PhD in Chemo-mechanical Nano to Micro Modelling of Cement-Based Mate

PhD student Chemo-mechanical Nano to Micro Modelling of Cement-Based
Materials
Delft University of Technology Civil Engineering & Geosciences
Delft, (Zuid-Holland), 38 hours per week

Job description

COmputationally Driven design of Innovative CEment-based materials
(CODICE) is an advanced, multi-scale modelling research project,
developed within the FP7 framework of the EU research area. The
project's main objective is to develop computational tools that will
enable a full integration of nano- to macro-level modelling of
cementitious materials. Nano-level research and molecular dynamics
activities are supported by the Labein research foundation in Bilbao
(Spain) and the University of Bonn (Germany), while the micro- to
macro-level research activities are supported by the Microlab of Delft
University of Technology (the Netherlands). The project involves a
large number of European companies with international reputations.The
scope of the research activities allows for one PhD research position.
This position entails chemo-mechanical modelling of the nano to micro
interface of the hydration phases, with an emphasis on the integration
of the numerical simulation models. Upscaling techniques applied to
hydration mechanisms and the embedment of nano-level into micro-level
simulation models will be the main focus of the research activities.
The work will be conducted in close cooperation with the Labein
research foundation and the University of Bonn.


Requirements

Required education/skills:University Graduate
The candidate for this position should have a Master degree in
chemical engineering, physics or materials science. Of particular
interest are candidates with knowledge in the field of cement
chemistry, thermodynamics, and/or numerical modelling. The candidate
will work in an inspiring team of researchers with international
qualifications. The home base will be the Microlab of Delft University
of Technology.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers(Scientific
discipline: Engineering)


Organization

Delft University of Technology, Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is a multifaceted
institution offering education and carrying out research in the
technical sciences at an internationally recognized level. Education,
research and design are strongly oriented towards applicability. TU
Delft develops technologies for future generations, focusing on
sustainability, safety and economic vitality. At TU Delft you will
work in an environment where technical sciences and society converge.
TU Delft comprises eight faculties, unique laboratories, research
institutes and schools.

The Department of Design and Construction in the Faculty of Civil
Engineering and Geosciences deals with a wide array of subjects, such
as sustainable building, road and railway construction, structural
mechanics, construction processes and civil engineering structures. In
both research and education, innovation plays an important role. The
department's work focuses strongly on innovation, solutions and
applications. The Materials and Environment Section is part of the
Department of Design and Construction. The section's mission is to
accumulate and transmit knowledge related to the chemical, physical
and mechanical properties of materials that may be used for
architectural and civil engineering applications, with an emphasis on
sustainability and environmental issues. Within this section, the
Microlab is the fundamental research lab where experimentation and
modelling are carried out.
Date of entry: 12/11/2008

Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2500 - 3000

Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2612
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: Four years
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional 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 customized compensation and benefits package (the
'IKA'). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective
Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.For more information about
this position, please contact Prof. Dr. Ir. K. van Breugel, phone, 31
(0)15-2784954, e-mail: K.vanBreugel@tudelft.nl . For information about
the application procedure, you are also welcome to contact the HR
Advisor, N. van Benthem, e-mail: n.vanbenthem@tudelft.nl.To apply,
please e-mail a detailed CV along with a letter of application by 12
May 2009 to: Recruitment-citg@tudelft.nl. When applying for this
position, make sure to mention vacancy number CITG08-27.

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Prof. Dr. Ir. K. van Breugel
Telephone number: 31 (0)15-2784954
E-mail address: K.vanBreugel@tudelft.nl

Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following
links:
* About the organization (http://www.tudelft.nl)
* Technische Universiteit Delft (http://www.tudelft.nl)

Application
You can apply for this job before 12-05-2009 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending
your application to:

K. van Breugel/Design & Construction
E-mail: Recruitment-citg@tudelft.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber CITG08-27.