The Membrane Science & Technology (MST) cluster of the University of Twente has a long, strong and pioneering history in membrane science and technology. The MST cluster is looking for an ambitious and inspiring colleague at the level of assistant professor to contribute to our research and education activities in the area of membrane process design.

Membrane processes have successfully entered several markets, e.g., gas separation, drinking water production and food processing, providing sustainable separation solutions. Further implementation of attractive membrane technology involves clever process design based on state-of-the-art membrane characteristics. The candidate will propose and investigate improvements and new designs of relevant separation processes, related to future challenges including water stress, resource recovery, concentrate disposal and reducing industrial process energy demands in an environmentally-friendly manner. Within your research line you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with the other staff members within the MST cluster that can bring in complementary expertise on membrane materials, process design, mass transport and applications.

In addition to research, you will significantly contribute to the education of our students, by coordinating, developing and teaching courses in the Bachelor and Master programmes of Chemical Engineering.

Moreover, you will actively contribute to a safe, inspiring and collaborative atmosphere within the MST cluster, the faculty of TNW and the university as a whole.

You should possess an excellent scientific track-record, as demonstrated by high-quality output in the form of publications, theses or other peer-reviewed materials. A successful candidate will also demonstrate their intrinsic motivation and strong abilities for teaching at the bachelor and master level. For this reason, the candidate is expected to be an excellent and motivational lecturer. To promote gender diversity in our team and research cluster, we specifically invite women to apply.

• You have a PhD in chemical engineering or a related discipline with a proven track record of scientific publications in the area of separation processes.
• You are motivated by practical applications of your research both in industry as well as society at large, with a focus on environmental and sustainability challenges.
• You have strong abilities for high-quality research, a clear vision for education and a strong affinity with teaching?
• You have a demonstrated ability of initiating research / research proposals and projects.
• You are a team worker, capable of strengthening the MST cluster.
• You are fluent in spoken and written English. Fluency, or willingness, to learn Dutch is an advantage.
• You have a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ, Dutch: BKO) or equivalent or are willing to acquire one within three years.

• We offer a fulltime, structural position, starting with a temporary appointment with the prospect of a permanent position after a positive evaluation.
• You will work in a lively, inspiring and dynamic working environment in an organization focusing on collaboration and inclusion, where you will have a high degree of responsibility and independence.
• Our terms of employment are in accordance with the Dutch Collective Labor Agreement for Universities (CAO) and include a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.3 %.
• Depending on your relevant background and experience, the gross monthly salary on a full-time basis ranges from € 3.974,- to € 6.181,-per month.
• A minimum of 29 leave days in case of full-time employment based on a formal workweek of 38 hours. A fulltime employment in practice means 40 hours a week, therefore resulting in 96 extra leave hours on an annual basis.
• A family-friendly institution that offers parental leave (both paid and unpaid) and career support for partners.
• Furthermore, we offer excellent professional and personal development programs.

The Membrane Science and Technology Cluster

Membrane science has been an important focus point at the University of Twente for over 50 years. Research and education on this important topic is embodied by the MST cluster, where over 60 researchers collaborate, sharing infrastructure, expertise and knowledge. The MST cluster has a flat organizational structure where all staff members are involved in strategic and organizational decisions. The aim of the MST cluster is to be the world leader in membrane education and research through: 1) The creation of an attractive, inclusive and stimulating research environment. 2) Training of students in a safe environment to become responsible engineers with a critical attitude. 3) Research that combines a high degree of novelty with clear societal relevance.

Faculty of Science and Technology

Our scientists are recognized worldwide for their high quality research. Within the Faculty of Science and Technology, research is focused on nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, clinical technology, sustainable energy technology and smart devices. There is a strong collaboration with industrial partners and other national and international research institutes. Research is funded to a large extent by industrial and other external partners, as well as science foundations. We offer a range of bachelor and master courses in Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, Biomedical Technology, Technical Medicine, Advanced Technology and a master in Nanotechnology.