PhD Candidate | Department of Circular Chemical Engineering | Circular Plastics team
€ 2.901 - € 3.707 per maandTijdelijk
Maastricht University (UM)
PhD Candidate in developing sustainable and fire-safe plastics based on fully organic phosphorus-sulfur compounds The Circular Plastics research group at Maastricht University is looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our team in developing a new generation of sustainable flame retardants for polyolefins with improved mechanical recycling performance. Job Description
Join our cutting-edge project focused on advancing the future of flame retardant (FR) plastics! We are seeking a motivated PhD candidate to explore the degradation, processing, and recycling of polypropylene (PP) combined with innovative phosphorus-sulfur flame retardants. Despite their promising performance at low concentrations, P-S FRs are not yet commercially viable due to unknown decomposition mechanisms that hinder recyclability. This interdisciplinary research aims to unravel these mechanisms and establish a scientific foundation for developing new PP/FR materials with improved recyclability, ultimately contributing to sustainable practices in electronics and transportation industries. In the SuFiP-S project, we have built a focused consortium composed of academia and industry to tackle these challenges. The PhD will thus be working in close collaboration with leading experts in the field to create state-of-the-art insights with immediate technological impact. In this project, your responsibilities will entail:
You are self-motivated, autonomous, open-minded, hands-on, and communicative, with good interpersonal skills, and interested in working in an international research environment. Furthermore, the requisites for this position are:
As a PhD Candidate at the Faculty of Science & Engineering , you will be employed by the most international university in the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In addition, we offer you:
Why work at Maastricht University? At Maastricht University (UM), everything revolves around the future. The future of our students, as we work to equip them with a solid, broad-based foundation for the rest of their lives. And the future of society, as we seek solutions through our research to issues from all around the world. Our six faculties combined provide a comprehensive package of study programmes and research. In our teaching, we use the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. Students work in small groups, looking for solutions to problems themselves. By discussing issues and working together to draw conclusions, formulate answers and present them to their peers, students develop essential skills for their future careers. With over 22,300 students and more than 5,000 employees from all over the world, UM is home to a vibrant and inspiring international community. Are you drawn to an international setting focused on education, science and scholarship? Are you keen to contribute however your skills and qualities allow? Our door is open to you! As a young European university, we value your talent and look forward to creating the future together. Click here for more information about UM. Faculty of Science and Engineering
At the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE), we focus on themes such as circularity and sustainability, future farming, digitisation and (scientific) instrument development. FSE's leading projects, like the Einstein Telescope Pathfinder, are sure to grab anyone's attention. The faculty is a vibrant hub of education and research in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS). At FSE, over 450 staff members and 3700 students gather to explore e exciting interdisciplinary research and educational programmes. Feel welcome, be part of our team and put your brilliant mind to work! FSE at the Brightlands Campuses
Maastricht, Sittard-Geleen, Heerlen, and Venlo, the home of four creative Brightlands campuses, are bustling with 30,000 entrepreneurs, researchers, and students working diligently to solve global challenges. The Faculty of Science and Engineering is active on all four Brightlands campuses, and this is where our impact reaches its peak. To give you an idea of what is happening at each campus: Sittard-Geleen is home to the largest chemical site in the Euregion, while Venlo is a large hub for agri-food innovation. Maastricht is the site of the Health Campus, and Heerlen is the place to be for Smart Services. Department of Circular Chemical Engineering – Circular Plastics team
Circular Plastics focuses on polymer engineering and science to improve the recycling of plastics, with an emphasis on mechanical recycling. Scientifically, we investigate polymers from macromolecular interactions up to macroscopic behaviour in both liquid and solid states to identify where and how recycled plastics can be enhanced. Industrially, we translate this science into applications to support companies in increasing both the quality and quantity of plastics recycling. Curious?
Are you interested in this exciting position but still have questions? Feel free to contact assistant professor Dr. Ali Gooneie at Het emailadres op academictransfer.com bekijken for more information. Applying?
Or are you already convinced and ready to become our new PhD Candidate | Department of Circular Chemical Engineering | Circular Plastics team? Apply now for this position. We accept applications until the vacancy is filled. Please upload your CV, motivation letter, grade list, and publication list. Also, please upload a short essay (max 500 words) explaining how your background is specifically suitable for this position. Note that incomplete applications will not be considered. The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized. Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.
