We invite applications for a research position to study and investigate the effect of specific substances on the properties of gas separation membranes. It is not only key to understand how these substances affect the membrane properties, but also to develop strategies to solve any undesired effects. Furthermore, a second major goal is to develop new sustainable recipes for the preparation of membranes for gas separation applications. As you will closely work together with industrial partners, good communication and project management skills are key in this project.

You will be part of the European Membrane Institute Twente (EMI Twente) of the University of Twente, which is part of the research cluster Membrane Science and Technology. The EMI Twente aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry by translating academic know-how ultimately into new demonstrated products and processes for the industry. This is typically done in the form of bilateral confidential research and development projects.

As a researcher of the EMI Twente you are expected to perform research of high quality and to efficiently collaborate with industrial partners, contributing in that way to the success of the EMI Twente.

The successful candidate will be a motivated researcher with a PhD in chemical engineering or chemistry with strong affinity for membrane science and technology. Expertise and track record in synthesis and characterization of polymeric membrane materials and/or the formation of membranes are preferred. We expect a creative person that shows self-initiative with a hands-on mentality and independent team-oriented style of working. The candidate should have good communication skills backed with a good command of the English language.

For further information, you can contact Dr. Tymen Visser (t.visser@utwente.nl). Candidates are invited to upload their application at the UT web address (Vacancies Utwente), including a short motivation letter, references, and CV (including obtained degrees and publications, if any) to the application button below.

Review of candidates will start immediately and continue until the position has been filled.

The University of Twente offers a stimulating work environment in an area of applied, forefront research. You will have an employment contract for the duration of 1 year with an option for another year. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) of the Dutch Universities. Gross monthly salary depends on experience and qualifications and ranges from € 3111.- to € 4084.-  Additionally, the University of Twente provides excellent facilities for professional and personal development, a holiday allowance (amounts to 8%), an end-of-year bonus (amounts to 8.3%) and a number of additional benefits.

The University of Twente. We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over five faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. The University of Twente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research. 

Within the TNW Faculty (Faculty of Science & Technology) of the University of Twente some 700 staff members and 2000 students are involved in training and research on the interface of chemical technology, applied physics and biomedical technology. Fields of application include sustainable energy, process technology and materials science, nanotechnology and technical medicine. Research, which enjoys a high profile both at home and internationally, has been accommodated in the multidisciplinary research institutes MESA+ and MIRA. The faculty works together intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad and conducts extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders.