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North HollandHybrid38 hours/week<3months
Contribute to the development of the next generation of maritime propulsion and energy systems for a defense organization.
- Work on innovative solutions within international research programs focused on hybrid propulsion and energy systems, alternative fuels, and digital simulations.
- Two research directions:
- Modeling the behavior of internal combustion engines: Develop new techniques for modeling load response and sound and infrared signatures based on experimental campaigns in an energy systems laboratory and with international partners.
- Concept development, system modeling, and control systems: Develop and apply evaluation models for hybrid propulsion and energy systems, integrate simulation approaches (Model-in-the-Loop, Software-in-the-Loop, Hardware-in-the-Loop), and contribute to Digital Twins for maritime systems. Develop methods for testing, verifying, and validating complex, integrated systems.
What you do
- Conduct independent scientific research, including drafting individual research plans/proposals.
- Contribute to the scientific research program by developing a strategic research program.
- Disseminate research results through scientific publications, conference presentations, and other means.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret research data.
- Act as a content coordinator and bridge-builder between scientific insights, military practice, and societal context.
- Co-supervise PhD candidates.
What they ask
- Completed PhD within the research domain (mechanical engineering, energy technology, thermodynamics, control engineering, or a related field).
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Dutch and English (written and oral).
- Knowledge and skill in setting up and conducting scientific research and disseminating research results (evidenced by publications).
- Demonstrable expertise in analytical methods and modeling.
- Affinity with coaching and supervising PhD students and research projects.
- Willingness to undergo a security screening.
Profile
- Driven, motivated, and analytical researcher with a passion for multidisciplinary research.
- Analytical: familiar with analyzing and understanding data, identifying problems, and adjusting or asking for help when needed.
- Communicative: able to convey complex matters clearly, adapt communication to different target groups.
- Collaborative: with internal and external stakeholders in various roles and at different levels.
- Initiative and perseverance: proactive in devising plans and solutions, enjoys challenges.
- Accurate and results-oriented: eye for detail and finishing, values action over just thinking.
- Integrity: acting in accordance with the organization's values and norms, honest, reliable, and transparent in decisions.
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