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

About the position

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

Do you want to work on cutting-edge nanotechnology research?

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate with a background in physical chemistry, materials science, or nanomagnetism to join the project "Welding Made Easy," funded through the NWO-KIC programme.

The project shifts control of the welding process from complex machinery to the material itself, by embedding magnetic nanoparticles with a tailored Curie (or compensation) temperature into a thermoplastic interlayer.

This self-regulating approach removes the need for dedicated welding infrastructure, opening the door to decentralised manufacturing and ad-hoc repair of composite structures for aerospace, mobility, and defence applications.

Your research will focus on:

Linking nanoparticle composition and structure to magnetic heating performance (SAR) for use in polymer welding

A full-time PhD position at TU Delft in a leading European research environment

Job requirements

For this position we are looking for a physical chemist, materials physicist, or chemical engineer with a completed master's degree.

That is why we focus on themes such as energy, climate, digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart mobility every day.

Our education and research are directly aligned with what society needs now and in the future.

With their knowledge and curiosity, our staff provide a high-quality education and conduct pioneering research that extends beyond the campus.

With more than 1,100 employees, including 150 pioneering principal investigators, as well as a population of about 3,600 passionate students, the Faculty of Applied Sciences is an inspiring scientific ecosystem.

Focusing on key enabling technologies, such as quantum- and nanotechnology, photonics, biotechnology, synthetic biology and materials for energy storage and conversion, our faculty aims to provide solutions to important problems of the 21st century.

To that end, we educate innovative students in broad Bachelor's and specialist Master's programmes with a strong research component.

Our scientists conduct ground-breaking fundamental and applied research in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Engineering Physics.

The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor.

The Doctoral Education Programme is aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills.

Will you need to relocate to the Netherlands for this job?

Please apply no later than 15 October 2026 via the application button and upload the following documents:

You can apply online.

What you’ll bring

• You have a completed Master's degree in physical chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or a closely related field.
• The ideal candidate has experience with one or more of the following:
• For this position we are looking for a physical chemist, materials physicist, or chemical engineer with a completed master's degree.
• The ideal candidate has prior experience with colloidal materials, synthesis of inorganic nanoparticles, and structural or magnetic characterisation techniques.
• To that end, we educate innovative students in broad Bachelor's and specialist Master's programmes with a strong research component.

At a glance

Position type

PhD

Institution

TU Delft

Department

Not stated

Research group

Not stated

Location

Netherlands

Supervisor / contact person

Prof. Arjan Houtepen, Dr. Reinoud Lavrijsen, Prof. Sofia Kantorovich, Dr Andrei Kuznetsov

Funding

Salaried
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate with a background in physical chemistry, materials science, or nanomagnetism to join the project "Welding Made Easy," funded through the NWO-KIC programme.
The project shifts control of the welding process from complex machinery to the material itself, by embedding magnetic nanoparticles with a tailored Curie (or compensation) temperature into a thermoplastic interlayer.
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from €3204 - €4051 gross per month, from the first year to the fourth year based on a fulltime contract (38 hours), plus 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution.
Salary range:
€3204 - €4051

Duration

Not stated

Expected start

Not stated

Vacancy reference

Not stated

Research focus

Discipline

Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering

Research area

Nanomaterials, Energy storage, Polymers

Methods

Synthesis

Software

Not stated

Dates to know

Listed on FOSS Positions

21 Sep 2026

Original advertisement date

Not stated in the source

Application deadline

15 Oct 2026 Timezone not stated. Check the original advert.

Priority review date

Not stated

Last checked

21 Sep 2026

Last updated

21 Sep 2026

Arjan Houtepen (TU Delft, Applied Sciences), in close collaboration prof.

How to apply

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Application procedure
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 15 October 2026 via the application button and upload the following documents:
You can address your application to prof. Arjan Houtepen.
You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
Apply now »

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Contact: A.J.Houtepen@tudelft.nl

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