PhD in Multiscale Modeling of Dynamic Pore Spaces

5 Apr 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)

Research Field

Engineering » Chemical engineering
Engineering » Process engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Application Deadline

3 May 2026 - 21:59 (UTC)

Country

Netherlands

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

40.0

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Are you ready to face the challenges of the energy transition? Do you often find yourself fascinated by the multiscale complexity of real-world engineering problems?
In this project you will develop advanced multiphase transport models for porous systems, bridging the gap from pore scale physics to engineering-scale simulation tools. Sounds interesting? Then this position might just be the one for you!
Information
Porous media play a central role in many technologies relevant to the energy transition. They sit in the electrodes of electrolyzers, reservoirs for CO2 sequestration or salt hydrate packed beds for heat storage to name a few. In all of these applications, those materials experience a complex combination of fluid flow and interface phenomena, which dominate heat- and mass-transfer limitations.
Traditionally, we reduce the complexity of the underlying models by assuming idealized, static pore space geometries. In reality, those pore spaces are adapting during their application, i.e. due to heat expansion, sintering or precipitation of dissolved components and dissolution of the solid matrix. These pore space adaptions are often strongly and non-linearly coupled to the relevant transport phenomena, significantly influencing the overall performance and stability of the material.
As PhD candidate you will develop a model framework which dynamically links the pore space dynamics with the pore flow phenomena and vice versa. The topics you will delve into include:

• Upscaling of multiphysics transport phenomena
• Film formation and efflorescence
• Multiphase Computational Fluid Dynamics
• High-performance computing

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/jobs/359911/phd-in-multiscale-modeling-of-d…

Requirements
Specific Requirements

A talented, motivated and enthusiastic researcher with

• A master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or similar is required
• Knowledge of at least one programming language is expected: Python, Matlab, Fortran, C++, …
• Experience and/or keen interest in transport modeling of porous systems
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Additional Information
Benefits

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate assessment after nine months. You will spend a minimum of 10% of your four-year employment on teaching tasks, with a maximum of 15% per year of your employment.
• Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities , scale P (min. € 3,059 - max. € 3,881).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process .
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates.

On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment . Build on your career at TU/e!

Selection process

We invite you to submit a complete application by using the apply button. The application should include a:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references. Kindly note that we may reach out to references at any stage of the recruitment process. We recommend notifying your references upon submitting your application.

Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. We give priority to complete applications.
We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.

Additional comments

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager David Rieder, d.r.rieder@tue.nl .
Visit our website for more information about the application process . You can also contact Hind Boulgalag, HR advisor, h.boulgalag@tue.nl .
Curious to hear more about what it’s like as a PhD candidate at TU/e? Please view the video .
Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/359911/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

TU/e

Country

Netherlands

City

Eindhoven

Postal Code

5612AZ

Street

De Zaale

Geofield

Contact

City

Eindhoven

Website

http://www.tue.nl/

Street

De Rondom 70

Postal Code

5612 AP

STATUS: EXPIRED

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