PhD Position Hydrogen-based Novel Flow Battery Technology (Delft, NL, 2628 CD)

Qabird; Delft; On-site; EUR 34,138 - 43,311; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Flexible work schedules

Discounts on health insurance

TU Delft Graduate School access

Industry collaborations

Job summary

TU Delft is seeking a PhD candidate to develop inorganic, hydrogen‑based flow batteries with high power and energy density. The role focuses on stack-level demonstration and long‑term stability assessment, collaborating with partner universities and industry to benchmark across chemistries.

The position includes a 4‑year PhD track with two contracts, relocation support via TU Delft’s programs, and a flexible compensation package.

Qualifications

• MSc degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, applied chemistry, applied physics, or a related field.
• Experience working with energy technology and laboratory experimentation.
• Proven experimental skills in electrochemistry or related engineering.
• Knowledge of engineering or process technology.
• Excellent academic record.
• Pro-active and creative mindset.
• Fluent in English; Dutch language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments and develop experimental protocols for flow batteries.
• Analyze data, model performance, and optimize battery configuration for high power and energy density.
• Collaborate with industrial partners and academic colleagues to benchmark results across chemistries.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and technical publications.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to design reviews.

Skills

Experimental design

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

MSc in chemical engineering or related field

Tools

Electrochemistry lab equipment

Job description

Job description

Energy storage is indispensable for bridging electricity consumption with intermittent renewable energy supply. This project focuses on developing inorganic, hydrogen‑based flow batteries with high power and energy density.

The role involves demonstrating this technology at stack level, studying the configuration of alkaline H2‑I2 batteries, evaluating long‑term stability, and comparing results with other flow battery chemistries developed by partner universities and industry. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with partners across the project to evaluate technology for ultra‑long energy storage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments and develop experimental protocols for flow batteries.
• Analyze data, model performance, and optimize battery configuration for high power and energy density.
• Collaborate with industrial partners and academic colleagues to benchmark results across chemistries.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and technical publications.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to design reviews.

Requirements

• MSc degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, applied chemistry, applied physics, or a related field.
• Experience working with energy technology and laboratory experimentation.
• Proven experimental skills in electrochemistry or related engineering.
• Knowledge of engineering or process technology.
• Excellent academic record.
• Pro‑active and creative mindset.
• Fluent in English; Dutch language skills are a plus.
• Availability to start in Q4 2026.

Benefits and Conditions

• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities: €3059–€3881 gross per month, plus 8 % holiday allowance and 8.3 % end‑of‑year bonus.
• 4‑year PhD position with 2 contracts: an initial 1.5‑year contract followed by a 2.5‑year contract contingent on performance.
• Customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and monthly cost contributions.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Relocation support through TU Delft’s Coming to Delft Service and dual‑career programme for accompanying partners.
• Access to the TU Delft Graduate School and a dedicated Doctoral Education Programme.
• Opportunities to collaborate with industrial partners such as Aquabattery, Elestor, and Ore Energy.
• Full‑time (38 h) employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TU Delft creates equal opportunities and encourages women to apply.

This position remains open until 30 August 2026.