Friday, September 6, 2013

PhD in Soft Matter Rheology

Department/faculty: Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Level: Master degree
Working hours: 38 hours per week
Contract: 4 years
Salary: €2062 to €2638 per month gross

Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

The 3mE Faculty trains committed engineering students, PhD candidates and post-doctoral researchers in groundbreaking scientific research in the fields of mechanical, maritime and materials engineering. 3mE is the epitome of a dynamic, innovative faculty, with a European scope that contributes demonstrable economic and social benefits.

The Process and Energy Department focuses on process and energy technology within a mechanical engineering context. Research in the department runs the full range from fundamental to applied. Most relevant to the current opening is the department's expertise in fluid mechanics and nonequilibrium systems.

The research will be performed in the group of Dr. Brian Tighe, a member of the Engineering Thermodynamics section. The group's expertise is in modelling the statistics and mechanical response of soft matter. Recent research has focused on understanding how out-of-equilibrium systems jam into disordered solids, and on predicting their unusual behaviour.

Job description

Soft solids and complex fluids – such as foams, emulsions, suspensions, and granular media – appear in a number of natural and industrial settings. Attempts to model their mechanical behavior raise important and fundamental questions: How does mechanical rigidity develop? What is the role of disorder? How do soft solids transition to a flowing state, and vice versa?

This project addresses the mechanics of marginal matter – compliant solids that are barely rigid and viscous flows that easily arrest. The PhD student will develop computer simulations to model the yielding transition between these states, and use theoretical methods to model the simulations' output. The goal is to to explain how and when soft matter yields, i.e. to develop predictive rheological equations of state.
     

Requirements

We are looking for an enthusiastic researcher with a Master's degree in Physics or a relevant field of engineering. The successful candidate will have (1) a background in statistical physics and/or continuum mechanics and (2) a demonstrated ability in numerical modelling and analysis of large data sets.

Conditions of employment

TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home (with contracts of two years or longer), and the option of assembling a customized compensation and benefits package (the 'IKA'). 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.phd.tudelft.nl for more information.

Information and application

For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Brian Tighe, phone: +31 (0)15-2781103, e-mail: b.p.tighe@tudelft.nl. To apply, please e-mail a detailed CV, references, publication list and a letter of application to Dr. Tighe, b.p.tighe@tudelft.nl. For more information about the group, visit http://dutw1479.wbmt.tudelft.nl/~btighe.
When applying for this position, please refer to vacancy number 3ME13-22.
The position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found.

PhD in Medical Image Analysis

Department/faculty: Applied Sciences
Level: Master degree
Working hours: 38 hours per week
Contract: 4 years
Salary: €2062 to €2638

Applied Sciences

The Faculty of Applied Sciences is the largest faculty of TU Delft, with around 550 scientists, a support staff of 250 and 1,800 students. The faculty conducts fundamental, application-oriented research and offers scientific education at the bachelor, master and doctoral levels. The faculty is active in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Applied Physics.

The position will be in the Department of Imaging Science and Technology (IST) of the Faculty of Applied Sciences at TU Delft. This department performs cutting-edge research spanning the range from understanding the basic principles underlying imaging technology to automated image analysis.


The Quantitative Imaging (QI) section performs fundamental and applied research in sensing (imaging systems), processing, analysis, and interpretation of multi-dimensional images. The research is applied in three multi-disciplinary fields: medical image processing, bio-molecular imaging (including microscopy and lab-on-a-chip), and industrial imaging.
The programmes are conducted in close collaboration with partners in academia (including several university medical centres), industry, and governmental research institutes.

Job description

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer in the western world. In the Netherlands, the incidence and mortality in 2011 were 13,254 and 5,088 respectively. Patients with colorectal cancer frequently present with liver metastases for which (partial) resection is an often applied therapy. The remaining part of the liver after resection—future remnant liver—should allow adequate liver function.
This assessment now includes a volumetric characterisation, which is relatively easy to perform but is less important than the functional status of the future remnant liver, which includes hepatocyte extraction function and liver fat content.
The objective of the PhD programme is to develop new MR image analysis methods to predict the functional status of the future remnant liver based on contrast-enhanced MRI. This will be combined with quantitative, MRI-based methods that allow segmental assessment of liver fat percentage.
The PhD student will closely collaborate with other PhD students involved in radiological and medical image analysis research.   

