PhD: Electrochemical Separation via Local pH Gradients

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft); Netherlands; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) invites applications for a PhD candidate position in the CaSE group. You will study electrically induced pH gradients at membranes and electrodes, using FLIM and modeling to enhance separation performance in a collaborative, multi-partner project.

You will contribute to education by supervising bachelor and master projects while collaborating with industry partners. The role offers a 4-year contract under Dutch university standards.

Qualifications

• MSc in Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
• Hands-on experience with electrochemical systems or electrically driven separation technologies.
• Knowledge of membrane processes, transport phenomena and advanced characterization (e.g., FLIM).
• Experience designing custom-built experimental setups.
• Strong command of English, written and spoken, in international research settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on electrically induced pH gradients at interfaces.
• Collaborate with TU Delft CaSE team and external partners to define user-applications.
• Develop 2D simulations linking interfacial transport to system performance.
• Contribute to education by teaching assistant duties and supervising theses.

Education

MSc degree in Chemical Engineering

Hands-on electrochemical systems experience

Knowledge of membrane processes and transport phenomena

Experience with designing custom-built experimental set-ups

Strong written and verbal English

Tools

FLIM

2D computational modeling

Job description

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) invites applications for a PhD candidate position in the CaSE group. You will study electrically induced pH gradients at membranes and electrodes, using FLIM and modeling to enhance separation performance in a collaborative, multi-partner project.

You will contribute to education by supervising bachelor and master projects while collaborating with industry partners. The role offers a 4-year contract under Dutch university standards.