PhD Position In Engineering Science At University of Twente, Netherland
- PHD ON BIOPLASTIC MATERIALS PROCESSING
In
recent years a low-cost and fully recyclable thermoplastic material has been
produced from liquefied lignocellulosic biomass. Promising first results have
been acquired, employing the material both as a thermoplastic and as (part of)
a bio-composite, paving the way to a more in-depth analyses of the material and
the relation between process, structure and material properties.
This work will involve experimental activities covering a
variety of aspects related to the physicochemical characterization and processing
of the novel bio-based thermoplastic material aiming for its successful
application towards a fully recyclable coating or bio-composite with optimal
mechanical properties. In this 4-year project you will have the opportunity to
develop your PhD in the field of Bio-based materials, working in creative and
experienced research groups with extensive experience in practical research and
access to unique experimental infrastructure.
YOUR
PROFILE
For this position we are searching for an ambitious candidate
with a Master’s Degree in Polymer Engineering. A solid background in polymer
chemistry and engineering is essential.
- You have a
Master’s degree in Polymer Engineering
- You have
excellent research skills, eager to learn and improve
- You have
hands-on experience with experimental laboratory systems
- You are
curious, creative and can work independently
- You are a
team player and you thrive in a collaborative environment
- You posses
strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in English is
required, both spoken and written. You need to provide IELTS test results
(minimum score 6.5) or TOEFL-iBT (minimum score 90). The latter is not
necessary for native speakers of English or whose MSc program was in
English.
OUR
OFFER
- You will be
appointed on a fulltime position for four years.
- The
university offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues in a
stimulating scientific environment.
- The PhD
salary is € 2.541,- in the first year and increases to
€ 3.247,- in the fourth year.
- The offer
further involves: a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and
a year-end bonus of 8.3%, a solid pension scheme, a minimum of 29
holidays, and numerous professional and personal development programmes.
INFORMATION
AND APPLICATION
Your reaction should include an application/motivation
letter, emphasizing your specific interest and motivation, a detailed CV, an
academic transcript of B.Sc. and M.Sc. education and proof of IELTS or TOEFL
score (if necessary). In addition, we ask for contact information of 2
references. An interview and a scientific presentation will be part of the
selection procedure. Please submit your application before 15-8-2022 via the
provided button below.
For more information about the position, contact dr.ir. Martin van Drongelen
(m.vandrongelen@utwente.nl) or dr. M. Pilar Ruiz (m.p.ruizramiro@utwente.nl)
View Details And Apply
2. PHD POSITION “ENERGY HUBS FOR INTEGRATION OF LARGE-SCALE RENEWABLE ENERGY: MODELLING AND OPTIMIZATION OF AN ENERGY HUB”
The challenge
Increasing
decentralized power production from wind and solar are putting a strain on the
capacity of the electricity grid in different parts of the Netherlands.
Consequently, new projects cannot be connected to the grid preventing growth of
renewable energy production. Also, when power demand is exceeding the transport
capacity, an extra alternative electricity flow is needed to fulfil the power
demand. This could be solved by increasing capacity: grid expansion. However,
this is expensive and takes years of time to be realized. Although grid
expansion is inevitable in the long term, a solution is needed for a
short/medium term. If the copper route (i.e. reinforcing the grid by adding
more cabled) is not a viable option anymore, then an alternative route through
conversion to energy carrying molecules can be a solution. For this purpose we
need major breakthroughs, advanced technologies and new integrated renewable
energy systems for the energy hubs. Such an energy hub is a place where
different forms of sustainable generation, storage and conversion come together
to ensure a reliable supply of clean energy to customers in its surrounding.
Integrated networks of heat, gas and electricity systems
with innovative energy conversion and storage technologies are required for the
energy supply in our future cities, and without cooperation between very
different stakeholders this transition will not be possible. In the present
4-years project you will develop innovative strategies by developing models of
subsystems of energy hubs by combining energy carriers such as electricity,
heat and gas which these models can accurately simulate the dynamic behavior of
the system. Such models can either be used for the energy calculation tool, but
also as validation base for less complex models within an energy management
system (EMS) and explore if the models would fit to the current optimization
algorithms for use in such an EMS setting. The UT has developed a platform
for smart grid model predictive control called DEMKit. The PhD can work on
digital twin modelling and application of DEMKit.
The project is executed in close cooperation with
Alliander, TNO, Saxion University of Applied Sciences, EIGEN, Ventolines,
Recoy, Semper Power, PARKnCHARGE, ElaadNL, Over morgen, Connectr and Shared
Energy Platform. The project is funded by the MOOI-SIGOGE.
YOUR
PROFILE
- You hold a
MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sustainable
Energy Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics or in a field that is
closely related to this position.
- You are eager
to learn about modelling and analysis of energy systems, renewable power
generation, and energy conversion and storage technologies;
- You are eager
to learn about smart energy systems including different energy carriers
such as heat, electricity, gas and fuel.
- You are eager
to learn about working with simulation software packages and relevant
application toolbox, preferably in MATLAB/SIMULINK/ Python for the
simulation of supply and demand in sustainable energy systems over
time.
