Postdoc: Large-Scale Testing of Masonry Quay Walls

Delft University of Technology via AcademicTransfer; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to design and execute a first-of-its-kind large-scale experimental campaign on historic masonry quay walls. You will model, test, and validate the response of quay-wall superstructures, combining experimental solid mechanics with advanced numerical methods under the CANALS project.

You will work in the Structural Mechanics group and TU Delft Masonry lab, collaborating with Dr Rita Esposito and Dr Francesco Messali,

Qualifications

• A PhD degree in civil engineering, or other related areas.
• Knowledge and interest in experimental solid mechanics and, preferably, experience in the design and execution of large-scale tests.
• An enthusiastic and highly motivated candidate with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both in a project team and independently, while taking leadership and responsibility for research tasks.
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and presentation).
• Experience with research activities in the area of computational modelling of structures, particularly nonlinear finite element analysis of masonry, is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design a new large-scale experimental testing procedure to evaluate the response of a masonry quay-wall superstructure.
• Perform a preliminary numerical study to identify representative loading scenarios and design a novel large-scale set-up.
• Verify the design through the first trial tests and supervise academic staff as part of a team.
• Collaborate with project CANALS and other related projects under senior researchers.

Skills

Experimental solid mechanics

Leadership

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Presentation skills

Computational modelling

Education

PhD in civil engineering

Tools

Finite element analysis

Job description

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to design and execute a first-of-its-kind large-scale experimental campaign on historic masonry quay walls. You will model, test, and validate the response of quay-wall superstructures, combining experimental solid mechanics with advanced numerical methods under the CANALS project.

You will work in the Structural Mechanics group and TU Delft Masonry lab, collaborating with Dr Rita Esposito and Dr Francesco Messali,