Requirements

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic candidate with an MSc degree in (applied) physics or a related subject. He/she must have an excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and a top 20% ranking during his/her BSc and MSc studies. Experience in image processing is helpful. Good programming skills in MATLAB and C are a necessity.

Conditions of employment

TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home (with a contract of two years or longer), and the option of assembling a customised compensation and benefits package. 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.phd.tudelft.nl for more information.

Information and application

For more information about this position, please contact M.S.M. Jungschlager, phone: +31 (0)15-2781416, e-mail: M.S.M.Jungschlager@tudelft.nl. To apply, please e-mail a detailed CV, publication list and references along with a letter of application by 1 October 2013 to M.S.M. Jungschlager, M.S.M.Jungschlager@tudelft.nl.
When applying for this position, please refer to vacancy number TNW13-024.

PhD: Ultrafast spectroscopy on metal-organic frameworks

Department/faculty: Applied Sciences
Level: Master degree
Working hours: 38 hours per week
Contract: 4 years
Salary: €2062 to €2638

Applied Sciences

The Faculty of Applied Sciences is the largest faculty of TU Delft, with around 550 scientists, a support staff of 250 and 1,800 students. The faculty conducts fundamental, application-oriented research and offers scientific education at the bachelor, master and doctoral levels. The faculty is active in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Applied Physics.

The mission of the Department of Chemical Engineering (ChemE) is to generate knowledge and educate people in the area of nano-chemical engineering to improve the quality of life for a sustainable society, focusing on energy, water, health and the environment.

The Opto-Electronic Materials section is part of the Chemical Engineering Department of the Faculty of Applied Sciences. Our key interest is studying the nature and dynamics of short-lived, intermediate excited states (excitons) and charge carriers within complex materials such as functional polymers, self-assembling molecular aggregates, inorganic nanoparticles, inorganic/organic composites and DNA.

Job description

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are hybrid, crystalline materials consisting of inorganic and organic building blocks. MOFs are of interest for application in catalysis, storage, separation, sensing and opto-electronic devices such as MOF-based light-emitting diodes (MOF-LEDs). The current project is a collaboration between Delft University of Technology and Philips Research.
Recent MOF research at TU Delft has led to the development of an electroluminescent MOF-based device that can be cast in flexible sheets with light emission over a large surface area. The source of the phenomenon is not clear.
In this research project, two researchers will closely collaborate with each other and the industrial partner to (1) gain a fundamental understanding of the observed electroluminescent behaviour and (2) further develop the composite material from a synthetic, characterisation and device manufacturing point of view.
For topic (1) we seek a candidate to study the nature and dynamics of photoexcited states and charge carriers with femtosecond and nanosecond pump-probe laser techniques, including microwave and terahertz conductivity measurements. In addition, experiments will be performed using ultrashort, high-energy electron pulses from an accelerator. These are unique combinations of techniques that are present at Delft University of Technology. The aim is to elucidate the mechanism of electricity-to-light conversion in new, MOF-based composites and to optimise the performance of LEDs.

Requirements

Are you an enthusiastic researcher with a relevant MSc degree in Physics, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering? Then we might be looking for you! We are looking for a flexible teamplayer capable of communicating with people in the various disciplines involved in this challenging project. You have a pro-active, independent, problem-solving and result-oriented work attitude. You will be able to work in a team as well as independently. You will publish results in peer-reviewed scientific journals, participate in international conferences and write a PhD thesis.

Conditions of employment

TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home (with a contract of two years or longer), and the option of assembling a customised compensation and benefits package. 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.phd.tudelft.nl for more information]]]

Information and application

For more information about this position, please contact Prof. L.D.A. Siebbeles, phone: +31 (0)15-2781800, e-mail: L.D.A.Siebbeles@tudelft.nl. To apply, please e-mail a detailed CV, list of courses taken, marks obtained, and name(s) of reference(s) or letter(s) of recommendation along with a letter of application by 10 September 2013 to Prof. Siebbeles, L.D.A.Siebbeles@tudelft.nl.
When applying for this position, please refer to vacancy number TNWCE13-022.

PhD in Physics of Genome Processing

Department/faculty: Applied Sciences
Level: Master degree
Working hours: 38 hours per week
Contract: 4 years
Salary: €2062 to €2638

Applied Sciences

The Faculty of Applied Sciences is the largest faculty of TU Delft, with around 550 scientists, a support staff of 250 and 1,800 students. The faculty conducts fundamental, application-oriented research and offers scientific education at the bachelor, master and doctoral levels. The faculty is active in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Applied Physics.