- Your writing
skills are good.
- You are a
creative person that shows initiative with a hands-on mentality.
- You have
excellent communication skills.
- You are
fluent in English, both spoken and written.
- A high degree
of responsibility and independence, while collaborating with close
colleagues, researchers and other university staff is strongly encouraged.
- Willing to be
involved in educational tasks.
OUR
OFFER
- We offer you
a PhD position in a challenging multidisciplinary project. The university
offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues and contacts with
industry and society
- A four-years
fulltime PhD position
- You will be
part of a dedicated team with which you will collaborate extensively with
industry
- A gross
salary between € 2.541 and € 3.247 per month
- An annual
holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, and an annual end of
year bonus of 8.3%
- A solid
pension scheme
- Minimum of 29
leave days in case of full-time employment.
- Professional
and personal development programs
- The
University of Twente is situated on a green and lively campus with lots of
facilities for sports and other extracurricular activities
INFORMATION
AND APPLICATION
You are welcome to contact Dr. Yashar Hajimolana
(s.hajimolana@utwente.nl, +31- 534898462), Dr. Gerwin
Hoogsteen (g.hoogsteen@utwente.nl), Prof. Johann Hurink
(j.l.hurink@utwente.nl) and Prof. Gerrit Brem (g.brem@utwente.nl) for any
questions you might have.
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply before
15th of August by sending:
·
a motivation letter
·
your CV, BSc and MSc transcripts and the names and
· contact information (telephone number and e-mail address) of two references.
View Details And Apply
3. PHD POSITION IN GERMANIUM PHOTODIODES
The
group of Integrated Devices and Systems (IDS) at the University of Twente (UT)
is part of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer
Science (EEMCS) and the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology. MESA+ is the
largest research institute of the UT. The institute trains graduate students
and PhD-students and conducts research in the fields of nanotechnology,
microsystems, materials science and microelectronics. Unique of MESA+ is its
multidisciplinary composition.
The IDS group has a vacancy for a PhD student to work on photodiode detectors
for photonic integrated circuits (PICS).
The aim of the project is to research and develop germanium photodiodes that
are sensitive in a broad spectral range encompassing visual to short-wavelength
light up to 1600 nm. The basic process will be a further development of our
broadband Ge-on-Si “PureGaB” diodes that have been demonstrated with
exceptional broadband responsivity and low dark currents. Concomitantly, the
diodes should be modified to allow integration in an existing waveguide
photonic circuit platform, and performance suitable for quantum computing
circuits is aspired. The PhD will focus on the device fabrication and work with
a postdoc for the design, characterization and optimization of the photodiodes.
They will work closely with 2 PhD’s already studying the application of pure
boron layers in other semiconductor devices.
This topic is part of a large European project with ten industrial and academic
partners with a strong international reputation in PIC research. We strive to
develop a unique PIC platform with functions enabled by hybrid integration of
waveguides, detectors and lasers. The students have full access to
state-of-the-art characterization equipment as well as the MESA+ Nanolab for
experimentation.
Type of work: 50% experimental device fabrication, 30%
material analysis, 20% optoelectronic characterization.
YOUR
PROFILE
- You are
highly motivated and an enthusiastic researcher.
- You have a
MSc degree in electrical engineering, nanotechnology, inorganic chemistry,
applied physics or a related topic, with excellent theoretical and
experimental skills.
- You have
proven affinity with materials science, preferably with semiconductors.
- You have good
team spirit and like to work in an internationally oriented environment.
- You are
proficient in English.
OUR
OFFER
- As a PhD
student at UT, you will be appointed to a full-time position for four
years, with a qualifier in the first year, within a very stimulating and
exciting scientific environment;
- The
University offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues;
- Your salary
and associated conditions are in accordance with the collective labour
agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU);
- You will
receive a gross monthly salary ranging from € 2.541,- (first year) to €
3.247,- (fourth year);
- There are
excellent benefits including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual
salary, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, and a solid pension scheme;
- A
family-friendly institution that offers parental leave (both paid and
unpaid);
- You will have
a training programme as part of the Twente Graduate School where you and
your supervisors will determine a plan for a suitable education and
supervision;
- We encourage
a high degree of responsibility and independence, while collaborating with
close colleagues, researchers and other staff.
INFORMATION
AND APPLICATION
Are you interested in this position? Please send your
application before August 31st and
include:
·
an application/motivation letter, emphasizing your
specific interest and motivation to apply for this position,
·
a detailed CV (resume),
·
a publication list,
·
contact details of at least 2 referees,
·
an academic transcript of B.Sc. and M.Sc. education,
·
and a TOEFL or IELTS score to verify sufficient mastering
of the English language.
An interview will be part of the selection procedure.
For more information about the position, please contact our secretary Mrs.
Kampman: secr-ids-eemcs@utwente.nl.
