Short-stay Research Position Experiments on Multiphase Flows in Alkaline Water Electrolysis

Job description
Hydrogen will likely play a crucial role in the energy transition. It can be conveniently be made by alkaline water electrolysis from green electricity.

In this short research position you will perform lab-scale experiments on muliphase flow phenomena occuring in alkaline water electrolyser set-ups. Measurements on gas fraction, potentials, and possibly heat transport will improve understanding of the effect of multiphase flow on performance.

Job requirements
You have an MSc in Mechanical Engineering or similar and have experience with multiphase flow experiments in alkaline water electrolysis. You are enthusiastic, communicate well in English, hands-on, and eager to contribute to the energy transition.

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.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. Do you want to experience working at our faculty? Thes

Postdoc Multi-Fuel Combustion Experiments (H2, NH3, Kerosene)

Job description
We are seeking a talented and motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to work on the development and experimental investigation of multi-fuel combustion concepts, focusing on hydrogen blends with ammonia and kerosene. Multi-fuel combustion is a critical stepping stone toward a hydrogen economy, offering flexibility for land-based power systems and aviation applications during the transition to zero-emission energy solutions.

Project Description
This role involves the design and development of novel experimental setups for testing hydrogen blends with ammonia or kerosene. Using these setups, the researcher will conduct advanced laser diagnostics to investigate combustion stability and pollutant formation. A strong emphasis will be placed on uncertainty quantification of experimental results. This research aims to provide insights essential for designing cleaner, more efficient power and propulsion systems.

The position is part of a European collaborative project, providing opportunities to work closely with leading academic and industrial partners. The researcher will actively engage with project partners, exchange knowledge, and provide experimental data to support and validate combustion models developed by collaborators

Key Responsibilities

• Experimental Investigation:
  Design, develop, and operate novel experimental setups for multi-fuel combustion testing. Conduct advanced laser diagnostics to investigate combustion stability, pollutant formation, and the effects of fuel blending (e.g., hydrogen with ammonia or kerosene). Optimize experimental conditions to explore operational limits and identify performance; improvements.
• Data Analysis:
  Analyze experimental data to extract meaningful insights into combustion dynamics, pollutant pathways, and stability behavior. Emphasize uncertainty quantification to ensure robust conclusions and provide reliable data for validation of combustion models.
• Research Collaboration:
  Actively collaborate with academic and industrial partners within the framework of a European project. Share experimental findings, exchange knowledge, and contribute to discussions on model validation and system integration. Maintain clear and effective communication with project partners to ensure alignment of objectives and deliverables.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research at the forefront of sustainable energy and aviation innovation.

Requirements
To be considered for this position, you should have:

• PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, with a strong focus on experimental reacting flows.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in designing and conducting experiments in reacting flows.
• Expertise in laser-based diagnostics techniques for analyzing reacting flows.
• Experience with experimental validation techniques and advanced data analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• A proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in collaborative research projects, particularly within European frameworks.

Additional Requirements:
Working at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a professional level to ensure effective communication and collaboration within the team and with project partners.

TU Delft
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 Aerospace Engineering
The Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology is one of the world’s most highly ranked (and most comprehensive) research, education and innovation communities devoted entirely to aerospace engineering. More than 200 science staff, around 270 PhD candidates and close to 3000 BSc and MSc students apply aerospace engineering disciplines to address the global societal challenges that threaten us today, climate change without doubt being the most important. Our focal subjects: sustainable aerospace, big data and artificial intelligence, bio-inspired engineering and smart instruments and systems. Working at the faculty means working together. With partners in other faculties, knowledge institutes, governments and industry, both aerospace and non-aerospace. Working in field labs and innovation hubs on our university campus and beyond.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering.

Short-stay Research Position Experiments on Multiphase Flows in Alkaline Water Electrolysis

Job description
Hydrogen will likely play a crucial role in the energy transition. It can be conveniently be made by alkaline water electrolysis from green electricity.

In this short research position you will perform lab-scale experiments on muliphase flow phenomena occuring in alkaline water electrolyser set-ups. Measurements on gas fraction, potentials, and possibly heat transport will improve understanding of the effect of multiphase flow on performance.

Job requirements
You have an MSc in Mechanical Engineering or similar and have experience with multiphase flow experiments in alkaline water electrolysis. You are enthusiastic, communicate well in English, hands-on, and eager to contribute to the energy transition.