The vibrant Department of Bionanoscience focuses on research at the interface between nanoscience, synthetic biology, and cell biology. It studies single cells in all their complexity down to the molecular level, from both fundamental scientific and application points of view. The department operates as part of the Kavli Institute of Nanoscience at the Faculty of Applied Sciences and occupies a leading international position.


The Nynke Dekker lab encompasses approximately twenty scientists working on different aspects of genome processing and molecular motion. You will be part of this group and will interact heavily with current members.

Job description

The aim of the project is to elucidate the physical basis of how molecular crowding impacts the functioning of the protein complexes involved in genome processing. For a fundamental understanding of the effects of crowding on biological processes, we need to fill the gap between highly idealised, in vitro, biophysical experiments on the one hand and the biological processes as they take place in a physiologically relevant environment on the other. To do this, we will use a number of single-molecule techniques such as magnetic tweezers and live cell imaging.

Requirements

We are looking to hire outstanding experimentalists for this exciting project. As a PhD student on this project, you will be responsible for planning and carrying out the experiments. As this is a biophysics project, you will be involved in both the physics and the biology parts of the research, and an appreciation of both is required. A background in biochemistry, biology, biophysics, physics or a related field is a must, as is a command of spoken and written English.

Conditions of employment

TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home (with a contract of two years or longer), and the option of assembling a customised compensation and benefits package. 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.phd.tudelft.nl for more information.

Information and application

For more information about this position, please contact Prof. N. H. Dekker, phone: +31 (0)15-2787485, e-mail: n.h.dekker@tudelft.nl. To apply, please e-mail a detailed resume in English, the names and contact information of three references, and a letter of application in English by 15 September 2013 to Prof. Dekker, bionanoscience.delft@gmail.com.
When applying for this position, please refer to vacancy number TNWBN13-036.

PhD: Bacteria-mediated Fabrication of Improved Biomaterials

Department/faculty: Applied Sciences
Level: Master degree
Working hours: 38 hours per week
Contract: 4 years
Salary: €2062 to €2638

Applied Sciences

The Faculty of Applied Sciences is the largest faculty of TU Delft, with around 550 scientists, a support staff of 250 and 1,800 students. The faculty conducts fundamental, application-oriented research and offers scientific education at the bachelor, master and doctoral levels. The faculty is active in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Applied Physics.

A new Department of Bionanoscience has been established at TU Delft, dedicated to research at the interface between nanoscience, synthetic biology, and cell biology. It studies single cells in all their complexity down to the molecular level, from both fundamental scientific and application points of view. The new department operates as part of the Kavli Institute of Nanoscience at the Faculty of Applied Sciences and aims at a leading international position.

Job description

Biomaterials in the natural world provide an abundant source of inspiration for the design and synthesis of novel, high-performance materials. Nacre, a biomineralised material lining seashells, has recently attracted high levels of interest due to its impressive material properties. This project will engineer bacteria to fabricate nacre-like material with controlled mechanical properties far superior to concrete, with the flexibility of nanopatterning and on-site production on irregular surfaces. Synthetic biology approaches will be utilised to create and optimise bacterial activity for enhanced material performance, and materials science tools will be applied to characterise the structural and mechanical properties of the novel material.

Visit our websites for more information:
https://sites.google.com/site/annemeyerlab/
https://sites.google.com/site/aubintamgroup/

Requirements

Applicants should have a Master's degree in biology, chemistry, physics, material sciences, or a related field, and enthusiasm for multidisciplinary approaches to understanding and engineering biological phenomena. The position will be for a fixed term of four years and is expected to result in a PhD. Good communication skills in English are required.

Conditions of employment

TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home (with a contract of two years or longer), and the option of assembling a customised compensation and benefits package. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. Delft University of Technology strives to increase the number of women in higher academic positions; women are therefore especially encouraged to apply.

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.phd.tudelft.nl for more information.

Information and application

For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Anne S. Meyer, phone: +31 (0)15-2789249, e-mail: a.s.meyer@tudelft.nl. To apply, please e-mail a detailed CV, a letter of application and references by 31 October 2013 to Dr. Meyer, a.s.meyer@tudelft.nl.
When applying for this position, please refer to vacancy number TNWBN13-014.