Postdoctoral scholarship holder plasma catalysis - materials-plasma interaction

Postdoctoral scholarship holder plasma catalysis - materials-plasma interaction

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Department: Department of Chemistry
Regime Full-time

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The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science is looking for a full-time (100%) postdoctoral scholarship holder in the field of plasma catalysis - materials-plasma interaction.

Position

• You will assist in ongoing research projects in studying synthesis-properties-performance correlation of different synthesized catalysts towards plasma catalytic CO₂ conversion and the activities of the LADCA (laboratory of Adsorption and Catalysis) research group. The project has a specific focus on analysing, evaluating and understanding the impact of synthesis conditions on materials properties and its subsequent impact on the electrical behaviour of the plasma and the yield of the plasma products.
• You will help coordinate project proposals in the field of materials research for plasma catalysis and contribute to attracting external funding.
• You will assist in the supervision of PhD candidates and other team members (e.g. bachelor and/or master students).
• You will participate in the provision of academic services: you will represent the research group both internally and externally, and so on.

Profile

• You hold a PhD in Chemistry, material science or chemical engineering (or you will have obtained it by the time you start work). Applicants with experience in plasma catalysis, in-situ analysis and/or electrical engineering in relation to plasma, are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies .
• Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision .
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• You can speak and write fluently in English and also express yourself in Dutch.
• You are a team player and communicate constructively with all involved project partners. You are willing to learn and grow as an individual but also as a team.

What we offer

• We offer a full-time appointment as a postdoctoral scholarship holder for a period of 12 months, which can be prolonged upon positive evaluation and depending on available funding.
• The planned start date is March 1^st 2025 or as soon as possible after that date.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for postdoctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
• You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• You will do most of your work at Campus Drie Eiken or Campus Groenenborger (after the move of the Department to the new chemistry building) in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here .

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including December 16^th 2024 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the ’Apply’ button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:
  • a motivation letter
  • your academic CV
  • Diploma certificates and transcripts - click here for the optional job application appendix for BAP.
• The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure. A limited number of candidates will be pre-selected for an interview, which will take place in the first 2 weeks of January 2025.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobsuantwerpen.be . If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact vera.meynenuantwerpen.be , Tel: +32 3 265 23 68.

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