PhD Position: Electrification of Chemical Processes for Sustainable Development
3 weken geleden
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD researcher to join our team at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, University of Utrecht. The successful candidate will work on a PhD project focused on the electrification of chemical processes for sustainable development.
Research FocusThe PhD project will be embedded in the Sunsolr research project, which aims to develop novel technologies for the direct electrification of chemical conversions via electrocatalysis of pre-captured CO2, and the integration of CO2 capture and conversion. The PhD researcher will focus on the in-depth process and techno-economic assessment of the different novel electrified routes developed in the other work packages, with the goal of:
- comparing the performances and overall energy efficiencies of the different approaches; and
- providing clear guidelines and targets for the different routes to be competitive with alternative technologies.
The overarching objective of this PhD project is to facilitate and speed up the development of novel electrified technologies for the production of bulk chemicals by providing key techno-economic insights from process and system level perspective. This will be achieved by developing and applying a model-based process and system optimisation framework.
Your QualitiesWe are seeking an outstanding and highly motivated candidate with interest in the fundamental and applied aspects of process synthesis and optimization. The ideal candidate must have a Master's degree in Engineering (possibly Chemical, Process, Mechanical, Energy or Electrical), Applied Physics, or related field. Moreover, the candidate should:
- possess excellent understanding of thermodynamics, reactor engineering, and chemical and energy conversion technologies coupled with good mathematical and programming skills;
- have experience (e.g. in design courses during master studies) in process synthesis and techno-economic evaluation (e.g. in Aspen Plus, gPROMS);
- have experience in programming languages such as Python, Matlab, Julia (Jump);
- have modelling experience with linear or mixed-integer linear programming (nice-to-have);
- have experience with machine learning, statistics and data analytics (nice-to-have);
- have strong affinity with sustainable development;
- have excellent communication skills;
- have work proficiency in English;
- enjoy working in an interdisciplinary and international, diverse environment.
We offer:
- a position for one year, with an extension to a total of four years upon a successful assessment in the first year, and with the specific intent that it results in a doctorate within this period;
- a working week of 38 hours and a gross monthly salary between €2,872 and €3,670 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale P under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU));
- 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
- a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.
In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University has a number of schemes and facilities of its own for employees. This includes schemes facilitating professional development, leave schemes and schemes for sports and cultural activities, as well as discounts on software and other IT products. We also offer access to additional employee benefits through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage our employees to continue to invest in their growth. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University.
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Utrecht, Utrecht, Nederland Universiteit Utrecht VoltijdAbout the JobWe are seeking a highly motivated PhD researcher to join our team at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, University of Utrecht. The successful candidate will be part of a large research project focused on the electrification of chemical processes for sustainable development.Research FocusThe PhD project will focus on the...
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Utrecht, Utrecht, Nederland Universiteit Utrecht VoltijdAbout the JobWe are seeking a highly motivated PhD researcher to join our team at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Universiteit Utrecht. The successful candidate will be part of a large research project focused on the electrification of chemical processes for sustainable development.Research FocusThe PhD project will focus on the in-depth...
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Utrecht, Utrecht, Nederland Universiteit Utrecht VoltijdAbout the JobWe are seeking a highly motivated PhD researcher to join our team at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, University of Utrecht. The successful candidate will be part of a large research project focused on the electrification of chemical processes for sustainable development.Research FocusThe PhD project will focus on the...
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Utrecht, Utrecht, Nederland Universiteit Utrecht VoltijdAbout the JobWe are seeking a highly motivated PhD researcher to join our team at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, University of Utrecht. The successful candidate will be part of a large research project focused on the electrification of chemical processes for sustainable development.Research FocusThe PhD project will focus on the...
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Utrecht, Utrecht, Nederland Universiteit Utrecht VoltijdAbout the JobWe are seeking a highly motivated PhD researcher to join our team at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Universiteit Utrecht. The successful candidate will be part of a large research project focused on the electrification of chemical processes for sustainable development.Research FocusThe PhD project will focus on the in-depth...
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