Come and join the Delft Offshore Geotechnics research group and help to solve technical challenges for the energy transition.
Job description
TU Delft is offering an 18-month postdoctoral position focused on modeling multidirectional loading in anchors for floating offshore wind turbines. The role is part of the European project TAILWIND (tailwind-project.eu) and aims to integrate experimental data from advanced centrifuge tests with numerical simulations.
We are looking for candidates with a PhD in geotechnical engineering and proven experience in numerical modeling of offshore foundation systems. Knowledge and experience of physical testing would be an advantage. The sucessful candidate is resposnible to provide insights into this complex soil-structure interaction problem through numerical modelling of the experiments performed at geotectnical centfiuge at TU Delft together with data availbe from project partners. The tools/software used to perform the analyses are flexible and applicants can suggest their preferrred modelling approach.The project is funded through the EU TAILWIND project and will involve close collaboration with leading academic and industry partners, including Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, the University of Southampton, and Subsea7. You will join a large, active and vibrant researh group in Offshore Geotechnics and Geotechnical Engineering.
Job requirements
PhD Degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
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.
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Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
The Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences (CEG) is committed to outstanding international research and education in the field of civil engineering, applied earth sciences, traffic and transport, water technology, and delta technology. Our research feeds into our educational programmes and covers societal challenges such as climate change, energy transition, resource availability, urbanisation and clean water. Our research projects are conducted in close cooperation with a wide range of research institutions. CEG is convinced of the importance of open science and supports its scientists in integrating open science in their research practice. The Faculty of CEG comprises 28 research groups in the following seven departments: Materials Mechanics Management & Design, Engineering Structures, Geoscience and Engineering, Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Transport & Planning, Hydraulic Engineering and Water Management.
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- Duration of contract is 18 months.
- A job of 36-40 hours per week.
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.
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Application procedure
28 September 2025
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