Postdoctoral researcher: Graphite from Renewable Aromatic Hydrocarbons

University of Groningen; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation hours

Bonus

Development

Job summary

The University of Groningen invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the Green Chemical Reaction Engineering group led by Prof. Peter J. Deuss.

The project focuses on characterizing and converting isolated carbon streams into mesophase carbon and graphitic materials for carbon fibre applications. The successful candidate will plan and execute experimental work, report findings, and present at project meetings while collaborating to keep the laboratory facilities running and ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience with carbon-based materials and their characterization.
• Knowledge of handling different reactor setups.
• Experience with working safely in a chemical laboratory.
• Good communication skills, orally and written.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experimental work based on the project description.
• Communicate findings to the project team in reports and presentations.
• Participate in research activities to maintain laboratory facilities.

Skills

Carbon-based materials

Characterization

Reactor knowledge

Laboratory safety

Communication

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Groningen Research Field Engineering » Materials engineering Engineering » Chemical engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 17 Oct 2026 - 22:00 (UTC) Country Netherlands Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Not Applicable Hours Per Week 38.0 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

A postdoctoral position is available in the Green Chemical Reaction Engineering group of Prof. Peter J. Deuss, where the postdoc is expected to characterize and convert isolated and purified carbon streams to mesophase carbon and graphitic materials for carbon fibre applications.

What are you going to do?

Graphite is considered a critical material for Europe because it is essential for strategic clean-tech and multiple industrial applications, while Europe is highly dependent on imports with concentrated supply risks. The Graphene project is a partnership between BioBTX, Teijin Europe, ISPT, the university of Groningen and the Hanze University of Applied Science, which aims to develop and optimize the production of graphite from side-streams from the BioBTX Integrated Cascading Catalytic Pyrolysis process based on waste plastics.

Expected:

• Plan and execute experimental work based on the description above.
• Communicate finding to the project team in written report form and via presentations at project meetings.
• Participate in research activities within the research group, participating in general activities to keep the laboratory facilities running.
• Experience with carbon-based materials and their characterization.
• Knowledge of handling different reactor setups.
• Experience with working safely in a chemical laboratory environment.
• Good communication skills, orally and written.

Additional Information

What can you expect from us?

• 232 vacation hours per year, based on a 38-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). You can also work more or fewer hours in exchange for more or fewer free hours. For example, with a 40-hour workweek, you save 96 extra free hours, and with a 36-hour workweek, you lose 96 hours.
• End-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 8% holiday allowance.
• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.

Selection process

Interested?

Information about applying

When scheduling meetings, we will take your schedule into account as much as possible. The University of Groningen considers social safety important. We strive to be a university where staff and students feel respected and at home, regardless of differences in background, experiences, perspectives, and identity. For more information, see also our page about our diversity policy .

Our selection procedure follows the guidelines of the NVP application code

Acquisition is not appreciated.

Additional comments

Do you have any questions or need more information?

Questions about the content of the job?
Peter Deuss (Full Professor): [e-mail]

Questions about your application process?
Peter Deuss (Full Professor): [e-mail]