Postdoc: Ammonia-SOFC-ICE Ship Power & Propulsion

Delft University of Technology; Delft; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ABP pension

Relocation assistance

Flexible working week

Opportunities for education and培训

Parental leave

Job summary

TU Delft in the Netherlands seeks a postdoctoral researcher to advance the AmmoniaDrive concept for ship integration. You will study NH3-fueled SOFC-ICE power, propulsion and energy systems on a benchmark vessel and develop modelling approaches for time-domain ship voyage simulations with MARIN's lab, addressing performance, emissions and safety considerations.

The role involves collaboration with TU Delft ME faculty and industry partners, requiring a PhD and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering or similar.
• Good communication skills in English and ability to collaborate.
• Experience with Matlab, Simulink, GT-Power or similar engineering software packages.

Responsibilities

• Investigate NH3-fueled SOFC-ICE power, propulsion and energy system aboard ships.
• Develop time-domain simulations of ship voyages and port operations with MARIN's Zero Emission Laboratory.
• Assess performance, emissions, transient loading and energy management strategies.
• Disseminate findings to scientific and industrial partners.

Skills

English communication

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Mechanical or Marine Engineering or similar

Tools

Matlab/Simulink

GT-Power

Job description

TU Delft in the Netherlands seeks a postdoctoral researcher to advance the AmmoniaDrive concept for ship integration. You will study NH3-fueled SOFC-ICE power, propulsion and energy systems on a benchmark vessel and develop modelling approaches for time-domain ship voyage simulations with MARIN's lab, addressing performance, emissions and safety considerations.

The role involves collaboration with TU Delft ME faculty and industry partners, requiring a PhD and strong English communication.