We are looking for an excellent postdoc to investigate how flow geometries, membrane properties and operational conditions can improve the technology of acid-base flow batteries. The aim is to better understand transport of ions through the (bipolar) membranes and the associated non-idealities and develop strategies for enhancing the energy efficiency.
Requirements
- PhD degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, applied physics or similar
- Proven experience in simulating electrochemical systems
- Excellent publication record
- Experience in studying flow dynamics (either simulation or experiments) is considered a plus
- Knowledge of process technology and system-level thinking is considered a plus
- Experience in working at larger scale and/or industrial collaboration is considered a plus
- Pro-active and creative mind-set
- Fluent in English. Speaking Dutch is a plus
Benefits
- An excellent pension scheme via the ABP
- The possibility to compile an individual employment package every year
- Discount with health insurers on supplemental packages
- Flexible working week
- Every year, 232 leave hours (at 38 hours). You can also sell or buy additional leave hours via the individual choice budget
- Plenty of opportunities for education, training and courses
- Partially paid parental leave
- Attention for working healthy and energetically with the vitality program
