TU Delft is offering a Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Metamaterial-based Mitigation of Low-Frequency Railway Vibrations. Work on cutting-edge experiments, design a modular soil flume, and collaborate with top engineers to develop innovative vibration control systems.
Eligibility for this postdoctoral position requires applicants to hold a PhD in a relevant field such as Structural Dynamics, Wave or Soil Dynamics, Mechanical/Civil/Aerospace Engineering, or Applied Physics. Candidates should have strong experience in experimental research, laboratory setup design, numerical modelling (e.g., FEM), and data analysis.
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( votes)Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is the Netherlands’ oldest and largest technical university, renowned worldwide for its excellence in engineering, design, and innovation. With a strong focus on solving global challenges in areas such as energy, mobility, climate, and digital technologies, TU Delft combines cutting-edge research with high-quality education.
Application Deadline: 5 January 2026
Brief Description
- University or Organization: TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
- Department: Dynamics of Solids and Structures, Department of Engineering Structures, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences?
- Course Level: Postdoctoral Research?
- Award: 3-year full-time contract (38-40 hours/week) per Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, including pension (ABP), flexible hours, 232 leave hours, training opportunities, health discounts, parental leave, and relocation support?
- Access Mode: Online?
- Number of Awards: 1?
- Nationality: Open to all nationalities; international applicants welcome with relocation aid?
- The award can be taken in the: Netherlands
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: All?
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The position focuses on metamaterial-based mitigation of low-frequency railway vibrations, related to structural dynamics, wave propagation, soil dynamics, or experimental dynamics in Civil, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or Applied Physics?
- Admissible Criteria: PhD in relevant field; proven experimental skills (lab setups, instrumentation, data analysis); numerical modeling experience (e.g., FEM); strong problem-solving; communication skills for teams; publications and mentoring as assets?.
How to Apply
Access the TU Delft careers portal by January 5, 2026, upload CV, motivation letter with problem approach and skills match, MSc/PhD degrees, 300-word thesis abstracts, publication list, two key publications, English proficiency proof (TOEFL/IELTS/Cambridge), and two referees’ contacts; address to Andrei Faragau; submit online only no emails or post accepted.
Benefits
Competitive salary/benefits, professional development, interdisciplinary collaboration with ProRail/Cohere Consultants, access to Macro Mechanics Laboratory, inclusive environment promoting diversity and innovation.