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.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. Do you want to experience working at our faculty? Thes

Postdoc Multi-Fuel Combustion Experiments (H2, NH3, Kerosene)

Job description
We are seeking a talented and motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to work on the development and experimental investigation of multi-fuel combustion concepts, focusing on hydrogen blends with ammonia and kerosene. Multi-fuel combustion is a critical stepping stone toward a hydrogen economy, offering flexibility for land-based power systems and aviation applications during the transition to zero-emission energy solutions.

Project Description
This role involves the design and development of novel experimental setups for testing hydrogen blends with ammonia or kerosene. Using these setups, the researcher will conduct advanced laser diagnostics to investigate combustion stability and pollutant formation. A strong emphasis will be placed on uncertainty quantification of experimental results. This research aims to provide insights essential for designing cleaner, more efficient power and propulsion systems.

The position is part of a European collaborative project, providing opportunities to work closely with leading academic and industrial partners. The researcher will actively engage with project partners, exchange knowledge, and provide experimental data to support and validate combustion models developed by collaborators

Key Responsibilities

• Experimental Investigation:
  Design, develop, and operate novel experimental setups for multi-fuel combustion testing. Conduct advanced laser diagnostics to investigate combustion stability, pollutant formation, and the effects of fuel blending (e.g., hydrogen with ammonia or kerosene). Optimize experimental conditions to explore operational limits and identify performance; improvements.
• Data Analysis:
  Analyze experimental data to extract meaningful insights into combustion dynamics, pollutant pathways, and stability behavior. Emphasize uncertainty quantification to ensure robust conclusions and provide reliable data for validation of combustion models.
• Research Collaboration:
  Actively collaborate with academic and industrial partners within the framework of a European project. Share experimental findings, exchange knowledge, and contribute to discussions on model validation and system integration. Maintain clear and effective communication with project partners to ensure alignment of objectives and deliverables.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research at the forefront of sustainable energy and aviation innovation.

Requirements
To be considered for this position, you should have:

• PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, with a strong focus on experimental reacting flows.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in designing and conducting experiments in reacting flows.
• Expertise in laser-based diagnostics techniques for analyzing reacting flows.
• Experience with experimental validation techniques and advanced data analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• A proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in collaborative research projects, particularly within European frameworks.

Additional Requirements:
Working at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a professional level to ensure effective communication and collaboration within the team and with project partners.

TU Delft
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 Aerospace Engineering
The Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology is one of the world’s most highly ranked (and most comprehensive) research, education and innovation communities devoted entirely to aerospace engineering. More than 200 science staff, around 270 PhD candidates and close to 3000 BSc and MSc students apply aerospace engineering disciplines to address the global societal challenges that threaten us today, climate change without doubt being the most important. Our focal subjects: sustainable aerospace, big data and artificial intelligence, bio-inspired engineering and smart instruments and systems. Working at the faculty means working together. With partners in other faculties, knowledge institutes, governments and industry, both aerospace and non-aerospace. Working in field labs and innovation hubs on our university campus and beyond.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering.

Junior expert analyse en rapportage

Functieomschrijving
Werken met professionals, financiële verslaggeving en interne beheersing binnen een grote internationale organisatie als TU Delft is even veelzijdig als uitdagend. Wij zijn op zoek naar een junior expert analyse & rapportage / financial controller voor de faculteit Technische Natuurwetenschappen (TNW).

Als junior expert analyse & rapportage ben jij mede verantwoordelijk voor het tijdig, juist volledig en betrouwbaar beheer van de financiële administratie van de betreffende beheerseenheid. Daarnaast draagt iedere expert ook bij aan één of meer centrale taken en/of verbetertrajecten.

Je fungeert mede als brug tussen de administratie, business- en projectcontrol. Het is daarbij mede jouw taak om:

1. Proactief mee te denken om de administratie haar uitvoerende registratieve functie

adequaat uit te laten oefenen. Je borgt hiermee de juistheid, volledigheid, tijdigheid en

betrouwbaarheid van de financiële verantwoording en verbetert die waar nodig;

2. Klantgericht te analyseren en te rapporteren om de business controller meerwaarde te

kunnen laten leveren aan de collega’s buiten Finance. Je ondersteunt de bij de

prognose en begroting;

3. Bijdragen aan verbeterprojecten om processen en systemen verder te uniformeren en

te automatiseren.

