PhD in Coastal Climate Change Adaptation

Job description

CORRAL is a European project that aims to support local and regional authorities in driving the socio-ecological-technological transformations required to build coastal resilience. The project will co-design and implement locally grounded, systemic solutions that address diverse climate risks while strengthening ecological integrity and community preparedness. The CORRAL consortium consists of 28 partners from 9 countries.

In particular, in collaboration with the municipality of The Hague, the TU Delft Green Village and Hydraulic Engineering department, CORRAL will develop a “Dune Park" in Scheveningen that consists of a "Growing Dune Landscape”. The plan is inspired by the Zandmotor pilot project and involves developing vegetation planting strategies to trap wind-driven sediment, leading to natural elevation of the local morphology providing functions to society. The hypothesis is that, as the sediment accumulates, vegetation growth and dune development will progress hand in hand, demonstrating how natural processes can generatively support coastal protection and provide a nature-based solution to combat sea-level rise.

In this ambitious plan, you will:

• Study the natural processes that govern the growth of coastal dunes in an urban coastal environment.
• Lead a fieldwork program to measure vegetation dynamics and morphological changes using GPS surveys, drones, and advanced remote sensing techniques.
• Simulate vegetation and dune evolution with the AeoLiS model.
• Disseminate observations and modelling results to stakeholders to showcase the site’s evolution and the potential of dune landscapes as a sustainable coastal defence strategy.

You will join the Department of Hydraulic Engineering, a collaborative and international team where curiosity, interdisciplinary research and scientific excellence are valued. You will also be part of the European project CORRAL. Our department closely collaborates with the other departments within our Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geoscience and many research groups around the world. We offer strong support for your professional growth, including mentoring, student supervision, training, and ample opportunities for international collaboration and networking.

Job requirements
We are looking for an enthusiastic and inquisitive computational researcher who enjoys working in an international and multidisciplinary environment. You have:

• An MSc degree in Hydraulic Engineering, Physical Geography, Hydro-informatics or Civil Engineering (or in a related discipline).
• Demonstrated experience or deep interest in modelling and coastal engineering.
• Affinity with international collaborations that require travelling.
• Scientific and/or practical knowledge of coastal processes.
• Excellent programming skills (e.g. in Python, SQL, Java, PyTorch, etc.).
• A critical, creative and pro-active approach to research, with good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent command of English (oral and written).

We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

TU Delft (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.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

Faculty of Civil Engineering and 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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Postdoc in AI tools for Coastal Climate Change Adaptation

Job description

HARCCA is a European project conceived to co-construct and demonstrate innovative solutions for coastal climate resilience. The HARCCA consortium comprises 22 European partners from 9 countries forming a large, experienced, diverse and multidisciplinary team. The team includes social scientists, coastal engineers, economists, ecologists, oceanographers, digital innovators, governance and policy experts, along with practitioners selected from local and regional authorities from coastal hotspots across Europe, from the North Sea and Baltic to the Mediterranean and Atlantic, including islands and outermost communities.

In particular, HARCCA will develop the DIGI-ADAPT AI-platform, integrating and visualising multi-hazard risk data and adaptation assessment.

For this challenging project we are seeking a motivated and talented person who is looking to take their next step in an academic career. We offer a 4-year Postdoctoral Researcher appointment.

In your role you will:

• Join the international HARCCA project consortium.
• Lead the development of the DIGI-ADAPT AI-platform in coordination with software engineers and the project consortium.
• Demonstrate DIGI-ADAPT as a user-friendly geoportal to visualise coastal risk and socio-economic values.
• Ensure compatibility of DIGI-ADAPT with European digital climate initiatives
• Organise workshops and coordinate stakeholder engagement (e.g. regular meetings, presentations, visits).

You will join the Department of Hydraulic Engineering, a collaborative and international team where curiosity, interdisciplinary research and scientific excellence are valued. Our department closely collaborates with the other departments within our Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geoscience and many research groups around the world. We value supporting your growth in the academic profession. This means mentoring, (PhD) student supervision, training, and ample opportunities for international collaboration and networking will be encouraged.

