Within the Membrane Technology Group at the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Twente, we have a PhD position for a project entitled:

“Membranes for Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices”

The Ph.D project focuses on the development of membranes and different membrane configurations and the integration of the membrane with the catalytic layers (membrane electrode assembly) for application in electrochemical energy storage devices. The project is in close collaboration with two Dutch companies that focus on electrode and catalyst development, and system design.

What we offer and what we ask
We offer a scientific education on a multidisciplinary subject. The assignment is for 4 years, with a go/no-go assessment at the end of the first year. The candidates are expected to finish the project with a PhD thesis and disseminate the results through patents (if applicable), publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences.

We are looking for highly motivated researchers with an MSc degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science or a related topic, with adequate experimental and theoretical skills. Knowledge of electrochemical processes is preferred, but not a prerequisite.

We prefer candidates with a good team spirit, who like to work in an internationally oriented environment. Fluency in English is a requirement. An interview will be part of the selection procedure.

Information and application
Candidates, who are interested in this position, are invited to send a curriculum vitae with an accompanying letter (by post or e-mail) to:

Dr.ir. Kitty Nymeijer
d.c.nijmeijer@utwente.nl
+31 53-4892950

University of Twente
Faculty of Science and Technology, LA 1332
P.O. Box 217
7500 AE Enschede
The Netherlands

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