PhD Position in Electrochemical Membrane Processes

4 dagen geleden


Delft, Zuid-Holland, Nederland TU Delft Voltijd
Job Description

The energy transition is a rapidly growing field, and electrochemical conversion is playing a crucial role in harnessing renewable energy to form chemical bonds. However, electrochemical technologies for making sustainable chemicals are still to be upscaled and intensified. In this project, we will explore the use of multilayer ion exchange membranes to target the insufficiencies in selectivity, water management, and catalyst interaction.

You will develop new types of polymer-based membranes using a hierarchical layered approach to address water transport, ion selectivity, and conductivity in separate layers. You will also study the impact of different ions and membrane chemistry on the selectivity and rate of the electrocatalysis reaction. Finally, you will implement high-tech optical techniques to map the flow and concentration of reactants inside an operating electrochemical cell.

Requirements
  • A MSc degree in chemical engineering, process technology, mechanical engineering, water technology, biotechnology, or applied physics
  • Excellent track record in terms of grades and university background
  • Experience with performing experimental work
  • Experience in working with process design is considered a plus
  • Experience in working with electrochemical systems is considered a plus
  • Pro-active and creative mind-set
  • Fluent in English. Speaking Dutch is a plus
Conditions of Employment

Doctoral candidates will be offered a 4-year period of employment in principle, but in the form of 2 employment contracts. An initial 1.5-year contract with an official go/no-go progress assessment within 15 months. Followed by an additional contract for the remaining 2.5 years assuming everything goes well and performance requirements are met.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from €2770 per month in the first year to €3539 in the fourth year. As a PhD candidate, you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff, and a mentor. The Doctoral Education Programme is aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related, and research skills.

Faculty Applied Sciences

The Faculty of Applied Sciences is an inspiring scientific ecosystem. Focusing on key enabling technologies, such as quantum- and nanotechnology, photonics, biotechnology, synthetic biology, and materials for energy storage and conversion, our faculty aims to provide solutions to important problems of the 21st century. To that end, we educate innovative students in broad Bachelor's and specialist Master's programmes with a strong research component. Our scientists conduct ground-breaking fundamental and applied research in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Engineering Physics.



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