Job requirements
We are looking for an enthusiastic and inquisitive computational researcher who enjoys working in an international and multidisciplinary environment. You have:

• A PhD degree in Computer Science, Hydro-informatics or Civil Engineering (or in a related discipline).
• Demonstrated experience in data management, software development and/or model-data interoperability.
• Affinity with international collaborations that require traveling.
• Knowledge of, or strong interests in scientific and practical knowledge of digital platforms, AI and geo-portals.
• Excellent programming skills (e.g. in Python, SQL, Java, PyTorch, etc.).
• A critical, creative and pro-active approach to research, with good problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience with writing scientific publications and preparing communications for scientific and technical meetings with project partners.
• Excellent command of English (oral and written).

We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

TU Delft (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.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

Faculty of Civil Engineering and 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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Stagiair(e) Communicatie – Gemeente Haarlemmermeer

Stagiair(e) Communicatie – Gemeente Haarlemmermeer
HBO/WO | sept-jan | € 742 (op basis van een 36-urige werkweek) | Meewerkstage | 32-36 uur
Ben jij creatief, schrijf je graag en weet je alles van social media? Kom stage lopen bij het communicatieteam van de gemeente Haarlemmermeer en werk mee aan contentcreatie en interne communicatie.

Wie ben jij?
Jij bent een enthousiaste hbo- of wo-student in de richting van communicatie (of vergelijkbaar), met een interesse in contentcreatie, storytelling en social media. Je bent vanaf september beschikbaar voor minimaal 5 maanden en klaar om praktijkervaring op te doen in een dynamische omgeving.

Wat ga je doen?
Als stagiair communicatie draai je volledig mee in het communicatieteam van de gemeente Haarlemmermeer. Je werkt aan content die dagelijks door collega’s en inwoners wordt gezien en leert hoe communicatie binnen een grote organisatie echt werkt.

Geen dag is hetzelfde. De ene dag start je met het schrijven van een artikel voor intranet, daarna overleg je met collega’s over een campagne en ’s middags werk je aan social media posts of een nieuwsbrief. Je interviewt collega’s of inwoners, vertaalt hun verhalen naar pakkende content en ziet direct terug wat jouw werk oplevert.

Je houdt je onder andere bezig met het maken en plaatsen van content (tekst, foto en video) voor intranet, website, social media en nieuwsbrieven. Je schrijft en redigeert artikelen, werkt mee aan (online) campagnes en helpt bij de contentplanning. Ook monitor je social media en kijk je naar bereik en resultaten, zodat je leert wat wel en niet werkt.

Je krijgt veel ruimte om zelf initiatief te nemen en ideeën aan te dragen. Heb je vanuit je opleiding een onderzoek of afstudeeropdracht? Dan kijken we samen hoe je deze kunt koppelen aan de praktijk binnen de gemeente.

We doen het samen!
Je komt terecht in het cluster Communicatie & Externe Betrekkingen: een professioneel en betrokken team waar samenwerken centraal staat en waar je veel kunt leren. Collega’s staan klaar om je te begeleiden, maar geven je ook de ruimte om zelfstandig aan de slag te gaan.

Ontmoet meer collega’s. Samen zijn wij meer.

Maak het verschil
Bij Gemeente Haarlemmermeer zet jij je dagelijks in voor ruim 165.000 inwoners. Met jouw expertise, ambitie en energie kun je dus écht het verschil maken. Dat doe je samen met meer dan 1.400 collega’s. Bij Haarlemmermeer vind je stedelijke dynamiek én een dorps karakter. Daartussen vind je prachtige natuur, rijke historie en landbouwgrond. Dat betekent dat je in je werk in aanraking komt met allerlei onderwerpen, belangen en uitdagingen. De komende jaren blijft Haarlemmermeer sterk groeien tot meer dan 200.000 inwoners en ook onze maatschappij staat niet stil. Er is dus genoeg te doen waarbij we jouw kennis, daadkracht en visie goed kunnen gebruiken. Kom jij met ons in beweging en daag je ons uit met jouw frisse, inclusieve blik?

