Functieomschrijving
The group's mission is to be among the world's top academic research groups in its field and to be leading in the development of novel technologies for new, highly efficient, inherently safe, and robust (micro)structured multiphase processing systems, which show the best productivity by a dedicated design of all relevant dimensions and optimum choice of dedicated operational procedures.
Project description
Carbon membranes are developed cia carbonization of a thermosetting polymer film. The tunability of carbon membrane structure for specific separations relies on several key factors: the careful selection of polymer precursors, which determine the functional groups and pore architecture, as well as the carbonization temperature and choice of sweep gas during the process.
These variables collectively influence membrane porosity, pore structure, and hydrophilicity. In our research, membranes tailored for various applications have been successfully fabricated through optimization of the carbonization temperature alone. Remarkably, this single parameter optimization has yielded membranes spanning a spectrum from hydrophilic to hydrophobic.
We are looking for a PhD candidate focusing on development of carbon molecular sieve membranes using machine learning modeling approaches.
Functie-eisen
We are looking for candidates with a MSc in chemical engineering or a MSc in Chemical Engineering with affinity to chemical technology/process technology.
The ideal candidate for the will have the follow skills, interest and expertise:
- Experience in membrane technology.
- Strong background in modeling of membrane properties.
- Knowledge about analytics in general is appreciated.
- Has interest in developing machine learning design of membranes.
Arbeidsvoorwaarden
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:
- Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate evaluation (go/no-go) after nine months. You will spend 10% of your employment on teaching tasks.
- Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale P (min. €2,770 max. €3,539).
- A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
- High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.
- An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
- An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
- A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates.
About us
Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.
The TU/e offers academic education that is driven by fundamental and applied research. We combine scientific curiosity with a hands-on mentality. Our educational philosophy is based on personal attention and room for individual ambitions and talents. Our research meets the highest international standards of quality. We push the limits of science, which puts us at the forefront of rapidly emerging areas of research.
The university is located near the central train station of Eindhoven and the Eindhoven city center. It is well connected to Eindhoven airport and Schiphol airport can be easily reached by train.
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conditions of employment..
The application should include a:
- A motivation letter, including the topic of your MSc thesis project.
- A curriculum vitae (including contact details of at least two references).
- A list of BSc and MSc courses and grades.
Review of applications will start as soon as applications are received and will continue until the position has been filled.
Both national and international applications to this advertisement are appreciated. Promising candidates will be contacted by email.
You can upload a maximum of 5 documents of up to 2MB each. Only applications that are submitted in this way are taken into account.
Het salaris bedraagt €2770 - €3539