Join our cutting-edge project focused on advancing the future of flame retardant (FR) plastics! We are seeking a motivated PhD candidate to explore the degradation, processing, and recycling of polypropylene (PP) combined with innovative phosphorus-sulfur flame retardants. Despite their promising performance at low concentrations, P-S FRs are not yet commercially viable due to unknown decomposition mechanisms that hinder recyclability. This interdisciplinary research aims to unravel these mechanisms and establish a scientific foundation for developing new PP/FR materials with improved recyclability, ultimately contributing to sustainable practices in electronics and transportation industries. In the SuFiP-S project, we have built a focused consortium composed of academia and industry to tackle these challenges. The PhD will thus be working in close collaboration with leading experts in the field to create state-of-the-art insights with immediate technological impact. In this project, your responsibilities will entail:
- Design and perform experiments using polymer processing equipment and physicochemical characterization techniques.
- Develop fundamental scientific insights into the decomposition reactions of FRs in PP.
- Study the mechanical recycling performance of FR plastics.
- Design new FR molecules and formulations for better recycling.
- Present your work at international conferences, SuFiP-S consortium meetings, and other events.
- Write scientific papers for international peer-reviewed journals.
- Provide teaching assistance and/or supervision of students.
You are self-motivated, autonomous, open-minded, hands-on, and communicative, with good interpersonal skills, and interested in working in an international research environment. Furthermore, the requisites for this position are:
- You hold a master's degree in Polymer Science, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering.
- Experience and a good understanding of physicochemical characterization techniques such as rheology, DSC, TGA, FTIR, GPC, SEM, and AFM.
- Good knowledge of polymer processing and recycling.
- Ability to plan and conduct activities in the lab, such as polymer processing, chemical reactions, and physicochemical analysis, following all the safety regulations.
- Previous experience with polyolefins and/or their FR systems is a plus.
- Knowledge of computational chemistry (modelling of chemical reactions) is a plus.
- Fluency in English (written and oral).
As a PhD Candidate at the Faculty of Science & Engineering , you will be employed by the most international university in the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In addition, we offer you:
- Good employment conditions. The position is graded according to UFO profile PhD Candidate, with corresponding salary from €2901,00 in the first year and €3707,00 gross per month in the fourth year (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.
- An employment contract for a period of 12 months with a scope of 1,0 FTE. Upon a positive evaluation, an extension of 3 years will follow.
- At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is of utmost importance, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it. You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this. If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you choose to accumulate compensation hours, an additional 12 days will be added. Furthermore, you can personalize your employment conditions through a collective labor agreement (CAO) choice model.
- As Maastricht University, we offer various other excellent secondary employment conditions. These include a good pension scheme with the ABP and the opportunity for UM employees to participate in company fitness and make use of the extensive sports facilities that we also offer to our students.
- Last but certainly not least, we provide the space and facilities for your personal and professional development. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and supporting various well-established initiatives such as 'acknowledge and appreciate'.
Why work at Maastricht University? At Maastricht University (UM), everything revolves around the future. The future of our students, as we work to equip them with a solid, broad-based foundation for the rest of their lives. And the future of society, as we seek solutions through our research to issues from all around the world. Our six faculties combined provide a comprehensive package of study programmes and research. In our teaching, we use the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. Students work in small groups, looking for solutions to problems themselves. By discussing issues and working together to draw conclusions, formulate answers and present them to their peers, students develop essential skills for their future careers. With over 22,300 students and more than 5,000 employees from all over the world, UM is home to a vibrant and inspiring international community. Are you drawn to an international setting focused on education, science and scholarship? Are you keen to contribute however your skills and qualities allow? Our door is open to you! As a young European university, we value your talent and look forward to creating the future together. Click here for more information about UM. Faculty of Science and Engineering
At the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE), we focus on themes such as circularity and sustainability, future farming, digitisation and (scientific) instrument development. FSE's leading projects, like the Einstein Telescope Pathfinder, are sure to grab anyone's attention. The faculty is a vibrant hub of education and research in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS). At FSE, over 450 staff members and 3700 students gather to explore e exciting interdisciplinary research and educational programmes. Feel welcome, be part of our team and put your brilliant mind to work! FSE at the Brightlands Campuses
Maastricht, Sittard-Geleen, Heerlen, and Venlo, the home of four creative Brightlands campuses, are bustling with 30,000 entrepreneurs, researchers, and students working diligently to solve global challenges. The Faculty of Science and Engineering is active on all four Brightlands campuses, and this is where our impact reaches its peak. To give you an idea of what is happening at each campus: Sittard-Geleen is home to the largest chemical site in the Euregion, while Venlo is a large hub for agri-food innovation. Maastricht is the site of the Health Campus, and Heerlen is the place to be for Smart Services. Department of Circular Chemical Engineering – Circular Plastics team
Circular Plastics focuses on polymer engineering and science to improve the recycling of plastics, with an emphasis on mechanical recycling. Scientifically, we investigate polymers from macromolecular interactions up to macroscopic behaviour in both liquid and solid states to identify where and how recycled plastics can be enhanced. Industrially, we translate this science into applications to support companies in increasing both the quality and quantity of plastics recycling. Curious?
