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Frans van der Meer

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8 months ago

Postdoctoral Position in Modeling and Testing of Overmolded Thermoplastic Composites Delft University of Technology in Netherlands

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Postdoc

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Mechanical Engineering

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No explicit funding details are provided in the post.

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Expired

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Netherlands

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Delft University of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
Aerospace Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Sustainable Transportation

About this position

A postdoctoral position is available at Delft University of Technology, supervised by Associate Professor Frans van der Meer and Tom Engels of TU Eindhoven. The research focuses on the modeling and testing of overmolded thermoplastic composites, with the goal of validating new developments in modeling fracture in composites through experimental work. This project is part of a larger consortium aiming to advance the adoption of lighter engineering materials in automotive and aerospace applications, contributing to more sustainable transportation solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a background in materials science, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field, with experience in composite materials and their testing and modeling. The position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with leading experts and contribute to impactful research in materials science and engineering. The application deadline is February 28, 2026. Interested candidates should apply via the LinkedIn job posting and may contact the supervisors for further information.

Funding details

No explicit funding details are provided in the post.

What's required

Applicants should have a PhD in materials science, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field. Experience with modeling and testing of composite materials is highly desirable. Strong communication and teamwork skills are preferred.

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Solid Mechanics

Structural Engineering

Micromechanics

Computational Mechanics

Thermoelasticity