Postdoc Experimental Aerodynamics

Are you passionate about aerodynamic testing? This PostDoc position focuses on the development of 3D LPT techniques for industrial applications.

Job description

In this Postdoc position, you will focus on the development of large-scale three-dimensional Lagrangian Particle Tracking (3D-LPT) techniques for industrial applications. The work specifically targets applications in industrial wind tunnels, with a focus on the automotive and aerospace sector. The developed approaches will involve the use of helium-filled soap bubbles as flow tracers, combined with multi-directional imaging and illumination for omni-directional flow measurements. These elements form the basis for further advancing large-scale 3D-LPT techniques in aerodynamic testing environments. The position centres on experimental fluid mechanics and on the further development of measurement approaches for three-dimensional flow analysis. It combines work on experimental techniques with the application of established and advanced 3D-LPT methods.

Job requirements

• You hold a PhD with a focus on experimental fluid mechanics, for example in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or applied physics.
• You have proven competence in three-dimensional Lagrangian Particle Tracking, Object-Aware Shake-the-Box algorithms and helium-filled soap bubbles seeding for large-scale 3D-LPT experiments.
• You are familiar with LaVision DaVis 11 software.
• You have an aptitude for working in a team and excellent communication skills in spoken and written English.
• You have fundamental knowledge of fluid mechanics.
• You have strong analytical skills.
• You have knowledge of physics and mathematics.
• You have a strong affinity with design of experiments and experimental techniques.
• You have affinity with data processing techniques and programming in Matlab and/or Python.
• You are hands-on in lab work and skilled in experimental design.
• You bring creativity, an assertive attitude, and perseverance.

TU Delft

Delft University of Technology 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.

Faculty Aerospace Engineering

The Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology is a leading international community where innovation in aerospace meets global challenges. Our support and scientific staff, including PhD candidates, postdocs, and students, largely work together on three main themes: the energy transition, sustainable aerospace, and safety and security, with the aim of tackling climate change and contributing to the independence and security of Europe.

When you join us, you become part of a diverse, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment where your ideas and perspectives are valued. Our work extends beyond the lab into field labs, innovation hubs, and partnerships with other faculties, research institutes, governments, and industry, both locally and globally.

You don’t just join our faculty — you join a community where you can thrive, grow, and help shape the future of aerospace.

Conditions of employment

• Duration of contract is 6 months. Temporary.
• An excellent pension scheme via the ABP.
• The possibility to compile an individual employment package every year.
• Discount with health insurers on supplemental packages.
• Flexible working week.
• Every year, 232 leave hours (at 38 hours). You can also sell or buy additional leave hours via the individual choice budget.
• Plenty of opportunities for education, training and courses.
• Partially paid parental leave
• Attention for working healthy and energetically with the vitality program.