Jobid=627196734144251772 (0.0984)
What are you going to do?
As a (junior) researcher, you contribute to a, four year, practice-oriented research on the safe application of new fuels in the maritime sector. You will work alongside experienced researchers, lecturers, students and project partners on current challenges that support the transition towards sustainable shipping. In this role, you combine research, knowledge sharing and collaboration with industry partners. You will have the opportunity to further develop your research skills while making a tangible contribution to innovative solutions for the maritime sector.
You will also be responsible for:
The research
The transition to zero-emission shipping brings new challenges. Alternative fuels and energy carriers introduce different safety risks that affect vessel design, shipbuilding, operations and maintenance. At the same time, the maritime sector is developing new regulations and standards to ensure these fuels can be used safely and responsibly.
In this research, you will investigate how safety can be achieved while remaining practical and feasible for the industry. You will explore questions related to regulations, safety assessments, the role of sensors and alarm systems, and alternative approaches to risk mitigation. The insights generated will contribute to the development of future maritime vessels, operations and safety practices.
Centre of Expertise HRTech (CoE Tech)
For this project, you will become part of CoE HRTech, one of the research organisations within Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. As part of CoE HRTech, you will collaborate with various researchers, lecturers, and professors on the challenges of the greater Rotterdam port area. Within the theme of smart logistics and maritime innovation, we work closely with the Rotterdam Mainport Institute, as well as with the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. Several major projects are underway within this theme, in which PhD candidates, professional doctorates, and lecturers conduct research into smart and sustainable transport and port activities.
You will be part of the Maritime Masterplan, a national growth fund project for shipbuilding, within which 30 zero-emission vessels are being realised.
Within the Human Capital Project, researchers, lecturers and students from maritime universities of applied sciences (HBOs) and secondary vocational schools (MBOs) collaborate to explore how technological innovations are changing the skills, knowledge and ways of working required in the maritime sector. Together, we help prepare both current and future professionals for the transition to sustainable shipping. This part of the project will start September 2026.
Are we looking for you?
You are curious, analytical and eager to contribute to practice-oriented research. You communicate effectively and enjoy working in a collaborative environment. Affinity with coaching and involving students in research is a strong asset. With your organised way of working and eye for detail, you know how to keep track of multiple activities and deliver high-quality results.
You also bring:
What do we offer you?
Location
You will divide your time between the RDM Campus / Lloydstraat / Academieplein, all in Rotterdam.
Our organisation
At Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, we work together on the future. With 39.000 students and 4.200 employees, we are a knowledge institution that provides practice-oriented solutions to social issues. Our aim is to prepare students for the jobs of today and tomorrow. We support (young) people in their professional development, with student success at the centre of everything we do.
Do you wish to apply?
We’d love to hear from you. Submit your application via the link below.
We’d rather hear from you than have you miss out on this opportunity.
Application deadline: August 19, 2026
We only accept applications submitted via our website.
The selection procedure includes the following steps:
The selection process may include an assessment.
Please note: Being able to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag (VOG)) is a condition of employment as well as a valid EU work permit if you are from outside the EU.
At Hogeschool Rotterdam, everyone is welcome. We see talent as a foundation and diversity as a strength. An inclusive working environment is essential for creating a positive learning environment for our students. Diverse teams perform better, and we value visible diversity in our team composition. We take this into account during the selection process.
Do you know someone who might be interested?
We’d appreciate it if you shared this opportunity.
Please note: We handle our recruitment internally. Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
Heb je interesse in deze functie? Solliciteer body { color: #001e48; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; font-family: ‘Poppins’, sans-serif; background: #f7efe3; } (function () { const jqueryTimer = setInterval(function () { if (window.jQuery) { clearInterval(jqueryTimer); $.getScript(“https://connexys-7917.my.salesforce-sites.com//resource/cxsrec__cxsForm”, function () { cxsForm.init({ target: ‘#cxsFormHolder’, server: ‘https://connexys-7917.my.salesforce-sites.com//’, jobId: ‘a0wTt0000064V09IAE’, lang: ‘nl_NL’, }); }); } }, 100); })();
Deel deze pagina Deel op LinkedIn Deel op Twitter Deel op Facebook Email deze pagina Print deze pagina
Deel deze vacature: