Doctoral candidates will typically receive a four-year employment period, structured as two contracts: an initial 1.5-year contract with a progress assessment within 15 months, followed by a 2.5-year contract contingent on satisfactory performance. Salary ranges from €3204 to €4051 gross per month, increasing annually, plus 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%. As a PhD candidate, you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School, which offers a supportive research environment, mentorship, and a Doctoral Education Programme to develop your skills. Flexible work schedules can be arranged, and relocation support is available for candidates moving to the Netherlands.

For more information about this position, please contact Dr. O. El Gawhary at o.elgawhary@tudelft.nl.

Interested candidates should apply by 15 October 2026 via the application button, submitting the following documents in English: 1) application letter with motivation for pursuing a PhD, 2) detailed CV, 3) academic grades, and 4) a summary of your MSc/PhD thesis and list of publications (if applicable). Selected applicants will need to provide contact details for two referees. Please refer to vacancy number 3752 in your application.

English proficiency is required for effective communication and participation in Doctoral Education courses. For more details, refer to the Graduate Schools Admission Requirements.

Please note that applications sent via email or post will not be processed. TU Delft conducts a risk assessment during recruitment to prevent the unauthorized transfer of sensitive knowledge. This assessment is based on candidate-provided information and occurs in the final selection stages. Negative assessment outcomes will be communicated to candidates. More information about this assessment can be found on our knowledge security webpage.

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