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PhD In Materials and Mechanics for Advanced Ceramic-based Protection Systems | Cera-Shield

Introduction
Are you inspired to push the limits of materials for safer and lighter protection systems? Join us to develop innovative ceramic-based systems that redefine lightweight protection performance.

Job Description
We are offering 3 PhD positions within the Cera‑Shield project, an ambitious, interdisciplinary collaboration between academia, industry, and government partners. The project aims to develop the next generation of lightweight, high-performance ceramic-based protection systems, addressing urgent safety challenges.

Ceramic-based layered systems provide unmatched protection-to-weight ratios, but current solutions still suffer from limited performance. Cera‑Shield tackles this challenge by combining new microstructured ceramics, advanced modeling, and innovative manufacturing routes into a fully integrated design strategy.

Cera‑Shield will kick off with a team of 3 PhDs, supervised by PIs Diletta Giuntini, Tommaso Magrini and Ron Peerlings. You will be embedded in the Mechanics of Materials section at the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The experimental work will rely on the state-of-the-art facilities of TU/e’s A3M Lab (Advanced, Additive and Adaptive Manufacturing Lab) and Multiscale Lab. The simulation work will have access to specialized software and high performance computing resources.

Three PhD candidates will each work on a core work package:

PhD 1: Development of advanced ceramic microstructures – mostly experimental
PhD 2: Modeling and optimization of ceramic–composite systems – mostly numerical
PhD 3: Design and manufacturing of ceramic–metal systems – mostly experimental

As a PhD researcher, you will:

Conduct cutting-edge research combining experiments, simulations, and/or manufacturing,
Collaborate closely with industrial and governmental partners,
Contribute to system-level design of next-generation protection solutions,
Translate scientific insights into practical design guidelines and demonstrators,
Disseminate results through publications, conferences, and stakeholder interactions.

Each position offers a distinct but interconnected focus, spanning materials design, multi-scale modeling, and system integration.

Your work will directly contribute to improving safety and performance of protection systems. Beyond security applications, the developed materials and methods have strong potential in areas such as aerospace, energy, and infrastructure protection.

By joining Cera‑Shield, you will become part of a dynamic, international ecosystem, gaining expertise at the interface of materials science, mechanics, and advanced manufacturing, and helping shape the future of high-performance materials in Europe.

Job Requirements
You hold (or are close to completing) a Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field, and hold excellent academic track record and analytical skills. You are curious, hands-on, enthusiastic about creative and in-depth engineering work, and you are motivated by the idea that better materials can have a positive impact on our society.
Experience with numerical modeling, materials processing and/or characterization are a plus.
We are looking for someone who enjoys tackling open scientific questions and working both independently and collaboratively. You are motivated to develop your teaching and student supervision skills, and you are fluent in spoken and written English.

Conditions of Employment
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate assessment after nine months. You will spend a 10-15% of your four-year employment on teaching tasks.
Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale P (min. € 3,059 - max. € 3,881 gross per month).
A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.
An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates.

On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

About us
We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community.

Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven — a world‑leading tech region with more than 7,000 high‑tech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI, photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering department conducts world-class research aligned with the technological interests of the high-tech industry in the Netherlands, with a focus on the Brainport region. Our goal is to produce engineers who are both scientifically educated and application-driven by providing a balanced education and research program that combines fundamental and application aspects. We equip our graduates with practical and theoretical expertise, preparing them optimally for future challenges.

Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager d.giuntini@tue.nl, t.magrini@tue.nl, or r.h.j.peerlings@tue.nl.

Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact HR Services, hrservices.me@tue.nl.

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Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application
We invite you to submit a complete application by using the apply button. The application should include a:

Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three reference contacts. Kindly note that we may reach out to the reference contacts at any stage of the recruitment process: We recommend notifying them upon submitting your application.
Full transcript of grades from both BSc and MSc Programs.
A short description of your Master Thesis (maximum 1500 words), including a statement of novelty (maximum 500 words). Total length: 2000 words (maximum).

