In collaboration of plasma physicists and fluid dynamics experts, we are starting a project on the interaction of atmospheric pressure non-thermal plasmas and water, relevant for the application of plasma in medicine. The project will focus on the plasma-induced flow in the liquid phase. The project involves the development of the setup and characterization of both the plasma and the plasma-induced flow. The project will be performed under joint supervision at TU/e. 

Your key responsibilities:

• Development of a plasma-water setup suitable for flow measurements but relevant for the application of plasma in medicine
• Development and usage of several setups for flow characterization.
• Discrimination between the various plasma components on the induced flow.
• Supervision of master and bachelor students within the project.
• Interaction with teams from the plasma physics and the flow community.
• Publication of scientific results in peer-reviewed journals and in conferences. We are aiming for at least 3 articles before the PhD thesis is written.

• You successfully completed higher education studies: Master of Science degree or Diploma.
• You have practical experience in flow or plasma physics research.
• Fluent in English, both in written and oral form.
• Able to write 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 with networking opportunities at national and international conferences.
• A full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate evaluation (go/no-go) after nine months.
• To develop your teaching skills, you will spend 10% of your employment on teaching tasks.
• To support you during your PhD and to prepare you for the rest of your career, you will make a Training and Supervision plan and you will have free access to a personal development program for PhD students (PROOF program).
• A gross monthly salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities.
• Additionally, an annual holiday allowance of 8% of the yearly salary, plus a year-end allowance of 8.3% of the annual salary.
• Should you come from abroad and comply with certain conditions, you can make use of the so-called '30% facility', which permits you not to pay tax on 30% of your salary.
• A broad package of fringe benefits, including an excellent technical infrastructure, moving expenses, and savings schemes.
• Family-friendly initiatives are in place, such as an international spouse program, and excellent on-campus children day care and sports facilities.