Postdoc: AI Vision for Sustainable Aluminium Recycling

Delft; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

TU Delft seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to advance computer vision, smart sensing, and AI for sustainable aluminium recycling within the CLEANMAT project. You will develop CV-based models to classify scraps, fuse multi-sensor data, and perform lab experiments, collaborating with European partners.

The role offers access to advanced sensing and computational facilities, with emphasis on high-impact publications and industrial-relevant outputs.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Civil, Mechanical, Automation/Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics/Mechanics, Computer Science or related areas.
• Demonstrated experience in AI (particularly computer vision), machine learning for data analysis, sensor technologies (e.g., electromagnetic sensors), or design/integration of mechanical/electrical devices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team; strong data analysis and programming skills (Python/C++).
• Demonstrated experience in publishing scientific journal papers.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Develop machine learning and deep learning models, with a strong focus on computer vision, for characterisation and classification of aluminium scraps and contaminants.
• Design and validate algorithms for multi-sensor data interpretation and sensor fusion.
• Conduct laboratory experiments on scrap characterisation and sorting.
• Collaborate with TU Delft researchers and CLEANMAT consortium partners through meetings and joint activities.
• Prepare project deliverables, technical reports, and reputable journal publications.

Skills

AI (computer vision)

Image processing

Python

C++

Education

PhD in Civil, Mechanical, Automation/Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics/Mechanics, Computer Science or related fields

Tools

Python

C++

Job description

TU Delft seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to advance computer vision, smart sensing, and AI for sustainable aluminium recycling within the CLEANMAT project. You will develop CV-based models to classify scraps, fuse multi-sensor data, and perform lab experiments, collaborating with European partners.

The role offers access to advanced sensing and computational facilities, with emphasis on high-impact publications and industrial-relevant outputs.