Job description
Motivated
by the global water demand challenge? Fascinated by water treatment
processes? Passionate about experimental and modeling studies? If so,
join our team in the Water Management Department!
Job description
Current membrane-based water treatment systems are essential for
producing high-quality drinking water; however, they generate side
streams containing elevated levels of emerging contaminants, such as
PFAS and other micropollutants. These concentrate streams are often
discharged into the environment without adequate treatment, posing risks
to public health and ecosystems. This project aims to address this
issue with ceramic nanofiltration technology for the safe management of
emerging contaminants from concentrate streams. This approach will
enhance clean water production and recover valuable resources. The
project aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals 6 (Clean Water
and Sanitation) and 13 (Climate Action), as well as HORIZON EUROPE
Cluster 6 (Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture, and
Environment).
The candidate will engage in studies focusing on
substrate characterization, membrane development, process investigation,
and post-processing activities. Key activities of the PhD project will
include
Selecting inorganic substrates for membranes, analyzing porosity, pore size distribution, and permeability;
Tuning the pore size of ceramic membranes;
Conducting performance mapping and parametrization tests with our crossflow filtration setup;
Carrying out instrumental characterization (e.g., SEM, AFM, zeta potential) and fouling analyses;
Performing molecular dynamics (MD) simulations and theoretical models for molecular-level interactions.
Job requirements
We are looking for our new colleague, who is a curiosity-driven person
interested in experimental and/or computational studies. Need-to-have
requirements are:
Master’s degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, applied physics, materials science and engineering, or related fields of expertise.
Prior research experience in at least one of the following areas: experimental, computational, or modeling studies.
Proven background and strong interest in water treatment processes and experimental studies.
Cooperating with group members from different fields of water management with excellent communication skills, including proficiency in written and spoken English.
Fundamental knowledge of separation and filtration techniques.
Doing a PhD at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a certain level
to ensure that the candidate is able to communicate and interact well,
participate in English-taught Doctoral Education courses, and write
scientific articles and a final thesis. For more details please check
the Graduate Schools Admission Requirements.
Nice-to-have requirements are:
Experience in lab- and/or pilot-scale experimental studies in membrane-based filtration. Laboratory experience, demonstrated through courses, internships, etc., is an advantage.
Experience in instrumental analysis (e.g., SEM, FTIR, and AFM).
Programming skills (e.g., MATLAB., Python, Julia) are preferable.
Previous experience in molecular dynamics simulations.
TU Delft
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As
creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech,
TU Delft is a top international university combining science,
engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education,
research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy,
climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our
engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in
business and in a social context.
At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage
to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value
different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work
more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more
just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology
to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you
to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.
Challenge. Change. Impact!
The Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences
The Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences (CEG) is committed
to outstanding international research and education in the field of
civil engineering, applied earth sciences, traffic and transport, water
technology, and delta technology. Our research feeds into our
educational programmes and covers societal challenges such as climate
change, energy transition, resource availability, urbanisation and clean
water. Our research projects are conducted in close cooperation with a
wide range of research institutions. CEG is convinced of the importance
of open science and supports its scientists in integrating open science
in their research practice. The Faculty of CEG comprises 28 research
groups in the following seven departments: Materials Mechanics
Management & Design, Engineering Structures, Geoscience and
Engineering, Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Transport & Planning,
Hydraulic Engineering and Water Management.
Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences.
Conditions of employment
Doctoral candidates will be offered a 4-year period of employment in
principle, but in the form of 2 employment contracts. An initial 1,5
year contract with an official go/no go progress assessment within 15
months. Followed by an additional contract for the remaining 2,5 years
assuming everything goes well and performance requirements are met.
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour
Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from € 2872 per month in
the first year to € 3670 in the fourth year. As a PhD candidate you will
be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate
School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team
of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor. The Doctoral Education
Programme is aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related
and research skills.
The TU Delft offers a customisable
compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work
costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.
For international applicants, TU Delft has the Coming to Delft Service.
This service provides information for new international employees to
help you prepare the relocation and to settle in the Netherlands. The
Coming to Delft Service offers a Dual Career Programme for partners and they organise events to expand your (social) network.
Additional information
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Begüm Tanis M.B.Tanis@tudelft.nl.
Application procedure
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply before 29 November 2024 via the application button and upload:
A motivation letter (maximum one page) covering your interest in this project and relevant experience, your CV, copies of your Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees with their transcripts (if the documents are not in English or Dutch, English translated versions of the documents are requested). If possible, add a link to your MSc thesis.
Contact information for two referees we can contact for feedback.
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