Post-Doc: CFRP Delamination Fatigue under Reversed Shear

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft); Delft; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Access to extensive lab facilities

Education and training opportunities

Job summary

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering seeks a PhD researcher to investigate the effects of fibre orientation on mode II fatigue delamination growth in CFRP lay‑ups, including reversed shear conditions. The project aims to minimize testing and develop a new test set‑up, with collaboration across partners and the industrial advisory board.

You will join the Damage Management and Certification team and work with MSc thesis students, PhD candidates, and

Qualifications

• PhD required in aerospace/mechanical field with fatigue/delamination topic.
• Experience with fatigue testing of composites.
• Proactive learner with ability to work in a team.
• Excellent written and oral English communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop a test rig for mode II fatigue delamination experiments.
• Investigate fibre orientation effects under R>0 and R<0 loading.
• Publish journal papers and present at conferences.
• Present findings to project partners and industry advisory board.
• Participate in project management.
• Participate in project meetings to ensure alignment with partners.

Skills

Fatigue & delamination

Mechanical testing

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Job description

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering seeks a PhD researcher to investigate the effects of fibre orientation on mode II fatigue delamination growth in CFRP lay‑ups, including reversed shear conditions. The project aims to minimize testing and develop a new test set‑up, with collaboration across partners and the industrial advisory board.

You will join the Damage Management and Certification team and work with MSc thesis students, PhD candidates, and