Wat vragen we van jou?

• Je volgt een hbo- of wo-opleiding in de richting van communicatie (of vergelijkbaar).
• Je bent beschikbaar van september tot en met januari (minimaal 5 maanden).
• Je bent beschikbaar voor 32–36 uur per week.
• Je bent creatief, proactief en werkt graag samen.
• Je schrijft gemakkelijk en hebt affiniteit met social media.

Wat bieden wij?

• Een warm welkom, goede begeleiding en een leerzame stage.
• Hybride werken en een laptop.
• Een stagevergoeding van € 742,- bruto per maand (op basis van 36 uur).
• Een werkomgeving waarin je jezelf kunt ontwikkelen en veel kunt leren.
• Professionele groei met onze opleidingsacademie Bouw aan Jezelf.
• Jonge Ambtenaren: een netwerk met en voor alle nieuwe collega’s (jong én oud).

Interesse?
Ben je enthousiast geworden over deze stage? Stuur ons je motivatie en cv en laat zien waarom jij goed bij ons team past. Wij selecteren stagiairs op basis van een briefselectie en gesprekken en gaan door totdat we de juiste kandidaat hebben gevonden. Wacht dus niet te lang met reageren.

Meer weten over deze vacature?
Neem contact op met Nathalie Goudsmit, Teammanager, via Nathalie.Goudsmit@haarlemmermeer.nl of 023-5676996. Of met Sandra de Moes-van der Ploeg, Teammanager, via Sandra.de.Moes@haarlemmermeer.nl of 023-5676785.

Voor meer informatie over de sollicitatieprocedure kun je contact opnemen met Kevin Blommert, Corporate Recruiter, via stagebureau@haarlemmermeer.nl.

NB. Ongevraagde acquisitie door bemiddelingsbureaus stellen we niet op prijs en kan leiden tot uitsluiting bij onze andere wervingsacties. Ook het ongevraagd sturen van cv’s door bureaus aan onze medewerkers zien we als acquisitie. Deze cv’s nemen wij niet in behandeling

PhD Position Interfacial Processes in Lithium-Ion Batteries Using Advanced Characterization

Job description

We are looking for a motivated PhD student as part of the DigiCellFab project, a collaborative initiative bringing together universities, knowledge institutes, and industrial partners. The role of the PhD candidate will be to focus on developing a fundamental understanding of Solid Electrolyte Interphase (SEI) and Cathode Electrolyte Interphase (CEI) formation in lithium-ion batteries, with the aim of optimizing formation protocols to reduce production time and cost while improving performance and safety. Particular attention will be given to the role of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) based protective coatings in controlling interphase formation and stabilizing electrode-electrolyte interfaces. The research will systematically investigate the interplay between formation conditions (e.g. current density, temperature, pressure), electrolyte composition, and coated electrode surfaces, with a focus on the use of PFAS-free electrolyte systems. A key part of the work will involve combining electrochemical testing with advanced characterization techniques, including FIB-SEM for site-specific cross-sectioning and interphase analysis, supported by complementary microscopy and spectroscopic methods. The project aims to establish direct structure-function relationships linking formation protocols, coating properties, and interphase characteristics to battery performance.     

Job requirements
We are looking for a candidate with a strong scientific background and interest in battery materials and interfaces:

• A Master’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field
• Solid understanding of electrochemistry and/or materials characterization
• Interest in interfacial phenomena in batteries, particularly SEI/CEI formation
• Experience with electrochemical techniques (e.g. cycling, impedance) and/or advanced characterization methods (e.g. FIB-SEM, electron microscopy, spectroscopy) is advantageous
• Hands-on, experimental mindset with the ability to design and execute systematic studies 

TU Delft (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.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

Faculty Applied Sciences
With more than 1,100 employees, including 150 pioneering principal investigators, as well as a population of about 3,600 passionate students, the Faculty of Applied Sciences is an inspiring scientific ecosystem. Focusing on key enabling technologies, such as quantum- and nanotechnology, photonics, biotechnology, synthetic biology and materials for energy storage and conversion, our faculty aims to provide solutions to important problems of the 21st century. To that end, we educate innovative students in broad Bachelor's and specialist Master's programmes with a strong research component. Our scientists conduct ground-breaking fundamental and applied research in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Engineering Physics. We are also training the next generation of high school teachers.

