Overview
A PhD position in Mechanical Engineering, Cancer Research at Delft University of Technology, based in Delft, Netherlands. Applications for this listing have closed. The listing states that the position is paid.
Key facts
- Opportunity type
- PhD position
- Organization
- Delft University of Technology
- Location
- Delft, Netherlands
- Field / discipline
- Mechanical Engineering, Cancer Research
- Application deadline
- 6 Oct 2026
- Funding / compensation
- Paid
- Duration
- See source description
- Last source check
- No source check recorded
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Project description
- Computational modelling with CFD simulations: Investigate the flow, diffusion and filtration in tangential flow filtration systems Implement correlations to model build-up of fouling and its effects on filtration capacity Develop novel flow geometries that balance: Throughput (maximising production rates) Mechanical stress on lipid nanoparticles (minimising loss of LNPs)
- Investigate the flow, diffusion and filtration in tangential flow filtration systems
- Implement correlations to model build-up of fouling and its effects on filtration capacity
- Develop novel flow geometries that balance: Throughput (maximising production rates) Mechanical stress on lipid nanoparticles (minimising loss of LNPs)
- Throughput (maximising production rates)
- Mechanical stress on lipid nanoparticles (minimising loss of LNPs)
- Experimental verification
- Experimentally verify the use of alternative membranes for LNP purification. Experimentally verify modularisation options for the purification train, including use of quick connectors.
- Experimentally verify the use of alternative membranes for LNP purification.
- Experimentally verify modularisation options for the purification train, including use of quick connectors.
- MSc or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology or related field
- Analytical mindset with ability to work across computational and experimental domains
- Have excellent communication skills in English, and want to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in computational fluid dynamics simulations or pharmaceutical downstream processes is a plus
- A detailed CV
- Your Bachelor’s and Master’s transcripts (grade reports)
- A cover letter outlining your motivation and key experience
- You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
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Requirements and eligibility
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Application documents
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Funding, benefits and conditions
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How to apply
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Source and listing information
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Report an outdated or incorrect listingFrequently asked questions
- 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?
- Applications are closed according to the deadline or latest source check.
- 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.