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.

Please note

You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines.
Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

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Postdoc in MV Power Converters for Electrification of Heating in CCU Applications

Introduction
Are you passionate about electrifying industrial heat? You will design medium-voltage converters as programmable heat sources, enabling large-scale, efficient electrification of heating in carbon capture and utilization processes.

Job Description
Electrifying industrial heat
Industrial heat accounts for two-thirds of industrial energy demand and nearly one-fifth of global energy use. In the Netherlands, a third of all energy goes to thermal heating in the chemical industry — most of it still from fossil fuels, making it a major source of industrial CO₂. Electrifying these processes with green electricity is essential: an estimated 80–130 TWh of Dutch industrial demand must be electrified before 2050. In this position, you help make that transition possible.

Your challenge
You will develop the medium-voltage (MV) power-electronic converters that turn green electricity into efficient, high-power heat for Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) processes. Rather than treating the heater as a fixed load, you design the converter as a programmable heat source — one whose voltage level, output waveform, and frequency spectrum actively shape the thermal profile. Working at the interface of electrical and thermal engineering, you co-design the power stage and heating mechanism to reach extremely high efficiency at industrial scale. Your research centres on two challenges:

Topologies and control — You develop and compare MV converter topologies and control strategies delivering DC, high-frequency AC, and hybrid DC-with-AC-ripple outputs to drive resistive, inductive, and hybrid impedance heating, maximizing conversion efficiency while keeping heat uniform across the workpiece.
Insulation co-design — You co-design the power stage and its insulation system for safe MV operation, using FEM analysis of electric-field distribution, dielectric stability, and breakdown to guide topology selection, dv/dt management, and modulation, validated on a down-scaled prototype.

Where you will work
You carry out this position at TU/e Eindhoven within HyCARB, a national programme funded by the National Growth Fund via GroenvermogenNL that unites 45 Dutch knowledge institutions and companies to build the technology base for carbon-based chemistry from green hydrogen, green electrons, and captured CO₂. Coordinated by TNO with joint technical lead from TU/e and Utrecht University, HyCARB develops and compares thermal and electrochemical CO₂-conversion routes — your work anchors the electrification of process heat line. You join the Electrical Energy Systems group, collaborating closely with PhD students, postdocs, and process and materials partners in a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

What you will deliver

A quantitative comparison of resistive (DC), inductive (AC), and hybrid (DC-with-AC-ripple) heating in terms of conversion efficiency and heat uniformity, mapped onto the corresponding converter operating regimes.
Novel, modular and scalable MV converter topologies and control methods based on wide-bandgap (SiC) devices and multilevel or series-connected stages, meeting the dielectric criteria while delivering the dynamic control needed to shape the thermal profile.
A down-scaled experimental prototype for design validation and integration with the CCU heating system.

Job Requirements

PhD in power electronics or any other relevant program.
Ability to conduct high-quality academic research, demonstrated for instance by a relevant Ph.D. thesis and/or publication(s).
Hands-on experience in the design and implementation of medium-voltage and/or high-power converters, wide-bandgap (SiC) devices, and converter control.
Have a forward-thinking mindset, and is ambitious to develop a large program on power-to-heat and electrification technology for CCU together with industrial partners.
Excellent mastering of the English language, good communication and leadership skills.
Be a team player and able to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary context.

Conditions of Employment
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

Full-time employment for 2 years.
Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10 (min. € 4,241 max. € 5,538 gross per month).
A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
High-quality training programs on general skills, didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
A TU/e Postdoc Association that helps you to build a stronger and broader academic and personal network, and offers tailored support, training and workshops.
A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) and a compensation for moving expenses.

On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

About us
We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community.

Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven — a world‑leading tech region with more than 7,000 high‑tech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI, photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here.

The mission of the Department of Electrical Engineering is to acquire, share and transfer knowledge and understanding in the whole field of Electrical Engineering through education, research and valorization. We work towards a ‘Smart Sustainable Society’, a ‘Connected World’, and a healthy humanity (‘Care & Cure’). Activities share an application-oriented character, a high degree of complexity and a large synergy between multiple facets of the field.