Je bent als expert analyse & rapportage tevens de linkin pin naar andere Finance teams.

Binnen een Finance team heb jij veelvuldig contact met de business en project controllers over status, voortgang en bijzonderheden omtrent jou specifieke aandachtspunten van die beheerseenheid.

Functie-eisen
Werkervaring:

• Je hebt ervaring met het optimaliseren en implementeren van (financiële) processen (AO/IC) en het verstrekken van richtlijnen, procedures, en voorschriften met de (financiële) wetgeving als basis.
• Je hebt ervaring met het opstellen van financiële specificaties gerelateerd aan de onderbouwing van het jaarrekening dossier.
• Je vindt het leuk om (financiële) informatie te optimaliseren zodat het lijnmanagement de (financiële) processen adequaat kan beheersen.
• Je hebt ervaring met het uitvoeren en opstellen van verschillende financiële analyses gerelateerd aan financiële rapportages, begroting, projectdeclaraties en jaarrekening.
• Je verricht handelingen om zorg te dragen dat financiële verantwoordingen juist, volledig, tijdig en betrouwbaar zijn, de allocatie van opbrengsten en kosten conform de werkelijkheid in de administratie zijn weerslag krijgt.

Opleidingsniveau en persoonlijke competenties:

• Je hebt HBO werk- en denkniveau, met minimaal 2 jaar werkervaring, waarbij administratief / boekhoudkundige kennis een vereiste is;
• Je hebt een relevante HBO opleiding en gedegen vakinhoudelijke kennis op het gebied van financial control, ervaring in de accountancy is een pré;
• Je hebt kennis van en ervaring met relevante wet en regelgeving en administratieve organisatie;
• Je bent een teamspeler en vindt het fijn om samen te werken, maar je bent ook in staat om zelfstandig werkzaamheden uit te voeren;
• Je hebt een initiatiefrijke, klantgerichte houding, stuurt op resultaat en beschikt over vaardigheden om te plannen en organiseren;
• Je wilt jezelf graag verder ontwikkelen op persoonlijk en vakinhoudelijk vlak;
• Je betrekt stakeholders, hebt gevoel voor organisatie en verschillende belangen;
• Je bent in staat complexe zaken eenvoudig uit te leggen en kunt een brug slaan tussen collega’s binnen en buiten Finance.

TU Delft
De Technische Universiteit Delft heeft een sterk fundament. Als bouwer van de wereldberoemde Nederlandse waterwerken en pionier in biotech is TU Delft een internationale topuniversiteit die wetenschap, engineering en design combineert. TU Delft staat voor onderwijs, onderzoek en innovatie van wereldklasse om uitdagingen op het gebied van energie, klimaat, mobiliteit, gezondheid en digitale maatschappij aan te gaan. Generaties Delftse ingenieurs hebben bewezen ondernemende probleemoplossers te zijn in bedrijfsleven en in sociale context.

Bij TU Delft omarmen we diversiteit als een van onze kernwaarden en zetten we ons actief in om een universiteit te zijn waar jij je thuis voelt en kunt floreren. We hechten veel waarde aan verschillende perspectieven en kwaliteiten, omdat wij geloven dat dit ons werk innovatiever, de TU Delft-gemeenschap levendiger en de wereld rechtvaardiger maakt. Samen bedenken en ontwikkelen we oplossingen die een positieve invloed hebben op wereldwijde schaal. Daarom nodigen we jou uit om te solliciteren. Je sollicitatie krijgt een eerlijke behandeling.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

Universiteitsdienst – Finance
De ambitie van de TU Delft vraagt om investeringen in onderzoek, techniek, en onderwijs, en dat zegt direct alles over het belang van Finance. Wij adviseren het College van Bestuur, de faculteiten en diensten over financiële vraagstukken op het gebied van business control, procurement, treasury management, fiscaliteiten en verzekeringen. Daarnaast zijn wij verantwoordelijk voor de planning- en controlcyclus en de gehele financiële administratie. Dit alles is onmisbaar voor de TU Delft om hun ambities waar te maken. Je bent van harte uitgenodigd om hiervan deel uit te maken.