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Join the team that aims to develop a new generation of enzyme-based technology for surface cleaning
Job description
Numerous surface cleaning technologies are used during the manufacturing and operation of structures such as aircraft. Despite being very efficient, the current cleaning agents are mainly chemicals having a significant environmental impact. The TU Delft and partner Airbus are determined to make the difference and move towards more environmentally friendly and economically viable solutions. In this project the ultimate goal is to find a sustainable alternative based on biotechnology, i.e. enzymatic cleaning. This requires search for and/or design of enzymes or enzyme mixtures able to clean different contaminants. The strategy requires knowledge on enzymes and use of chemical, electrochemical and optical surface characterization techniques in a transdisciplinary approach. The team you will join consists of world leading academics in the fields of surface science and engineering (group S.J. Garcia) and protein engineering (groups U. Hanefeld and F. Hollmann) at the TU Delft closely collaborating with surface and material experts at Airbus Central Research and Technology. The research will be performed entirely at the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering and Faculty of Applied Sciences at the TU Delft with access to all available equipment, i.e. the limit is just your ideas and drive. We look for candidates with an academic and application-driven mindset. This is a unique opportunity for top talented self-driven but team player doctors to shine in an unexplored application area.
Job Requirements
We are seeking for a highly performing and team player PhD who has proven knowledge on enzyme technology and the experience or desire to learn about surface science of materials as diverse as alloys and composites. Emphasis of the project is on experimental activities while theoretical design of enzymes based on experimental data will be a desired outcome. We look for candidates with:
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TU Delft
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.
At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.
Challenge. Change. Impact!
Faculty Aerospace Engineering
The Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology is one of the world’s most highly ranked (and most comprehensive) research, education and innovation communities devoted entirely to aerospace engineering. More than 200 science staff, around 270 PhD candidates and close to 3000 BSc and MSc students apply aerospace engineering disciplines to address the global societal challenges that threaten us today, climate change without doubt being the most important. Our focal subjects: sustainable aerospace, big data and artificial intelligence, bio-inspired engineering and smart instruments and systems. Working at the faculty means working together. With partners in other faculties, knowledge institutes, governments and industry, both aerospace and non-aerospace. Working in field labs and innovation hubs on our university campus and beyond.
Conditions of employment
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.
Additional information
If you would like more information about this vacancy or the selection procedure, please contact Prof. Santiago J. Garcia, via s.j.garciaespallargas@tudelft.nl.
De fascinatie voor science, design en engineering is wat ruim 13000 bachelor & masterstudenten en 5000 medewerkers van de TU Delft drijft. De Technische Universiteit Delft is niet alleen de oudste, maar ook de grootste technische universiteit van Nederland: een universiteit die continu op zoek is naar jou als (inter)nationaal talent om het onderzoek en onderwijs van deze unieke instelling…
De fascinatie voor science, design en engineering is wat ruim 13000 bachelor & masterstudenten en 5000 medewerkers van de TU Delft drijft. De Technische Universiteit Delft is niet alleen de oudste, maar ook de grootste technische universiteit van Nederland: een universiteit die continu op zoek is naar jou als (inter)nationaal talent om het onderzoek en onderwijs van deze unieke instelling op topniveau te houden. Met ongeveer 5.000 medewerkers is de Technische Universiteit Delft de grootste werkgever in Delft. De acht faculteiten, de unieke laboratoria, onderzoeksinstituten, onderzoeksscholen en de ondersteunende universiteitsdienst bieden de meest uiteenlopende functies en werkplekken aan. De diversiteit bij de TU Delft biedt voor iedereen mogelijkheden. Van Hoogleraar tot Promovendus. Van Beleidsmedewerker tot ICT'er.
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