In the first year PDEng trainees follow advanced courses in engineering disciplines and in gamma disciplines as Economic Evaluation and Project Management. Furthermore a Group Design Project will be carried out. The second year consists of an Individual Design Project carried out in, or in close collaboration with, industry. During these projects, industrial and academic knowledge are brought together and applied in real industrial development and design assignments. Senior personnel of the industrial principal and experienced staff members of the TU Delft jointly supervise the projects. The projects lie in the areas of product, process and/or equipment design in the areas of oil & gas, energy, base & specialties chemicals, pharmaceuticals, foods industries.
The two-year position leads to a Professional Doctorate in Engineering (PDEng) degree, and is focused on integrating several disciplines in order to innovatively design Chemical Processes and Process Equipment. The gained expertise is in much demand and therefore this programme offers very good prospects for a professional future career in the Dutch and international chemical industries.
Requirements
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University Graduate
Applicants should preferably have an MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering (Process & Energy specialisations). We are especially looking for trainees with an open, creative mind and a critical attitude: trainees with ambition in innovative design developments. Delft University of Technology is a bi-lingual organisation. Good command of the English language (written and oral) is essential. Trainees will be recruited from the top 25% of the student population.
Organization
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Delft University of Technology Department Chemical Technology of the Faculty of Applied Sciences
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is a multifaceted institution offering education and carrying out research in the technical sciences at an internationally recognized level. Education, research and design are strongly oriented towards applicability. TU Delft develops technologies for future generations, focusing on sustainability, safety and economic vitality. At TU Delft you will work in an environment where technical sciences and society converge. TU Delft comprises eight faculties, unique laboratories, research institutes and schools.
The Faculty of Applied Sciences is the largest faculty of TU Delft, with around 550 scientists, a support staff of 250 and 1,400 students. The faculty conducts fundamental, application-oriented research and offers scientific education at the bachelor, master and doctoral levels. The faculty is active in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology and Applied Physics.
The programme trains and educates trainees to become a qualified designer, capable of designing “fit for purpose” and “first of its kind” products, processes and equipment. Throughout the programme, the PDEng trainee is (besides deepening and broadening knowledge) trained in teamwork, in multi-disciplinary problem-solving, and in project management. PDEng trainees will gain expertise in process development, conceptual design and engineering activities. The PDEng design programme is a joint initiative of and sponsored by the Dutch chemical industry and the Dutch government. The quality of the programme is assessed and certified on behalf of both parties. More information about the programme is available at
www.3TU.nl.
Conditions of employment
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Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 1500 - 2000
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 1681
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: Two years
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
The extent of this position is a maximum of 38 hours per week (1 FTE). This position initially has an employment basis of 2 years (1 year with an extension of 1 year). For an estimation of the minimum monthly PDEng salary please visit the website
www.3TU.nl, chapter Application). Benefits and other employment conditions are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The successful candidate will be employed by the Delft University of Technology. Enrollment is possible in January and September.
With regard to selection, students with an honour track have precedence in the application procedure.
For further details on the position you are welcome to contact Ir. Drs. Giljam Bierman PDEng, phone: +31 (0)15 – 27 88590, e-mail:
G.Bierman@tudelft.nl or
delft-id@tnw.tudelft.nl . You can also contact the Secretariat. Phone: +31 (0)15 – 27 83271. ) Fax: + 31 (0)15 – 27 88898.
To apply, please send a detailed CV together with a letter of motivation, your academic record and two reference letters from supervisors of recent research projects before June 16th, 2009 (EU and Non-EU residents; Enrolment September 2009) to Delft University of Technology, Department of Chemical Technology, attn. Ir. Drs. Giljam Bierman PDEng, Julianalaan 136, 2628 BL Delft, The Netherlands; or send an e-mail to:
delft-id@tnw.tudelft.nl. A presentation and an interview will be part of the selection procedure.
When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT TNWDCT08-000a. For more information about Delft University of Technology, please visit
www.tudelft.nl
Additional Information
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Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Ir. Drs. Giljam Bierman PDEng
Telephone number: +31 (0)15 – 27 88590
E-mail address:
G.Bierman@tudelft.nl or
delft-id@tnw.tudelft.nl
You can apply for this job before 31-12-2009 by sending your application to:
Giljam Bierman/Chemical Technology
see above
E-mail address:
delft-id@tnw.tudelft.nl
