Level: PhD degree (prof)
Working hours: 38 hours per week
Contract: Tenure track
Salary: €3195 to €4374 per month gross
Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
The 3ME Faculty trains committed engineering students, PhD candidates and post-doctoral researchers in groundbreaking scientific research in the fields of mechanical, maritime and materials engineering. 3ME is the epitome of a dynamic, innovative faculty, with a European scope that contributes demonstrable economic and social benefits.
The Department of Precision and Microsystems Engineering (PME) conducts cutting-edge research and delivers scientific education in the field of precision mechanical engineering. It focuses on applications in high-tech systems and micro- and nanosystem technology by combining a multitude of physics principles with fundamental mechanical research and computational engineering. The vision is to integrate the new domains of micro- and nanoscience into mechanical engineering to create devices which serve society, the environment and humankind. This is achieved through engineering of and for systems on an extreme scale with subnanometre details, by studying both the micro- and nanodevices themselves and the high-technology tools required to create them.
The Structural Optimization and Mechanics section, which is part of the Applied Mechanics research group (www.3me.tudelft.nl/AM), focuses on the fundamentals of mechanics, interactions with other fields and scaling effects and how to make use of these fundamentals in design and optimization. Research activities focus in particular on precision systems and MEMS/NEMS.
Job description
This position entails research and education on nanomechanical structures such as NEMS cantilevers, membranes, etc., and materials such as graphene. The focus will be on the mechanics, interactions with magnetic, electric and optical fields and applications. Research aspects cover modelling of mechanical behaviour, scaling effects, bi-stable behaviour, interactions with other fields, etc. Applications are found in sensing, actuation and novel fabrication of 3D nanostructures. Depending on the candidate's experience, this position can be filled at a junior or senior level with possible growth to higher levels in the academic system.
Requirements
We look for researchers with an outstanding track record that clearly shows mastery of a combination of at least mechanics and physics. Knowledge of materials and NEMS/MEMS fabrication technology is advantageous. In addition to sufficient theoretical background, practical design and experimental expertise is a prerequisite. We need people with a pioneering mentality, who are at ease with scientific and engineering challenges in close contact with industrial partners and who, through their research and teaching qualities, can inspire co-workers and students alike. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a strong, externally funded research programme and be committed to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Conditions of employment
TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option of assembling a customised compensation and benefits package (the 'IKA'). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
TU Delft sets specific standards for the English competency of the teaching staff. TU Delft offers training to improve English competency.
Information and application
For more detailed information, please contact Prof. van Keulen, Faculty of 3mE, phone: +31(0)15-2786515; e-mail: a.vankeulen@tudelft.nl or go to www.academictransfer.com; www.jobsindelft.com.
To apply, please e-mail a detailed CV along with a letter of application by 10 January 2012 to D.W.A.M. Verbunt, application-3mE@tudelft.nl.
When applying for this position, please refer to vacancy number 3ME11-25.
Enquiries from agencies are not appreciated.
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