Research is carried out into the applications of electromagnetic phenomena in all forms of energy conversion, telecommunication and electrical signal processing. Existing and new electrical components and systems are analyzed, designed and built. The Electrical Engineering department takes its inspiration from contacts with high-tech industry in the direct surrounding region and beyond.

The department is innovative and has international ambitions and partnerships. The result is a challenging and inspiring setting in which socially relevant issues are addressed.

Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager Dr Dongsheng Yang, d.yang1@tue.nl.

Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact HR Services, hrservices.ee@tue.nl.

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application
We invite you to submit a complete application using the apply-button. The application should include a:

Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references. Kindly note that we may reach out to references at any stage of the recruitment process. We recommend notifying your references upon submitting your application.
List of up to five self-selected ‘best publications’.

Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. Please note that incomplete applications may not be considered and could be rejected.

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.

Please note

You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines.
Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

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Postdoc in Computational and Multi-Aperture Ultrasound Imaging

Introduction
Are you excited about pushing the boundaries of ultrasound imaging? Join our team to develop next-generation multi-aperture ultrasound technology combining distributed sensing, adaptive acquisition, image reconstruction, and AI-driven imaging for groundbreaking clinical applications.

Job Description
Ultrasound is one of the most widely used medical imaging modalities due to its safety, accessibility, and real-time capabilities. Yet important limitations remain, particularly in abdominal imaging, where restricted field-of-view, operator dependency, and incomplete anatomical coverage often require clinicians to rely on CT or MRI. Our recently funded VICI programme, "(R)evolution in Abdominal Ultrasound Imaging", aims to fundamentally transform ultrasound imaging through distributed multi-aperture sensing, advanced image formation, and functional imaging methods.

As a postdoctoral researcher, you will play a central role in this ambitious programme and act as a technological integrator across multiple research tracks. You will work closely with three PhD candidates focusing on different clinical applications, while leading developments in acquisition, probe localisation, adaptive imaging, and image reconstruction. Your research will focus on creating a new generation of ultrasound imaging systems that combine multiple distributed transducers into a coherent imaging platform. You will develop novel methods for multi-aperture ultrasound acquisition, ultrasound-based probe localisation, and (adaptive) imaging strategies and reconstruction.

The research combines ultrasound physics, signal processing, machine learning, computational imaging, and clinical translation. Beyond your individual research contributions, you will serve as a technical coach for the PhD researchers, helping to align developments across the different work packages and ensuring the successful integration of hardware, acquisition methods, and image reconstruction frameworks. You will collaborate closely with leading industrial partners, including Philips Healthcare

The position offers a unique opportunity to establish yourself as an international expert in advanced ultrasound imaging and to contribute to technologies that may fundamentally change diagnostic imaging workflows.

Job Requirements
We are looking for an ambitious and highly motivated candidate who has:

A PhD degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Computer Science, Medical Imaging, or a related field.
Strong expertise in ultrasound imaging, signal processing, computational imaging, medical image reconstruction, beamforming, inverse problems, machine learning, or related methods.
Experience with ultrasound acquisition systems (e.g., Verasonics), transducer arrays, beamforming, and ultrasound physics.
Excellent programming skills in Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar scientific computing environments, including high-performance and GPU computing.
A strong scientific track record, evidenced by high-quality publications and other demonstrable research outputs.
The ability to independently initiate, conduct, and deliver high-quality academic research.
Strong communication, leadership, and project-management skills, with a proven ability to manage complex projects to completion on schedule.
Excellent written and verbal proficiency in English.
A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for coaching PhD and Master's students while working in an interdisciplinary team.

Conditions of Employment
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

Full-time employment for 2 years.
Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10 (min. € 4,241 max. € 5,538 gross per month).
A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
High-quality training programs on general skills, didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
A TU/e Postdoc Association that helps you to build a stronger and broader academic and personal network, and offers tailored support, training and workshops.
A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) and a compensation for moving expenses.