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PhD Position Robust Game Theory for Complex Systems

Job description
Modern society depends on complex, interconnected systems such as renewable energy grids, autonomous vehicles and human-machine collaborative systems. Ensuring that these systems operate safely, efficiently and fairly is a major scientific and societal challenge. It requires new approaches to control and decision-making in environments where multiple agents interact under uncertainty and constraints.

In this PhD project at TU Delft, you will develop advanced game-theoretic control and optimization methods to address these challenges. As part of the European Research Council (ERC)-funded project “Data-driven Game Theoretic Control for Constrained Systems” (ARGON), you will work at the forefront of fundamental research with high potential for technological impact.

You will conduct theoretical and computational research on game theory and multi-agent optimization for complex systems. By building on tools from distributionally robust optimization, convex-monotone game theory and data-driven optimal transport, you will develop new frameworks for control and optimization in multi-agent systems. These methods will contribute to applications such as distributed power systems, multi-vehicle automated driving and human-machine collaboration, enabling safer, more efficient and more sustainable solutions.

Your responsibilities
As a PhD researcher, you will:

1. Analyze stochastic game equilibrium problems
2. Develop tractable data-driven distributionally robust reformulations
3. Develop data-driven stochastic equilibrium seeking algorithms
4. Develop data-driven optimal control for stochastic game equilibrium problems
5. Teaching activities are part of your PhD trajectory and may include, for example: supervising workgroups or lab sessions, assisting in courses, or mentoring BSc and MSc students. While teaching will not be your main responsibility, it offers valuable experience that supports your development and prepares you for future academic or professional roles.

Your work environment
You will join the Delft Center for Systems and Control (DCSC) within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. DCSC is an internationally leading research centre where PhD candidates, postdocs and faculty members work on modeling, analysis, control and optimization of complex dynamical systems relevant to science, engineering and society. You will focus on optimization-based, data-driven and partially model-based control methods. You will have access to a strong research network and a broad range of expertise across systems and control, optimization and data-driven methods. At DCSC, you will find an open and collaborative environment where interdisciplinary teamwork, intellectual curiosity and scientific excellence are valued. We work closely across research clusters and application domains such as energy, mobility and high-tech systems, sharing a drive to deepen fundamental understanding and contribute to societally relevant, sustainable solutions.

Job requirements
You are a curious and proactive researcher who enjoys tackling complex theoretical and computational problems. You are motivated by fundamental scientific questions and take initiative in exploring novel ideas. You work well independently, while also thriving in a collaborative and internationally oriented research environment. As a strong team player, you contribute actively to discussions within a diverse research group and are open to feedback and new perspectives.

Furthermore, you meet the following requirements:

• You hold an MSc degree (or close to completion) in Systems and Control, or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or Applied Mathematics, or related field.
• You have experience with, or a strong affinity for, in Systems and Control, or Optimization, or Game Theory.
• You demonstrate excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, combined with curiosity and diligence.
• You have strong communication skills and an excellent command of English (knowledge of Dutch is not required).

TU Delft (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.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

Faculty Mechanical Engineering
From chip to ship. From machine to human being. From idea to solution. Driven by a deep-rooted desire to understand our environment and discover its underlying mechanisms, research and education at the ME faculty focusses on fundamental understanding, design, production including application and product improvement, materials, processes and (mechanical) systems.

ME is a dynamic and innovative faculty with high-tech lab facilities and international reach. It’s a large faculty but also versatile, so we can often make unique connections by combining different disciplines. This is reflected in ME’s outstanding, state-of-the-art education, which trains students to become responsible and socially engaged engineers and scientists. We translate our knowledge and insights into solutions to societal issues, contributing to a sustainable society and to the development of prosperity and well-being. That is what unites us in pioneering research, inspiring education and (inter)national cooperation.

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