PhD: Electrically Driven Separation via Local pH Gradients

Delft University of Technology; Delft; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) invites applications for a PhD position focused on advancing electrically driven separation processes via local pH-gradient analysis. You will investigate interfaces at electrodes and membranes, develop models, and collaborate with industry partners to design efficient, sustainable separation technologies.

You will combine FLIM-based visualization with transport studies and membrane modification strategies, while contributing to education as a teaching

Qualifications

• MSc degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Applied Physics, Physical Chemistry or closely related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with electrochemical systems and/or electrically driven separation technologies.
• Knowledge of membrane processes, transport phenomena, advanced characterization techniques such as FLIM, and/or experience with 2D computational modeling.
• Experience with designing custom-built experimental set-ups.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Visualize and quantify local pH gradients using FLIM to understand their influence on separation performance and membrane durability.
• Elucidate transport phenomena in membranes by integrating experimental observations with advanced electrode characterization data.
• Develop membrane modification strategies to enhance performance, durability, and antifouling properties.
• Perform two-dimensional simulations of local pH gradients to link interfacial transport with system-level performance.

Skills

Electrochemistry

Membrane processes

FLIM analysis

2D modeling

Experimental setups

English communication

Education

MSc in Chemical Engineering/Process Engineering/Applied Physics/Physical Chemistry

Tools

FLIM

2D simulation (COMSOL)

Job description

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) invites applications for a PhD position focused on advancing electrically driven separation processes via local pH-gradient analysis. You will investigate interfaces at electrodes and membranes, develop models, and collaborate with industry partners to design efficient, sustainable separation technologies.

You will combine FLIM-based visualization with transport studies and membrane modification strategies, while contributing to education as a teaching