[PhD-Netherland] PhD position in Design Programme Process & Equipment Design - TU Delft

ob description For the PDEng design programme Process & Equipment Design the faculty of Applied Sciences has twelve PDEng trainee vacancies in 2007 Project and job description In the first year PDEng trainees follow advanced courses in engineering disciplines and in gamma disciplines as Economic Evaluation and Project Management. Furthermore a Group Design Project will be carried out. The second year consists of an Individual Design Project carried out in, or in close collaboration with, industry. During these projects, industrial and academic knowledge are brought together and applied in real industrial development and design assignments. Senior personnel of the industrial principal and experienced staff members of the TU Delft jointly supervise the projects. The projects lie in the areas of product, process and/or equipment design in the areas of oil & gas, energy, base & specialties chemicals, pharmaceuticals, foods industries. The two-year position leads to a Professional Doctorate in Engineering (PDEng) degree, and is focused on integrating several disciplines in order to innovatively design Chemical Processes and Process Equipment. The gained expertise is in much demand and therefore this programme offers very good prospects for a professional future career in the Dutch and international chemical industries.

Requirements University Graduate Applicants should preferably have an MSc degree in (Chemical) Engineering. Other Engineering disciplines as Mechanical Engineering (Process & Energy specialisations) or Biochemical Engineering may also apply. We are especially looking for trainees with an open, creative mind and a critical attitude: trainees with ambition in innovative design developments. Delft University of Technology is a bi-lingual organisation. Good command of the English language (written and oral) is essential. Trainees will be recruited from the top 25 % of the student population.

Organization Delft University of Technology PDEng design programme Process & Equipment Design Delft University of Technology is a multifaceted institution offering education and carrying out research within the technical sciences at an internationally recognized level. Education, research and designs are strongly oriented towards applicability. TU Delft develops technologies for future generations, focusing on sustainability, safety and economic vitality. At TU Delft we work in an environment where technical sciences and society converge. TU Delft comprises eight faculties, unique laboratories, research institutes and schools.

The programme trains and educates trainees to become a qualified designer, capable of designing “fit for purpose” and “first of its kind” products, processes and equipment. Throughout the programme, the PDEng trainee is (besides deepening and broadening knowledge) trained in teamwork, in multi-disciplinary problem-solving, and in project management. PDEng trainees will gain expertise in process development, conceptual design and engineering activities. The PDEng design programme is a joint initiative of and sponsored by the Dutch chemical industry and the Dutch government. The quality of the programme is assessed and certified on behalf of both parties. More information about the programme is available at www.3TU.nl/SAI/PED.

Conditions of employment Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 1500 - 2000

Maximum salary amount in Euro’s a month 2000 Employment basis: Temporary for specified period Duration of the contract: 24 months Maximum hours per week: 38

Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from: Ir. Drs. Giljam Bierman PDEng Telephone number: +31 (0)15–2788590 E-mail address: G.Bierman@tudelft.nl

Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links. * Technische Universiteit Delft (www.tudelft.nl)

Application You can apply for this job before 01-04-2008 by sending your application to:

Ir. Drs. Giljam Bierman, Department of Chemical Technology Julianalaan 136, 2628 BL Delft E-mail address: delft-id@tnw.tudelft.nl

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number ATTNWDCT08-000-2.