PhD: Membrane Engineering for Non-Aqueous Filtration

European Membrane Society; Rennes; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A French university is offering a PhD position focused on investigating membrane fouling mechanisms in non-aqueous media. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in chemical engineering or physical chemistry and possess a strong interest in experimental research. Responsibilities include conducting filtration experiments and studying fouling behavior. Fluency in English is essential for communication in academic contexts. Start date is set for October 2026, with applications through an online portal.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemical engineering, physical chemistry, or a related field.
• Enjoys hands-on experimental work and motivated by multidisciplinary topics.
• Comfortable communicating in English in a scientific context.

Responsibilities

• Investigate fouling mechanisms in non-aqueous media.
• Conduct filtration experiments using model foulants.
• Generate advances in understanding solvent/foulant/membrane interactions.

Skills

Hands-on experimental work

Communication in English

Experience with membrane processes

Education

Master’s degree in chemical engineering

Master’s degree in physical chemistry

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Dynamic light scattering

Zeta potential analysis

Electron microscopy

Job description

A French university is offering a PhD position focused on investigating membrane fouling mechanisms in non-aqueous media. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in chemical engineering or physical chemistry and possess a strong interest in experimental research. Responsibilities include conducting filtration experiments and studying fouling behavior. Fluency in English is essential for communication in academic contexts. Start date is set for October 2026, with applications through an online portal.