Postdoc: Fatigue of CFRP Laminates & Delamination

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

Job summary

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology) invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Researcher in Fatigue of Composite Materials. The role focuses on investigating the effect of fibre orientation on mode II delamination growth under fatigue in CFRP lay-ups, including reversed shear conditions, and developing a new test set-up.

You will collaborate with NLR, University of Twente and XCTE, contribute to project outcomes, present findings to partners and advisory boards, and engage in educational

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with a thesis topic related to fatigue and delamination of composites.
• Affinity with fatigue and delamination growth in composite materials.
• Affinity with mechanical testing, especially fatigue/fracture testing of composites.
• Willingness to acquire new skills and knowledge for project completion.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for academic and industry settings.
• English proficiency as described by TU Delft Graduate School admission pages.

Responsibilities

• Develop a test rig for mode II fatigue delamination growth experiments.
• Investigate fibre orientation effects on mode II fatigue delamination under R>0 and R<0 loading.
• Communicate findings via journal papers and conference presentations.
• Present findings to project partners and industrial advisory board.
• Participate in project management and project meetings.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Communication skills

Critical thinking

English proficiency

Education

PhD degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or related

Job description

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology) invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Researcher in Fatigue of Composite Materials. The role focuses on investigating the effect of fibre orientation on mode II delamination growth under fatigue in CFRP lay-ups, including reversed shear conditions, and developing a new test set-up.

You will collaborate with NLR, University of Twente and XCTE, contribute to project outcomes, present findings to partners and advisory boards, and engage in educational