View Details And Apply
4. 2 PHD POSITIONS TRANSPORT IN SOFT POROUS MEDIA FOR ADVANCED GREASE LUBRICATION
Soft
porous media have the ability to retain and release fluids, depending on the
affinity between the fluid and the porous matrix, the geometry and elasticity
of the matrix, as well as external stimuli. Intensive research has been
dedicated in recent years to controlling wettability, adhesion, friction and
other (static) macroscopic properties of these materials in the context of
liquid-infused surfaces and functional coatings. In a new interdisciplinary
project between chemists, physicists and mechanical engineers and in
collaboration with industrial partners, we study with a team of three PhD
students the principles governing fluid transport and release within soft
porous media, such as lubrication greases for bearings. We will explore novel
strategies of lubrication using responsive polymer brushes with the ultimate
practical goal to provide pathways for better lubricants, e.g. for wind
turbines and electric vehicles.
2
PhD positions are available in the Physics of Complex Fluids group
at the University of Twente. In collaboration with a third PhD student who
focuses on surface and materials’ synthesis, your focus will be on the
characterization modelling of fluid transport in wetting oil films that are
stabilized by functionalized surfaces. Experiments will involve various optical
imaging (interferometry, ellipsometry, fluorescence) and advanced Atomic Force
Microscopy-based methods.
YOUR
PROFILE
- You have a
Master’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
- Excellent
communication in English and the willingness to collaborate in a team
(including external industrial partners) will be essential.
OUR
OFFER
- Fulltime
position for four years
- The
university offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic
colleagues in a stimulating scientific environment.
- The PhD
salary is € 2.541,- in the first year and increases to € 3.247,- in the
fourth year.
- A holiday
allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.
- The number of
holiday hours for full-time employment is 232 hours per calendar year.
- A personal
development program within the Twente Graduate School
INFORMATION
AND APPLICATION
Your reaction should include an application/motivation
letter, emphasizing your specific interest and motivation, a detailed CV, and
an academic transcript of B.Sc. and M.Sc. education. An interview and a
scientific presentation will be part of the selection procedure. Please apply
via the provided button below.
For more information about the position, you are encouraged to contact Prof.dr. Frieder Mugele.f.mugele@utwente.nl
5. PHD POSITION ON ACCUMULATION-MODE BIDISWITCH
FARM FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT BATTERY CHARGERS
The
power electronics & EMC (PE) group at the University of Twente has a
vacancy for a Ph.D. student in the project “Accumulation-Mode BIdiswitch FArm
for energy efficient battery chargers” (AMBIFAlent). This project aims to
investigate the physics of novel vertical bidirectional switches, in a trench
MOS process, to reduce the power consumption in battery chargers.
You will address device modelling and device (TCAD) simulation aspects of these
new nanoscale devices and perform extended electrical characterization of those
electron devices. A major challenge of your research is to develop novel power
semiconductor devices and perform electrical analysis of the envisaged devices.
The project is financed by the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research
(NWO) in the domain Applied and Engineering Sciences (TTW). You will carry out
the research at the University in Enschede, The Netherlands, and several
experienced supervisors (Dr. Ray Hueting, Prof. Gert Rietveld) will give you
daily guidance. Collaboration is an important aspect of the PhD position. You
will extensively collaborate with a PhD student and experiences scientific
staff members of the Mescoscale Chemical Systems (MCS) group, part of the
department of Science and Technology. In addition, you will work in close collaboration
with a wide span of companies such as IQE, Nexperia, and NXP Semiconductors.
Teaching activities will take 10%-20% of your time.
YOUR
PROFILE
- You are
highly motivated and an enthusiastic researcher (F/M).
- You have a
MSc degree in electrical engineering, nanotechnology, applied physics or a
related topic, with excellent theoretical, programming and experimental
skills.
- You have
shown strong affinity with semiconductors, semiconductor physics and
modelling.
- You have good
team spirit and like to work in an internationally oriented environment.
- You are
fluent in English.
OUR
OFFER
- As a PhD
student at UT, you will be appointed to a full-time position for four
years, with a qualifier in the first year, within a very stimulating and
exciting scientific environment;
- The
University offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues;
- Your salary
and associated conditions are in accordance with the collective labour
agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU);
- You will
receive a gross monthly salary ranging from € 2.541,- (first year) to €
3.247,- (fourth year);
- There are
excellent benefits including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual
salary, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, and a solid pension scheme;
- A
family-friendly institution that offers parental leave (both paid and
unpaid);
- You will have
a training programme as part of the Twente Graduate School where you and
your supervisors will determine a plan for a suitable education and
supervision;
- We encourage
a high degree of responsibility and independence, while collaborating with
close colleagues, researchers and other staff.
INFORMATION
AND APPLICATION
Are you interested in this position? Please send your
application before August 15th, 2022 and
include:
·
an application/motivation letter, emphasizing your
specific interest and motivation to apply for this position,
·
a detailed CV (resume),
·
a publication list,
·
contact details of at least 2 referees,
·
an academic transcript of B.Sc. and M.Sc. education,
·
and a TOEFL or IELTS score to verify sufficient mastering
of the English language.
An interview will be part of the selection procedure.
For more information about the position, please contact
our secretary Mrs. Lillian Hannink at e.m.hannink@utwente.nl
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