi-scale modelling of pavement materials and structures, reuse of materials, structures and parts of structures, assessment methods for structures, smart monitoring techniques, design methods, replacement and renovation of civil infrastructure and development of new materials and maintenance techniques. Our unique Macro Mechanics Laboratory facilities support full-scale testing, monitoring and modelling of structures to facilitate implementation of innovations. The department delivers both groundbreaking research and world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. As a team, we represent different backgrounds, skills and views. We foster an inclusive culture, as our combined identities, attitudes and ambitions widen our perspective and make up our strengths.

Background in terms of MSc or PhD (any level is possible) in field of (combinations possible):

• Civil/Structural Engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Technical management

Required skills/a candidate should have the following experience:

• Technical proficiency in research and engineering
• Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Desired skills/ a good candidate would have the following experience:

• Expirience on planing and exacution of technical projects
• Ability to promote research and innovation to broader audiences
• Usage of Dutch language
• Designing testing set-ups and mechanical testing

Fixed-term contract: 20 months.

• A salary based on scale 10 of the CAO for Dutch Universities with a minimum of €3.226,- and a maximum of €5.090,- 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.
• 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.

From 1 September next, a salary increase of 3.7% applies due to a Collective Agreement amendment, followed by an additional 1% increase on 1 January 2025. In addition, most employees employed on 1 September 2024 will receive a one-off payment of €300 gross based on full-time employment.

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 Civil Engineering & Geosciences

The Faculty of Civil Engineering & 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 & Design, Engineering Structures, Geoscience and Engineering, Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Transport & Planning, Hydraulic Engineering and Water Management.

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