PhD in PFAS free membranes for use in electrolysers

Original title: PhD position: PFAS free membranes for use in electrolysers

• Hands-on experimental experience, with co-authorship of one or more scientific publications considered an advantage.
• A strong interest in fundamental science and a genuine curiosity about understanding the principles underlying new materials and technologies.
• High motivation for research, combined with a solid theoretical understanding of relevant scientific principles.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to plan your work, work independently, and communicate your progress clearly.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively as part of a diverse, interdisciplinary team.
• An employment contract for 12 months initially, to be extended for 3 more years upon satisfactory performance. This contract falls under the CLA of Dutch Universities;
• A salary between € 3.204,- and € 4.051,- gross per month, based on a full-time appointment (38 hours - PhD student);
• A holiday allowance (8%), an end-of-year bonus (8,3%), and an attractive pension scheme at ABP;
• Full reimbursement of public transport commuting costs for home-to-work travel;
• Flexible working hours: as a standard, you are entitled to a minimum of 29 leave days on the basis of a full-time working week of 38 hours; you can also save for extra leave, for example by working 40 hours a week, and in this way accrue an extra 96 leave hours, or exchange 96 leave hours for a 36-hour week.
• Lots of options when it comes to secondary employment conditions; we can, for example, discuss options for paid parental leave. Within our terms of employment individual choices model, you can exchange leave days and/or salary for benefits such as an advantageous sports subscription and bicycle scheme;
• If your work allows it, hybrid working is possible within the Netherlands;
• A home-working allowance (day and internet allowance) and attention for good workplaces.