PhD: Adaptive Optimization & Control for Offshore Energy

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft); Delft; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) invites applications for a PhD position in offshore energy optimization within the Delft Center for Systems and Control (DCSC). The project merges online data‑driven modelling with optimization‑based methods to facilitate energy neutrality in offshore facilities.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc in Systems & Control or related fields and has experience with optimization algorithms.

Qualifications

• MSc in Systems and Control, Chemical Engineering or similar (essential).
• Prior experience with optimization algorithms (essential).
• Prior experience with process modelling and control (desirable).
• Prior experience with offshore energy (desirable).
• Strong collaboration, communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Teaching activities are part of your PhD trajectory, e.g. supervising workgroups or lab sessions, assisting in courses, or mentoring BSc/MSc students.
• Salary and benefits follow the Dutch universities collective agreement; research environment supported by TU Delft Graduate School.

Skills

Optimization algorithms

Process modelling and control

Offshore energy

Education

MSc in Systems and Control

MSc in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) invites applications for a PhD position in offshore energy optimization within the Delft Center for Systems and Control (DCSC). The project merges online data‑driven modelling with optimization‑based methods to facilitate energy neutrality in offshore facilities.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc in Systems & Control or related fields and has experience with optimization algorithms.