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The A-PECS research group at the Department of Bioscience Engineering in the Faculty of Science and the EnvEcon research team at the Department of Engineering Management in the Faculty of Business and Economics are looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of Design, upscaling and optimization of environmentally friendly and economically viable photo-electrochemical technologies
Position
- You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD grant application in the domain of design, upscaling and optimization of environmentally friendly and economically viable photo-electrochemical technologies
- You will assist in ongoing research projects on the design, optimization and upscaling of photo(electro)chemical technologies within the NANOlight consortium.
- You will publish scientific articles related to the research project.
- You are willing to assist in educational tasks.
Profile
- You hold a Master degree in (bioscience) engineering, chemical engineering, applied engineering or equivalent through experience; or you will have obtained it by the time you start to work.
- Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
- Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
- You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
- You can speak and write fluently in English.
- You meet the basic eligibility criteria of the National Science Foundation – Flanders (FWO) for PhD grant applications in 2026. This implies that you have graduated among the top of your class, that you will have been employed less than 18 months in a research position between the date of obtaining your Master’s degree and March 2nd 2026, and your Master’s degree has been obtained less than three years prior to that date.
- You have relevant experience with reactor design and photo(electro)chemistry.
- You show an interest in industrial chemical processes, process safety and experience with both is considered as a plus.
- You show interest in sustainable development and the transition to a more sustainable society.
- You show interest in cleantech and environmental technology.
- Experience or affinity with techno-economic assessment, life cycle assessment or quantitative sustainability assessments is considered a plus
What we offer
- We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of 1 year. We will evaluate the extension of the contract at the end of that year.
- The planned start date is 1 October 2025 or earlier if possible.
- Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
- You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
- You will do most of your work at the University of Antwerp Campus Groenenborger in a dynamic and stimulating working environment and in close collaboration with the Stadscampus.
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Want to apply?
- You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 23 June 2025(by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. Only if you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure.
- A motivation letter, explaining why your profile fits the job description. It should also include an explicit statement that you meet the eligibility criteria to apply for a PhD grant with the Flemish national funding agency.
- Your academic CV
- A weblink to a short video introducing yourself
- If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Prof. dr. Sammy Verbruggen (sammy.verbruggen@uantwerpen.be) or Prof. dr. Philippe Nimmegeers (philippe.nimmegeers@uantwerpen.be).
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