PhD position on: “Modelling Micropollutant Removal using Charge-Mosaic Nanofiltration Membranes”
- Enschede, Overijssel
- Tijdelijk
- Voltijds
- You have a Master's degree, preferably with distinction (or international equivalent), in Chemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Physics or a closely related discipline.
- You are motivated and enthusiastic about working on a more fundamental project within a more applied field of research.
- You have a high affinity towards physical chemistry, interfacial and transport phenomena, electrokinetics or related topics.
- Preferably you have experience and affinity with simulations and connecting transport models to experimental results (to describe membrane performance).
- You have the ability to work independently and as a member of an international research team, while demonstrating a collaborative attitude.
- You are able to review and engage with interdisciplinary studies and are driven by curiosity. You have excellent analytical skills and an analytical mind-set, excellent communication skills, written as well as spoken and will be part of a dynamic, interactive research community where you are expected to contribute to the overall academic level.
- English language proficiency is a must and a written test, as well as a scientific presentation, can be part of the interview procedure.
- A full-time position for four years, with a qualifier in the first year, and the flexibility to work (partially) from home.
- Your salary and associated conditions are in accordance with the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU).
- You will receive a gross monthly salary ranging from € 2770,- (first year) to € 3539,- (fourth year).
- There are excellent benefits including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, and a solid pension scheme.
- A minimum of 232 leave hours in case of full-time employment based on a formal workweek of 38 hours. A full-time employment in practice means 40 hours a week, therefore resulting in 96 extra leave hours on an annual basis.
- Free access to sports facilities on campus.
- A family-friendly institution that offers parental leave (both paid and unpaid).
- You will have a training programme as part of the Twente Graduate School where you and your supervisors will determine a plan for a suitable education and supervision.
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages A4), emphasizing your specific interest, qualifications and your motivation to apply for this position.
- A Curriculum Vitae, including contact information for at least two academic references.
- If possible, please provide a transcript of grades of both your BSc and MSc diploma.
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