Postdoc: Ammonia-Fueled SOFC-ICE Ship Power & Propulsion

Delft; Delft; On-site; EUR 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ABP pension

Annual employment package

Discounts with health insurers

Leave hours (232 per year)

Education opportunities

Parental leave

Vitality program

Job summary

TU Delft seeks a postdoctoral researcher to advance the AmmoniaDrive concept by addressing ship integration of a NH3-fueled SOFC-ICE power plant. You will study performance, design and operation for a benchmark vessel with ammonia transport capabilities, focusing on design, modelling and safety compliance.

The project involves collaboration with MARIN and industry partners, and requires a PhD in Mechanical or Marine Engineering, plus proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink.

Qualifications

• PhD required in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering or similar.
• Strong command of English and proven ability to collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Investigate NH3-fueled SOFC-ICE power plant integration for ships.
• Develop time-domain simulations of ship voyages and port operations.
• Explore power/energy management strategies and safety regulation compliance.
• Disseminate findings to academic and industrial partners.

Skills

English communication

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering and/or Marine Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

GT-Power

Job description

TU Delft seeks a postdoctoral researcher to advance the AmmoniaDrive concept by addressing ship integration of a NH3-fueled SOFC-ICE power plant. You will study performance, design and operation for a benchmark vessel with ammonia transport capabilities, focusing on design, modelling and safety compliance.

The project involves collaboration with MARIN and industry partners, and requires a PhD in Mechanical or Marine Engineering, plus proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink.