Phd Position Computational Modeling and in Silico Design of Dynamic Hydrogenation Catalysis

4 dagen geleden


Delft, Nederland TU Delft Voltijd

**PhD Position Computational Modeling and In Silico Design of Dynamic Hydrogenation Catalysis**:
**_Join us at TU Delft We’re hiring a PhD to study in silico life and death of molecular hydrogenation catalysts. Start: 2025-2026. #PhD #Catalysis_**

**Job description**

We offer
- A highly interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment
- Access to cutting edge computational tools and supercomputer facilities
- Opportunities to shape and lead the development of new theories in catalysis and reactivity
- An inclusive and dynamic group with strong international and cross-disciplinary connections

This position is part of the Inorganic Systems Engineering (ISE) group at TU Delft, a vibrant and diverse team working on frontier problems in molecular and heterogeneous catalysis through close integration of computation, spectroscopy, and theory. The positions are expected to start in the period October 2025 - 2026

**Job requirements**
- Holds a MSc degree in theoretical or computational chemistry, physical chemistry, or related discipline.
- Has experience with quantum chemical calculations (e.g. DFT) and computational catalysis.
- Is interested in automation, reaction network analysis, or data-driven catalyst design.
- Is enthusiastic about chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and motivated by fundamental scientific questions.
- Is skilled in computational chemistry, physical chemistry and programming.
- Is fluent in English and has good scientific presentation and writing skills.
- Open to working in a team, hand in hand with chemical engineers, organometallic chemists, and data scientists.

**TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)**

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

Challenge. Change. Impact

**Faculty Applied Sciences**

With more than 1,100 employees, including 150 pioneering principal investigators, as well as a population of about 3,600 passionate students, 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. We are also training the next generation of high school teachers.

**Application procedure**
- A one-page motivation letter that is specific to this vacancy
- A detailed CV
- Your MSc thesis
- List of grades

**Please note**:

- A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
- Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.
- Faculty/Department: Faculty of Applied Sciences
- Salary range: €2901 - €3707
- Hours per week: 38-40
- FTE: 1,0
- Submission is possible until: 1 Sep 2025
- ID job: 2330



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