Contribute to the development of the next generation of maritime propulsion and energy systems for a government organization. You will work on innovative solutions within international research programs focused on hybrid propulsion and energy systems, alternative fuels, and digital simulations. Two different research directions are available:
Modeling the behavior of internal combustion engines. Internal combustion engines are the main power sources for future propulsion and energy systems and must be able to operate on various fossil, biological, and synthetic liquid fuels. They have a crucial influence on load response and on sound and infrared signatures.
The assignment is to develop new techniques for modeling load response and sound and infrared signatures based on experimental campaigns, using existing methods for modeling fuel consumption and emissions. Experimental campaigns take place in a specialized laboratory and with international partners.
Concept development, system modeling, and control systems. Within this research direction, you will focus on the development and application of evaluation models for hybrid propulsion and energy systems, with the aim of gaining early insight into system performance and design choices, and developing advanced control systems.
You will work on the integration of various simulation approaches, including Model-in-the-Loop (MIL), Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and contribute to the development and application of Digital Twins for maritime systems. Additionally, you will develop methods for testing, verifying, and validating complex, integrated systems, enabling consistent and reliable evaluations within an international collaboration with experimental campaigns for various subsystems.
What you do
- Conduct independent scientific research by drawing up individual research plans/proposals in a defined research area.
- Contribute to the scientific research program around a diverse issue by developing a strategic research program.
- Disclose research results by preparing scientific publications, giving conference presentations, and other presentations.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret research data.
- Act as a content coordinator and bridge-builder between scientific insights, practical application, and societal context.
- Co-supervise PhD candidates.
What they ask
- 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 where necessary.
- Communicative: Able to clearly convey complex subject matter both verbally and in writing, and to connect with different target groups.
- Collaboration: With internal and external stakeholders in various roles and at different levels regarding research opportunities.
- Initiative and perseverance: Proactive in devising plans and solutions and enjoys challenges.
- Accurate and results-oriented: Pays attention to detail and finishing, and finds it important not only to think but also to act.
- Integrity: Acting in accordance with the organization's values and norms, being honest, reliable, and transparent in decisions.
- A completed doctoral program (PhD) within the domain in which the research is conducted.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and in a team.
- Good command of the Dutch and English languages (written and oral).
- Knowledge and skill in setting up and conducting scientific research and disseminating research results, also evidenced by various publications.
- Demonstrable expertise in analytical methods and modeling.
- Affinity with coaching and supervising PhD students and research projects.
- Affinity with a specific context is a plus.
- Willingness to undergo a security screening.
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