PhD: Electrochemical Ammonia Synthesis in Ceramic Reactors

University of Groningen; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

232 vacation hours/year

End-of-year bonus 8.3%

Holiday allowance 8%

Development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Groningen invites applications for a PhD student position in the ENTEG institute to develop and evaluate (electro)catalysts for electrochemical ammonia synthesis in ceramic reactors. The project is part of HyNITROGEN, engaging in cutting-edge materials research with a strong international network.

The PhD candidate will synthesize and characterize catalysts, fabricate cells, and contribute to publications while also performing teaching activities (~10% of workload) and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related discipline.
• Analytical skills, initiative and creativity are highly desired.
• Excellent written and oral English communication is a prerequisite.

Responsibilities

• Synthesis and characterization of electrocatalysts at intermediate and high temperatures.
• Fabrication of single cells with targeted characteristics.
• Characterization of materials and interfaces for reaction mechanisms.
• Preparation of scientific articles and conference communications.
• Teaching activities (10% workload) and supervision of Bachelor and Master students.
• Contribute to the scientific and collaborative research environment in Chemical Engineering and ENTEG.

Skills

Analytical skills

Initiative

Creativity

English communication

Education

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related discipline

Job description

The University of Groningen invites applications for a PhD student position in the ENTEG institute to develop and evaluate (electro)catalysts for electrochemical ammonia synthesis in ceramic reactors. The project is part of HyNITROGEN, engaging in cutting-edge materials research with a strong international network.

The PhD candidate will synthesize and characterize catalysts, fabricate cells, and contribute to publications while also performing teaching activities (~10% of workload) and