The EPG group within the Applied Physics department seeks to hire an outstanding EngD candidate within the field of plasma physics.

This is a two-year program and leads to an Engineering Doctorate (EngD). An important part of the programme is the design project which will be performed at Wassenburg Medical and Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). The project is spread over two years and aims to develop your design engineers' abilities. In the project, a specific design objective must be reached within a restricted period of time and with limited means.

This EngD project is part of a large project that aims at the advancement of disinfection of medical equipment at several stages - the gas phase plasma and the plasma in interaction with water. The final goal is to maximize efficiency in conditions of small volume and high throughput.

Your key responsibilities:

• Design rules for plasma-enhanced water cleaning and development of a working prototype.
• Implementation of diagnostics as well as elements for the enhancement of the plasma system.
• In direct contact with a company, making sure that the prototype is usable in the current cleaning system.
• Collaboration with other students in the project as well as company engineers.

Your profile:

• You successfully completed higher education studies: Master of Science degree or Diploma in Applied Physics, Gaseous Electronics or Chemical Physics.
• You have practical experience in plasma physics research.
• Affinity with interdisciplinary research.
• Fluent in English, both in written and oral form.
• Able to write solid scientific texts in a reasonable amount of time.
• Ability for independent work as well as teamwork.

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an international setting with a close relationship to industry. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• Full-time employment for two years.
• Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
• To support you during your EngD and to prepare you for the rest of your career, you will have free access to a personal development program for EngD trainees (project management, writing skills, presentation skills etc. and In-house Dutch course).
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates.
• A creative working environment with state-of-the-art research facilities.
• Opportunities for professional development