Research Scientist / Senior Scientist

The Research Scientist will conduct cutting edge research in electrochemistry and electrochemical engineering, with applications in energy storage and conversion systems such as batteries, fuel cells, and electrolytic processes. The ideal candidate will combine strong fundamental understanding with practical engineering insight, contributing to the development of next-generation materials, devices, and diagnostic techniques. The position requires independence, creativity, and the ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary research team.

This position will be physically located in the Electrochemical Materials and Systems group, Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry at Eindhoven University of Technology.

An exciting position within an international yet personal university. You are right in the middle of the students, on a green campus within walking distance of the central station. Besides beautiful architecture, you will find varied workplaces and excellent sports facilities. We also offer you:

• A dynamic research environment working on frontier electrochemical energy technologies with access to state-of-the-art electrochemical, materials synthesis, and characterization facilities.
• Opportunities to collaborate with industry, national labs, and academic partners while developing original ideas and mentoring junior scientists.
• Support for professional development through a development plan and yearly evaluations.
• A meaningful job in a highly motivated team at a dynamic and ambitious University. The TU/e is located in one of the smartest regions of the world en part of the European technology hotspot ‘Brainport Eindhoven’; well-known because of many high-tech industries and start-ups. A place to be for talented scientists!
• A monthly salary of minimum €4,728 to maximum €6,433 for full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience (scale 11 collective labour agreement for Dutch Universities).
• In addition to vacation pay, a structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• A favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical.
• A selection model for additional fringe benefits.
• Working hours in consultation for an optimal work-life balance.
• Scope for your talent with advancement prospects and excellent development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops and coaching.
• Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home and the internet.
• A generous employer contribution to the favorable ABP pension plan.

Here you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to have more information about the position, please contact the hiring manager Prof.dr. Antoni Forner-Cuenca, a.forner.cuenca@tue.nl, phone: +31 40 247 6258.

For questions about the application process or the conditions of employment, please contact ms. Medea Weertman, HR-advisor, m.weertman@tue.nl.

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