2 PhD Positions Electrocatalysis: The PCS group at the University of Twente has 3 Ph.D. vacancies in the fields of electrocatalysis and photocatalysis. Please find below the short descriptions of the positions and whom to contact if you are interested!
Summary Table:
| Position | Study Area | Number of Vacancies | Contact Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrocatalysis | Carbon-based Electrodes for CO2 Conversion | 2 PhD Positions | Marco Atomare (email: rvaitomare@utwente) and Georgios Katsouks (email: gkatsoulls@utwente) |
| Photocatalysis | Membrane-based Wastewater Purification | 1 PhD Position | Guido Mul (email: G.Mul@utwente.nl) |
Study Area: The scholarship positions are available in the fields of Electrocatalysis and Photocatalysis.
Scholarship Description: Electrocatalysis (2 PhD Positions): In partnership with collaborators from several renowned universities and technology providers, the PCS group at the University of Twente offers two Ph.D. positions to develop durable carbon-based electrodes for the electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2RR) into platform chemicals, namely formic acid and formaldehyde. The research also involves developing a catalytic route for selective formic acid reduction to formaldehyde and exploring value-added oxidation reactions, such as the oxidative valorization of biobased acids. One Ph.D. position aims to validate the feasibility of carbon-based electrodes for stable and selective CO2 conversion, including material and reactor design and process parameter optimization. The other position seeks to enhance the understanding of fundamental steps leading to selective cathodic or anodic transformations using advanced spectroscopic techniques. For more details, please contact Marco Atomare (email: rvaitomare@utwente) and Georgios Katsouks (email: gkatsoulls@utwente).
Photocatalysis (1 PhD Position): In collaboration with partners from the ARC CBBC (Advanced Research Center Chemical Building Blocks Consortium) and the Inorganic Membranes group at UT, this project focuses on developing novel concepts for the purification of extensive amounts of contaminated wastewater. The sustainable treatment technology combines membranes with photocatalysts, accommodating a wide range of organic content and large wastewater volumes. Challenges include understanding photocatalyst functionalities in substrate-specific oxidation processes, optimizing the incorporation of photocatalyst particles in membrane structures, and designing the purification process. If you are interested in this position, please contact Guido Mul (email: G.Mul@utwente.nl).
Eligibility: To be eligible for these scholarship positions, candidates should possess the necessary qualifications and meet the requirements specified for each Ph.D. position. Please refer to the specific position descriptions for detailed eligibility criteria.
Required Documents: Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts and Certificates
- Reference Letters (if specified for a particular position)
- Any additional documents mentioned in the specific position descriptions.
How to Apply: To apply for these scholarship positions, please send your application, including all required documents, to the designated contact person for each position. Make sure to follow the application guidelines provided in the position descriptions.
Last Date: Until position filled.
Please ensure that your application is submitted by this date to be considered for these exciting research opportunities. Don’t miss the chance to contribute to cutting-edge research in electrocatalysis and photocatalysis at the University of Twente!
