Postdoc: Biobased, Thermally Debondable CFRP Adhesives

TU Delft, NL; Delft; À distance; EUR 52 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

TU Delft invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to study biobased adhesives for carbon fibre‑reinforced polymers. The project focuses on interfacial behavior, mechanical performance and durability to enable sustainable repair and recycling of composites.

You will work with experimental teams and collaborate with computational researchers to connect findings with molecular insights. This role requires a PhD in a relevant field and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong expertise in experimental materials characterisation, especially joint strength testing and surface analysis.
• Experience in composite manufacturing and knowledge on thermoplastics and degradation mechanisms.
• Proven track record in scientific research with publications and conference participation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsabilités

• Perform experiments to investigate adhesive–composite interfacial interactions and quantify adhesion energies.
• Evaluate bond strength and identify failure modes at the adhesive–CFRP interface.
• Assess joint behavior under thermal and mechanical loads to guide adhesive formulations.
• Establish degradation mechanisms due to temperature, moisture, and UV exposure.
• Collaborate with computational researchers to connect experiments with atomistic insights.
• Contribute to publications, conferences, and future research proposals in sustainable joining.

Connaissances

Experimental materials characteris.

Joint strength testing

Chemical surface analysis

Composite manufacturing

Thermoplastics knowledge

Degradation mechanisms

Scientific research

English communication

Formation

PhD in Materials Science & Engineering / Physics / Chemistry

Description du poste

TU Delft invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to study biobased adhesives for carbon fibre‑reinforced polymers. The project focuses on interfacial behavior, mechanical performance and durability to enable sustainable repair and recycling of composites.

You will work with experimental teams and collaborate with computational researchers to connect findings with molecular insights. This role requires a PhD in a relevant field and strong English communication.