PhD Position Developing Magnetic Nanomaterials in the Project "Welding Made Easy"

This PhD position focuses on developing magnetic nanoparticles for smart composite welding within the "Welding Made Easy" project. Responsibilities include synthesizing and characterizing these nanoparticles with tunable switch temperatures, and functionalizing their surfaces for polymer matrix dispersion. Applicants need a Master's degree in physical chemistry, materials science, or a related field, with experience in nanomaterial synthesis and characterization preferred.

• You have a completed Master's degree in physical chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or a closely related field. You combine a strong interest in the synthesis and characterisation of nanomaterials with an affinity for magnetism and solid-state physics.
• The ideal candidate has experience with one or more of the following:
• Colloidal synthesis of inorganic nanoparticles (e.g. metal oxides, ferrites)
• Nanoparticle surface chemistry and functionalisation
• Structural characterisation techniques (XRD, TEM, XPS)
• Magnetic characterisation (VSM, SQUID) or an interest in learning these methods
• You enjoy working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment and are motivated to bridge fundamental nanomaterials science with a technology of direct industrial relevance.
• For this position we are looking for a physical chemist, materials physicist, or chemical engineer with a completed master's degree. You should combine a keen interest in the synthesis and properties of nanomaterials with an understanding of magnetism and solid-state physics.
• The ideal candidate has prior experience with colloidal materials, synthesis of inorganic nanoparticles, and structural or magnetic characterisation techniques.

• A full-time PhD position at TU Delft in a leading European research environment
• Access to state-of-the-art synthesis and characterisation facilities at TU Delft and TU/e
• Close collaboration with academic and industrial partners across the Netherlands, Austria, Germany, and beyond
• The opportunity to contribute to a programmable materials technology with direct applications in aerospace and defence