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University of Antwerp

Doctoral scholarship holder design, upscaling and optimization of environmentally friendly and economically viable photo-electrochemical technologies

2024-12-16 (Europe/Brussels)
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Let’s shape the future - University of Antwerp

The University of Antwerp is a dynamic, forward-thinking, European university. We offer an innovative academic education to more than 20000 students, conduct pioneering scientific research and play an important service-providing role in society. We are one of the largest, most international and most innovative employers in the region. With more than 6000 employees from 100 different countries, we are helping to build tomorrow's world every day. Through top scientific research, we push back boundaries and set a course for the future – a future that you can help to shape. 

The A-PECS research group at the Department of Bioscience Engineering in the Faculty of Science and the EnvEcon research team at the Department of Engineering Management in the Faculty of Business and Economics are looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of Design, upscaling and optimization of environmentally friendly and economically viable photo-electrochemical technologies

Position

  • You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD grant application in the domain of design, upscaling and optimization of environmentally friendly and economically viable photo-electrochemical technologies
  • You will assist in ongoing research projects on the design, optimization and upscaling of photo(electro)chemical technologies within the NANOlight consortium.
  • You will publish scientific articles related to the research project.
  • You are willing to assist in educational tasks.

Profile

  • You hold a Master degree in engineering science, chemical engineering, applied engineering or equivalent through experience; or you will have obtained it by the time you start to work.
  • Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
  • Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
  • You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
  • You can speak and write fluently in English.
  • You have relevant experience with reactor design and photo(electro)chemistry.
  • You show interest in industrial chemical processes and process safety and experience with both is considered as a plus.
  • You show interest in sustainable development and the transition to a more sustainable society.
  • You show interest in cleantech and environmental technology.
  • Experience or affinity with techno-economic assessment, life cycle assessment or quantitative sustainability assessments is considered a plus.

What we offer

  • We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of 1 year. We will evaluate the extension of the agreement at the end of that year.
  • The planned start date is 1 October 2025 or earlier if possible.
  • Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
  • You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
  • You will do most of your work at the University of Antwerp Campus Groenenborger in a dynamic and stimulating working environment and in close collaboration with the Stadscampus.
  • Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

Want to apply?

  • You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 16 December 2024 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:
    • a motivation letter, explaining why your profile fits the job description, and how you intend to apply for an external PhD grant.
    • your academic CV
  • The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure. You can already save the following date: Selection interviews will be planned on 18 February 2025.
  • If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Prof. dr. Sammy Verbruggen (sammy.verbruggen@uantwerpen.be) or Prof. dr. Philippe Nimmegeers (philippe.nimmegeers@uantwerpen.be).


The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.

Informatie over de vacature

Functienaam
Doctoral scholarship holder design, upscaling and optimization of environmentally friendly and economically viable photo-electrochemical technologies
Locatie
Prinsstraat 13 Antwerpen, België
Gepubliceerd
2024-11-09
Uiterste sollicitatiedatum
2024-12-16 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)
2024-12-16 23:59 (CET)
Soort functie
PhD
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