Development Engineer - Electrical Double Layer Modulated Catalysis - Leuven - Contract

ConSol Partners; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

ConSol Partners is seeking a Development Engineer - Electrical Double Layer Modulated Catalysis to design, execute and analyze electrochemical experiments on novel catalyst and device structures. The role offers an initial 1-year contract as a freelance consultant in Belgium, starting 1st November, 40 hours per week.

You will develop testing methodologies, operate impedance spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and document results for reports and

Qualifications

• Master-level technical/scientific degree in a relevant field.
• Good understanding of electrochemistry, electrostatics or thermochemical conversion.
• At least a first relevant experience through Master internship/thesis.
• A first relevant experience in labs is mandatory.
• You are pragmatic with a hands-on mindset and can explain complex topics clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze electrochemical and physicochemical experiments on novel catalyst and device structures.
• Develop testing methodologies to evaluate performance, stability, charge transport, and reaction behavior of advanced electrochemical systems.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment for electrochemical characterization, including impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, and related measurement techniques.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary researchers to interpret results and guide technology development.
• Document experimental findings, prepare technical reports, and contribute to project deliverables and publications.

Skills

Electrochemistry knowledge

Strong communication skills

Hands-on mindset

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering or similar

Tools

Impedance spectroscopy

Cyclic voltammetry setup

Job description

Development Engineer - Electrical Double Layer Modulated Catalysis

Initial 1 year contract (freelance/consultant) + potential extensions

1st November start

40 hours/week

The assignment

• Design, execute, and analyze electrochemical and physicochemical experiments on novel catalyst and device structures.
• Develop testing methodologies to evaluate performance, stability, charge transport, and reaction behavior of advanced electrochemical systems.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment for electrochemical characterization, including impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, and related measurement techniques.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary researchers in materials science, chemistry, device engineering, and catalysis to interpret results and guide technology development.
• Document experimental findings, prepare technical reports, and contribute to project deliverables, publications, and interactions with project partners.

Required knowledge and skills

• You have a technical/scientific oriented Master degree in Chemistry, Chemical engineering, Physics, Electrical engineering or similar.
• A good understanding of electrochemistry, electrostatics or thermochemical conversion.
• At least a first relevant experience through Master internship/thesis is mandatory.
• A first relevant experience in labs is mandatory.
• You are pragmatic and have an hands-on mindset.
• You have strong communication skills and can easily make complex topics understandable.