PhD in Micro-Abrasive Resistant Tire Treads and Tire Wear University of Twente in Netherlands

University of Twente is offering a full-time PhD position on the development of micro-abrasive resistant tire treads, with a focus on understanding and reducing tire wear. The project addresses the environmental impact of tire-road interaction, where rubber particles are emitted into the environment and may pose pollution and health risks. The research aims to uncover the underlying mechanisms of tire wear from a tribological perspective and support the design of next-generation tire compounds w...

Postdoctoral researcher position at the University of Groningen in the Advanced Production Engineering (APE) research group , within the Engineering and Technology Institute Groningen (ENTEG) , Faculty of Science and Engineering. The project focuses on sustainable ZnAlMg-X alloy coatings for green steel applications . Research topics include coating design and development, interface adhesion, formability, corrosion resistance, cracking resistance, and removability for recycling. The postdoc will...

PhD opportunity at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in thermal runaway of batteries for naval vessels and maritime energy systems. The project is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Defense and focuses on how to design and use battery energy storage systems on board ships so that thermal runaway is avoided. The research asks how to build safer battery systems for naval vessels, how to model battery thermal behavior and runaway, how to reduce risk through battery chemistry, containment, and ...

TU Delft is advertising a Postdoc in Molecular Dynamics and Process Simulation of High-Temperature Thermal Storage Systems within the Heat Transformation Technology Section of the Process & Energy Department , Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. The project focuses on molten salts for high-temperature thermal energy storage and aims to support the electrification of industry and the sustainable production of carbon-based chemicals. The research combines molecular dynamics with process-scale simul...

PhD opening at Eindhoven University of Technology with Assistant Professor Tommaso Magrini for research on materials science , ceramics , and lightweight protection systems . The post invites motivated candidates to help develop innovative ceramic-based systems aimed at safer and lighter protection performance. This suggests a research project at the intersection of advanced materials, protective structures, and engineering design. Research focus: ceramic-based materials, lightweight protection,...