TU Delft is offering a PhD Position in Metallurgical Model of Scrap Metal Streams for the academic session 2025/2026. The selected candidate will work on innovative solutions for efficient metal recovery and contribute to the Netherlands’ green steel revolution under the Groeien met Groen Staal program.
Applicants must hold an MSc degree in materials science and engineering, chemistry, physics, computer science, or a related field. They should have a strong background or keen interest in numerical modeling, machine learning, and scientific programming. Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal, are required, along with the ability to work collaboratively with academic and industry partners.
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is the oldest and largest technical university in the Netherlands, established in 1842 by King Willem II. It has approximately 27,000 students and is renowned for its comprehensive engineering education and research across 40 departments and eight faculties. TU Delft specializes in engineering, technology, computing, design, and natural sciences, and is highly ranked globally, especially for architecture and various engineering disciplines.
Founded in 1842, Technische Universiteit Delft (Delft University of Technology) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Delft (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South Holland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Technische Universiteit Delft (TU Delft) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Technische Universiteit Delft (TU Delft) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 177 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Dutch higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.