Professional Doctorate Candidate in the Maritime Field

Conduct practice-oriented maritime research on predictive maintenance at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.

Best for:Best for experienced maritime or mechanical engineers with a background in data-driven modeling and a strong interest in applied industrial research.

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences · Amsterdam, Netherlands · R2 · Recognised researcher

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predictive maintenancemaritime engineeringdata-driven modelingsustainabilityprognostics and health management

Deadline

Dec 18, 2026

59 days

Funding

Salaried

€4.4k–€6.7k/mo

Start date

flexible

Full-time

Location

Amsterdam

Netherlands

Overview

The Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences invites applications for a Professional Doctorate Candidate position in the maritime engineering field. The role focuses on bridging academic research and industry practice to enhance the safety, sustainability, and competitiveness of the maritime sector. The candidate will investigate predictive maintenance from financial, environmental, and operational perspectives within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include conducting applied research, participating in international research projects, and completing specialized support courses to develop advanced research skills.

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What you'll do

Conduct practice-oriented research focused on safety, sustainability, and competitiveness in the maritime sector.
Investigate predictive maintenance frameworks incorporating financial, environmental, and operational perspectives.
Contribute to multiple national and international research projects within the research group.
Participate in dedicated support courses and professional development training to build advanced research competencies.
Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team of professors, researchers, and external industry partners.

Requirements

Degree required: Master's degree in maritime/naval engineering or a relevant discipline such as mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or computer science

Degree offered: Professional Doctorate

Language: English; at least level C1 command

Instruction: English and Dutch

Publications: Demonstrable research and publication experience is a plus but not strictly mandatory.

Required skills

Demonstrable coding skills, preferably in Python
Affinity with statistics and data-driven modeling approaches
Proficiency in English with at least a C1 level command

Nice to have

Affinity with machine learning, specifically in prognostics and health management (PHM)Experience working with time-series dataPrior industrial experience in maintenance and repair within the maritime or aerospace domainDemonstrable research and publication experience

Eligibility

Open to managers and senior professionals in public or private maritime organizations, as well as academic staff from universities of applied sciences seeking to advance their research careers

Funding & terms

Type

Salaried

Amount

€4.4k–€6.7k/mo

Duration

—

Programme

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

How to apply

Deadline: 2026-12-18

Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae and a letter of motivation through the online application platform by the specified deadline. Selected applicants can expect a response regarding their submission within two to three weeks.

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