Doctoral scholarship holder Electrocatalysis

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Department: Chemistry/Biochemistry
Regime Full-time

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The research group ELCAT in the Faculty of Applied Engineering is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of electrocatalysis.

Position

• You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the field of electrocatalysis. Electrochemistry is gaining more and more attention as a potential alternative to several traditional industrial processes because of its positive impact on global greenhouse gas emissions (mainly CO₂), its ability to store periodic renewable energy and the production of alternative energy sources such as H₂.
• You compete for externally funded research grants.
• You will publish scientific articles and/or patents related to the research project.
• As a PhD candidate of ELCAT you also support a part of the general research and teaching tasks to support the good day-to-day functioning of the research group and the Faculty of Applied Engineering.
• You are also responsible for safety in the research labs, in particular with regard to chemicals.

Profile

• You hold a Master’s degree in industrial science/applied engineering: chemistry (industrial engineer), Master's degree in engineering: chemistry or materials science (civil engineering), Master in chemistry or equivalent through experience or you will have obtained it by the time you start work.
• You can demonstrate excellent study results.
• Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision .
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies .
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• You are enthusiast.
• You can communicate well, both in speaking and in writing.
• You are strong in planning and organizing, you can work independently.
• You don’t forget about safety and you have some good technical skills.

What we offer

• We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of 1 year. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed for another three years.
• The planned start date is 1 September 2021 (negotiable) or as soon as possible after that date.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
• You will do most of your work at Campus Drie Eiken in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here .

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 9 May 2021 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button, complete the online application form and be sure to include the following attachments: a motivation letter, your academic CV.
• The selection committee will review all of the applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision has been made, we will inform you about the next steps in the selection procedure. Please make a note of the following dates: 27 May 2021 (interview).
• 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 dr. Nick Daems, dr. Jonas Hereijgers or dr. Sofie Delanoye via elcat uantwerpen.be .

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