Develope new modelling and simulation methods to assess and reduce vulnerability of maritime critical infrastructures
Job description
It is of the utmost important to ensure the robustness of maritime network infratructures, such as shipping, energy (wind farms, oil and gas pipelines), food supply (fishery), and telecom (fiber-optic data & communication lines) networks. The integration of these cyber-physical systems in maritime assets is necessary for their efficient and safe operation and performance but also leaves them more vulnerable to security threats.
This exciting PhD project presents several scientific challenges, including: developing advanced models for assessing the vulnerability of maritime critical infrastructures by combining expertise from diverse network domains; designing strategies to optimize the robustness of these critical infrastructures by combining
network/system and game theory; facilitating the development of simulation tools for vulnerability analysis.
You will be part of a leading team in network data science within the Multimedia Computing Group (MMC). We share a drive to understand and optimize complex systems ranging from social, technical to economic systems.
Job requirements
You are a recent graduate looking to use your analytical skills and innate curiosity to create a better, safer world. While the necessary scientific skills are important, you must also be able to thrive in a complex multi-disciplinary team with many stakeholders.
You also have:
- An MSc degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics or Applied Physics.
- Good programming skills.
- Some experience with network science, complex systems and data analysis is preferable.
TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
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 of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
The Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) brings together three scientific disciplines. Combined, they reinforce each other and are the driving force behind the technology we all use in our daily lives. Technology such as the electricity grid, which our faculty is helping to make completely sustainable and future-proof. At the same time, we are developing the chips and sensors of the future, whilst also setting the foundations for the software technologies to run on this new generation of equipment - which of course includes AI. Meanwhile we are pushing the limits of applied mathematics, for example mapping out disease processes using single cell data, and using mathematics to simulate gigantic ash plumes after a volcanic eruption. In other words: there is plenty of room at the faculty for ground-breaking research. We educate innovative engineers and have excellent labs and facilities that underline our strong international position. In total, more than 1000 employees and 4,000 students work and study in this innovative environment.
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Conditions of employment
Doctoral candidates will be offered a 4-year period of employment in principle, but in the form of 2 employment contracts. An initial 1,5 year contract with an official go/no go progress assessment within 15 months. Followed by an additional contract for the remaining 2,5 years assuming everything goes well and performance requirements are met.
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from € 2901 per month in the first year to € 3707 in the fourth year. As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor. The Doctoral Education Programme is aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills.
The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.
Coming to Delft ServiceDual Career Programme is available, to support your accompanying partner with their job search in the Netherlands.
Additional information
Application procedure
31 August 2025
- A two-page motivation letter, explaining why you would like to work with us, your research interest, and experience related to the research field;
- Degree transcripts;
- An up-to-date CV;
Doing a PhD at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a certain level to ensure that the candidate is able to communicate and interact well, participate in English-taught Doctoral Education courses, and write scientific articles and a final thesis. For more details please check the