PhD Candidate in Wastewater Treatment Plants: TU Delft is offering a PhD position focused on developing control strategies to reduce nitrous oxide (NāO) emissions from wastewater treatment plants (WWTP). The research combines computational modeling and laboratory experiments to mitigate these potent greenhouse gas emissions.
PhD Candidate in NāO Emissions Control from Wastewater Treatment Plants
Designation
PhD Candidate
Details Table
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Environmental Biotechnology |
| Location | Delft, Netherlands |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Masterās degree in relevant fields (Environmental Biotechnology, Microbiology, Environmental or Chemical Engineering) |
| Salary | ā¬3,059 to ā¬3,881 per month |
| Hours per Week | 38-40 |
| Employment Type | Full-time (1.0 FTE) |
Research Area
The research aims to develop a hybrid mechanistic and data-driven control algorithm to minimize NāO emissions, contributing to climate change mitigation.
Location
Delft, Netherlands, at TU Delft’s Faculty of Applied Sciences.
Eligibility/Qualification
- A Masterās degree in:
- Environmental Biotechnology
- Microbiology
- Environmental or Chemical Engineering
- Affinity towards control of biological processes.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Proficiency in English (TOEFL/IELTS requirements if applicable).
Description
This PhD project involves:
- Conducting approximately 50% of research through modeling and 50% through laboratory experiments.
- Developing and validating control strategies for NāO emissions.
- Collaborating with project partners and contributing to scientific publications.
- Starting expected between Q4 2025 ā Q1 2026.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply by uploading the following documents by 21 September 2025:
- CV
- Motivational letter
- Contacts of three references
Address your application to: Mario Pronk (m.pronk@tudelft.nl) and Michele Laureni (m.laureni@tudelft.nl).
Last Date to Apply
21 September 2025
For further details, consult the TU Delft Graduate Schools Admission Requirements.
