PhD on FEM Modelling of Sewer-Liner Failure under Chemo-Hygro-Mechanical Loading
Eindhoven University of Technology
IntroductionAre you fascinated by the interplay of chemistry, moisture, and mechanics in structures? Join our team to explore the failure of ageing sewer-liner systems using cutting-edge numerical modelling.Job DescriptionIn this PhD position, you will explore the long-term performance and failure mechanisms of sewer-liner systems subjected to complex environmental loads. Ageing, delamination, moisture infiltration, and chemical exposure are real-world challenges that impact urban infrastructure reliability. As a PhD researcher, you will develop a robust Finite Element Method (FEM) modelling framework to predict how these systems evolve—and eventually fail—over time. You will develop a comprehensive FEM-based modelling framework for sewer-liner systems that integrates advanced damage, plasticity, and fracture models, as well as ageing effects and coupled chemo-hygro-mechanical processes. This framework will be validated using experimental and inspection data and used to perform parametric studies on key design and environmental variables.You will be part of the chair of the at the , Netherlands, working closely with experimentalists and modelers to calibrate and validate your model with dedicated lab experiments. The PhD project is part of the EU-funded initiative AI:LINER – Data-Driven Sewer Asset Management, under the HORIZON-CL4-2024-TWIN-TRANSITION-01-12 programme, which brings together 13 participants and 15 associated partners from across Europe to advance the assessment, repair, and long-term resilience of civil engineering infrastructure. Your results will contribute to a broader study on the performance and lifetime of liner-sewer systems, helping municipalities and engineers design longer-lasting and more sustainable underground infrastructure.Your work contributes to safer, longer-lasting, and more sustainable urban infrastructure—vital for healthy, climate-resilient cities. You’ll help municipalities and engineers make informed decisions about rehabilitation, repair, and asset management.We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and encourage applicants who are enthusiastic, curious, and driven by impact. At TU/e, you will find a supportive and collaborative research environment where you can grow as both a scientist and a professional.Job Requirements
Conditions of EmploymentA 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:
. * An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children’s day care and sports facilities.
and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates.Information and applicationAbout usEindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.Curious to hear more about what it’s like as a PhD candidate at TU/e? Please view the video.InformationDo you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager Prof. Dr. A.S.J. Suiker, Full Professor in Applied Mechanics ( ).Visit our website for more information about the or the . You can also contact Scott Jacops, HR Advisor ( ).Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit ourApplicationWe invite you to submit a complete application by using the apply button. The application should include a:
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. Type of employment: temporary position | Contract type: full time | Number of positions: 1 | Full-time equivalent: 1.0 FTE | City: Eindhoven | County: Noord-Brabant | Country: Netherlands | Reference number: 2025/310 | Published: 2025-07-01 | Last application date: 2025-10-01
€2901 – 3707 per month
Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 02:10:58 GMT
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