On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

About us
We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community.

Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven — a world‑leading tech region with more than 7,000 high‑tech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI, photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here.

The Department of Biomedical Engineering offers top-level education and research in one of the most relevant and exciting scientific disciplines of the 21st century: engineering health. In combining engineering and life sciences, through challenge-based learning and a multidisciplinary approach in collaboration with hospitals, industry and others, the department addresses the great challenges of the future, striving to improve healthcare and society as a whole.

Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager prof. dr. ir. Richard G.P. Lopata, r.lopata@tue.nl.

Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact M. Temmink, Senior HR advisor, m.temmink@tue.nl.

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application
We invite you to submit a complete application using the apply-button. The application should include a:

Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references. Kindly note that we may reach out to references at any stage of the recruitment process. We recommend notifying your references upon submitting your application.
List of up to five self-selected ‘best publications’.

Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. Please note that incomplete applications may not be considered and could be rejected.

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.

Please note

You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines.
Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

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PhD in Multi-Aperture Ultrasound Imaging for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Introduction
Are you passionate about advancing medical imaging and improving cardiovascular care? Join us in developing a revolutionary multi-aperture ultrasound platform that enables comprehensive 3D imaging and biomechanical assessment of abdominal aortic aneurysms.

Job Description
As a PhD candidate, you will contribute to the prestigious NWO VICI programme "(R)evolution in Abdominal Ultrasound Imaging" within the Photoacoustics & Ultrasound Laboratory Eindhoven (PULS/e) at Eindhoven University of Technology. The project brings together researchers, clinicians, and industry partners to develop ultrasound systems capable of providing CT-like anatomical coverage while retaining the advantages of ultrasound: safety, speed, accessibility, and real-time imaging.

Your research will focus on abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), a potentially life-threatening vascular disease that is currently monitored primarily using diameter measurements. You will develop innovative multi-aperture matrix-array ultrasound systems, advanced acquisition strategies, multi-static beamforming methods, and semi-tomographic reconstruction algorithms that enable high-quality 3D visualization of the abdominal aorta.

In addition, you will develop algorithms for segmentation, motion tracking, elastography, and biomechanical analysis of aneurysms, with the goal of improving patient-specific rupture risk assessment beyond traditional diameter-based metrics. Your work will be validated through simulations, phantom experiments, and first-in-human volunteer studies in close collaboration with clinical partners.

You will work in a highly interdisciplinary environment together with other PhD candidates, a postdoctoral researcher, vascular surgeons, ultrasound engineers, and industrial partners including Philips and Catharina Hospital Eindhoven. The project offers a unique opportunity to perform cutting-edge research that combines hardware development, signal processing, AI-driven image analysis, and clinical translation.

Job Requirements
We are looking for an ambitious and highly motivated candidate who has:

A Master's degree (or equivalent) in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Medical Imaging, Applied Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Strong affinity with ultrasound imaging, signal processing, medical image analysis, or computational imaging.
Experience with scientific programming (e.g., MATLAB, Python and/or C++).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Interest in image reconstruction, beamforming, machine learning, and quantitative imaging.
A research-oriented mindset and enthusiasm for scientific discovery.
Ability to work independently as well as in an interdisciplinary team.
Interest in collaborating with clinicians and industrial partners.
Motivation to develop teaching and supervision skills.
Excellent command of spoken and written English (C1 level).

The following would be considered a plus:

Experience with ultrasound imaging (crucial)
Experience with image segmentation, deep learning, or computer vision.
Experience with 3D image processing or inverse problems.
Experience with experimental research and data acquisition systems.

Conditions of Employment
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate assessment after nine months. You will spend a minimum of 10% of your four-year employment on teaching tasks, with a maximum of 15% per year of your employment.
Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale P (min. € 3,059 - max. € 3,881 gross per month).
A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.
An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates.