Overview
A PhD position in Physics, Business and Management at Delft University of Technology, based in Delft, Netherlands. Applications close on 25 Oct 2026. The listing states that the position is paid.
Key facts
- Opportunity type
- PhD position
- Organization
- Delft University of Technology
- Location
- Delft, Netherlands
- Field / discipline
- Physics, Business and Management
- Application deadline
- 25 Oct 2026
- Funding / compensation
- Paid
- Duration
- See source description
- Last source check
- No source check recorded
Project description
Original title: PhD Position Continuum Two-Phase Flow Modelling of Piping in Dikes
- Develop continuum-based two-phase models to predict internal erosion and pipe progression in clay-sand layered dikes.
- Derive constitutive modelling approaches from high-fidelity DNS-DEM data generated within the broader project consortium.
- Capture the multi-scale nature of pipe formation while maintaining computational efficiency, including the exploration of adaptive mesh refinement strategies.
- Disseminate research outcomes through scientific publications, conference presentations, and collaboration with researchers from relevant disciplines.
- You have an MSc degree in a relevant field (Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, Process Technology, Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline)
- You have received training in multiphase flow physics, numerical methods, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), ideally complemented by application in your MSc thesis, research projects, or internships.
- Have excellent communication skills and command of English.
- Have affinity with teaching and guiding MSc students.
- Familiarity with Euler–Euler multiphase flow modelling and/or automatic mesh adaptation techniques is considered an advantage.
- A cover letter stating your motivation
- Your curriculum vitae
- A summary of your master thesis max. 1 page
- List of courses and grades at Master and Bachelor level (in English).
- You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
- Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
Requirements and eligibility
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Application documents
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Funding, benefits and conditions
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How to apply
Apply via AcademicTransfer. Application deadline: 25 Oct 2026. Confirm the current requirements there.
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- What type of opportunity is this and where is it based?
- This is a PhD position at Delft University of Technology, based in Delft, Netherlands.
- What is the application deadline?
- Application deadline: 25 Oct 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the original listing.
- Is funding or compensation specified?
- Paid. Check the original listing for exact amounts and conditions.
- Where can I apply and check the full requirements?
- Use the application link to AcademicTransfer. The original listing provides the full requirements, documents and application instructions.