PhD in Horizon Europe TRAMPOLINe Project: VITO invites applications for a PhD position under the TRAMPOLINe project, focusing on Next Generation Electrode Materials for Current and Emerging Microbial Electrochemical Technologies (METs). This initiative aims to develop sustainable solutions for pressing global environmental challenges while training young researchers in this innovative field.
PhD Scholarship Opportunity in Horizon Europe TRAMPOLINe Project
Designation
PhD Researcher
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| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Microbial Electrochemical Technologies (METs) |
| Location | VITO, Mol, Antwerp, Belgium |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Electrochemistry or related fields; advanced English proficiency; no prior PhD degree |
| Description | Develop next-generation MET electrode materials, including alternatives to PTFE binders and metal-based gas diffusion electrodes. Engage in exciting secondments at UAB and UniMiB. |
| How to Apply | Submit an online application via VITO’s website or EURAXESS, including a detailed CV, two reference letters, a motivation letter, and a signed eligibility statement. |
| Last Date to Apply | January 31, 2025, at 23:59 (Europe/Brussels) |
Research Area
The research will focus on developing sustainable alternatives to conventional materials used in microbial electrochemical technologies, exploring innovative electrode materials that can enhance performance and efficiency in various applications.
Location
The position is based at VITO, located in Mol, Antwerp, Belgium, with potential secondments at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain, and Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca, Italy.
Eligibility/Qualification
- Applicants must be doctoral candidates without a previously held doctoral degree.
- A master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Electrochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Technology, or a related field is required.
- Advanced English proficiency is essential, with certification necessary.
- Candidates should not have resided or worked in Belgium for more than 12 months in the past three years.
- Students in their final year are encouraged to apply.
Description
The selected candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Deepak Pant at VITO and collaborate with renowned professors from UAB and UniMiB. This scholarship offers a gross salary of approximately €3270/month plus allowances for mobility and family (if applicable). The research involves designing metal-based gas diffusion electrodes and developing tubular electrodes for microbial electrosynthesis and hydrogen generation.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should prepare their applications including:
- National ID/Passport
- Detailed CV
- Two reference letters
- A motivation letter
- A signed document certifying compliance with eligibility requirements.
Applications can be submitted online through the VITO website or Euraxess.
Last Date to Apply
All applications must be submitted by January 31, 2025, at 23:59 (Europe/Brussels).
