TU Delft Recruitment 2026 | Postdoctoral Researcher – Human-Centred Thermal Comfort & Machine Learning for Electric Vehicles | Program

TU Delft Recruitment 2026 | Postdoctoral Researcher – Human-Centred Thermal Comfort & Machine Learning for Electric Vehicles

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology), Netherlands invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher – Human-Centred Thermal Comfort and Machine Learning for Electric Vehicles. The position is based within the Intelligent Vehicles (IV) Group and is part of the European AETHER project, focusing on developing next-generation thermal comfort technologies for battery electric vehicles using artificial intelligence, physiological sensing, and human-centred design.

Position Details

Organization: TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher

Research Area: Human-Centred Thermal Comfort & Machine Learning for Electric Vehicles

Project: AETHER (Advanced Thermal Comfort and Energy Management for Personalized, Efficient and Weather-Aware Electric Vehicle Operation)

Location: Delft, Netherlands

About the Project

The successful candidate will contribute to developing innovative thermal comfort technologies for battery electric vehicles by integrating physiological measurements, environmental data, and user feedback with machine learning techniques.

The research focuses on:

Human-centred experimentation and thermal comfort modelling.
Real-time thermal comfort prediction using machine learning.
Development of intelligent climate control systems for electric vehicles.
Integration of predictive comfort models into vehicle platforms.
Collaboration with leading European automotive companies and research institutions.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will:

Develop advanced thermal comfort metrics using physiological, environmental, and subjective assessment data.
Design and implement machine learning algorithms for real-time prediction of occupant thermal comfort.
Analyse physiological signals such as skin temperature, skin conductance, heart rate, and wearable sensor data.
Develop and validate predictive comfort models using driving simulators and real-world vehicle environments.
Integrate thermal comfort models into adaptive vehicle heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.
Design, conduct, and analyse human-subject experiments involving diverse participant groups.
Collaborate with academic and industry partners on model validation and system integration.
Publish research findings in high-impact scientific journals and present at international conferences.

Required Skills & Expertise

Ideal candidates should have experience or strong interest in:

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Human-centred experimentation
Thermal comfort modelling
Physiological signal processing
Wearable sensor data analysis
Predictive modelling
Human factors and intelligent transportation systems
Data-driven climate control technologies

Why Join TU Delft?

Work on a prestigious European Union collaborative research project.
Collaborate with renowned automotive industries and research organizations across Europe.
Contribute to cutting-edge research in electric mobility, AI, and sustainable transportation.
Access world-class research infrastructure and interdisciplinary collaborations.
Opportunity to publish impactful research and present at leading international conferences.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application through the official TU Delft recruitment portal along with the required documents specified in the official advertisement.

Applicants are advised to carefully review the official notification for detailed eligibility criteria, application requirements, and submission instructions before applying.

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