TU Delft is offering a Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Metamaterial-based Mitigation of Low-Frequency Railway Vibrations. Work on cutting-edge experiments, design a modular soil flume, and collaborate with top engineers to develop innovative vibration control systems.
Eligibility for this postdoctoral position requires applicants to hold a PhD in a relevant field such as Structural Dynamics, Wave or Soil Dynamics, Mechanical/Civil/Aerospace Engineering, or Applied Physics. Candidates should have strong experience in experimental research, laboratory setup design, numerical modelling (e.g., FEM), and data analysis.
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is the Netherlands’ oldest and largest technical university, renowned worldwide for its excellence in engineering, design, and innovation. With a strong focus on solving global challenges in areas such as energy, mobility, climate, and digital technologies, TU Delft combines cutting-edge research with high-quality education.
Technische Universiteit Delft Information
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.
Offered Benefits
Competitive salary/benefits, professional development, interdisciplinary collaboration with ProRail/Cohere Consultants, access to Macro Mechanics Laboratory, inclusive environment promoting diversity and innovation.
Application Process
Access the TU Delft careers portal by January 5, 2026, upload CV, motivation letter with problem approach and skills match, MSc/PhD degrees, 300-word thesis abstracts, publication list, two key publications, English proficiency proof (TOEFL/IELTS/Cambridge), and two referees’ contacts; address to Andrei Faragau; submit online only no emails or post accepted.