PhD-position Towards the next generation of tires: Development of micro-abrasive resistant tire treads
University of Twente
NWO-OTP doctoral project developing micro-abrasion-resistant tire tread compounds and understanding wear mechanisms that generate tire and road-wear particles, in cooperation with industrial partners including Nokian Tyres, Synthos, Momentive and Solvay.
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Vacancy terms
- Career stage
- Doctoral researcher
- Employment type
- Not stated
- Contract
- Not stated
- Contract ends
- Not stated
- Original contract term
- 4 years full-time.
- Schedule
- 38 to 40 hours per week
- Workplace
- On-site
- FTE
- 1
- Salary
- €3,204 to €4,051 gross per month on a full-time basis.
- Department or school
- Elastomer Technology and Engineering / Engineering Technology
- Posted
- Not stated
Responsibilities
- Develop and characterize advanced rubber compounds.
- Investigate micro-abrasive tire-tread wear mechanisms.
- Relate formulation and microstructure to abrasion resistance.
- Collaborate with industrial partners and related doctoral/engineering researchers.
- Publish and present the research.
Qualifications and requirements
Qualifications
- MSc in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Requirements
- Strong interest in experimental materials research and tire or rubber performance.
- Ability to work in an academic-industry consortium.
- Strong command of English.
Preferred qualifications
- Research experience in wear analysis, rubber compounding, mixing or performance testing is desirable.
Employment conditions
- Temporary doctoral employment
- 38 to 40 hours per week
- Placement: Enschede, Netherlands
- €3,204 to €4,051 gross per month on a full-time basis.
Benefits
- 8% holiday allowance
- 3% year-end bonus
- University graduate-school training
- Professional-development support
- Pension and standard Dutch university employment benefits
Documents and steps
Documents
- Contact details of two references
- Detailed CV
- Cover letter, maximum 1 A4 page
Steps
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Submit before the official closing date.
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