PhD Candidate in Wastewater Treatment Plants: TU Delft is offering a PhD position focused on developing control strategies to reduce nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions from wastewater treatment plants (WWTP). The research combines computational modeling and laboratory experiments to mitigate these potent greenhouse gas emissions.
PhD Candidate in N₂O Emissions Control from Wastewater Treatment Plants
Designation
PhD Candidate
Details Table
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Environmental Biotechnology |
| Location | Delft, Netherlands |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Master’s degree in relevant fields (Environmental Biotechnology, Microbiology, Environmental or Chemical Engineering) |
| Salary | €3,059 to €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 N₂O emissions, contributing to climate change mitigation.
Location
Delft, Netherlands, at TU Delft’s Faculty of Applied Sciences.
Eligibility/Qualification
- A Master’s 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 N₂O emissions.
- Collaborating with project partners and contributing to scientific publications.
- Starting expected between Q4 2025 – 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.