Are you interested in this exciting position but still have questions? Feel free to contact assistant professor Dr. Ali Gooneie at Het emailadres op academictransfer.com bekijken for more information. Applying?
Or are you already convinced and ready to become our new PhD Candidate | Department of Circular Chemical Engineering | Circular Plastics team? Apply now for this position. We accept applications until the vacancy is filled. Please upload your CV, motivation letter, grade list, and publication list. Also, please upload a short essay (max 500 words) explaining how your background is specifically suitable for this position. Note that incomplete applications will not be considered. The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized. Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.
Vacature geplaatst op 2 maanden geleden
Soortgelijke banen die u mogelijk interesserenOp basis van de vacature PhD Candidate | Department of Circular Chemical Engineering | Circular Plastics team in Noorwegen
€ 2.872 - € 3.670 per maand
...adaptable and circular epoxy... ...composites. The PhD student will... ...Science and Engineering. The part on... ...Chemistry, Chemical Engineering... ...part of our team and put your... ...Services. Department The... ...engineering plastics and biomedical... ...description of the candidate”, above)....PhDTeamMet contractFulltimePer direct beginnenThuiswerkPloegendienst€ 4.537 - € 6.209 per maand
...edge within the circular plastics ecosystem by... ...evaluate physical-chemical performance... ...and PhD students alike... ...degree in Polymer Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical... ...part of our team and put your brilliant... ...Part of the Department of Circular... ...and external candidates. In case of...PhDTeamMet contractFulltimeThuiswerk€ 2.872 - € 3.670 per maand
...CO2 into sustainable chemicals a reality? Job description... ...cell. This PhD project is part of the... ...closely with another PhD candidate in this project (working... ...degree, in chemical engineering, process technology, mechanical... ...with an excellent team of supervisors,...PhDTeamMet contract€ 4.537 - € 6.209 per maand
The Circular Plastics research group at Maastricht... ...to join our team in... ...of Science and Engineering located at Brightlands... ...skills: A PhD degree in... ...Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical... ...Services. Department of Circular... ...for external candidates. We accept...PhDTeamMet contractFulltimeThuiswerk€ 2.901 - € 3.707 per maand
...looking for a PhD researcher to... ...techniques for plastic recycling. Then... ...in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials... ...offer As a PhD candidate at the... ...be part of our team and put your brilliant... ...The Chair of Circular Plastics Part of the Department of Circular...PhDTeamMet contractFulltimeThuiswerk€ 3.350 - € 6.325 per maand
...voor verschillende industrieën zoals bijvoorbeeld verpakkingen en verpakkingsmaterialen. Ter uitbreiding van het team zijn ze op zoek naar een Chemical Engineer. Met een eigen Experience Center en R&D wordt er continu gewerkt aan verbetering en innovatie. Door de...TeamStageSynsel
Noorwegen15 dagen geleden€ 3.320 - € 6.330 per maand
...belangrijk vindt. Daarom zul je wanneer je bij dit bedrijf werkt als Chemical Engineer te maken hebben met geavanceerde productiemachines en... ...projectmanagement je bent resultaatgericht en weet als mensenmanager je team te motiveren je bent een verbinder en weet je stakeholders...TeamStageSynsel
Noorwegen15 dagen geleden€ 2.872 - € 3.670 per maand
...developing a groundbreaking PhD thesis, the selected candidate will focus on two tasks... ...a central component in circular energy hubs, reduce carbon... ...individual to join our research team. You are an exceptional Master's graduate in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,...PhDTeamMet contractFulltime- ...join our Sustainability Risk Team. The banking sector is situated... ...areas of climate change, the circular economy and social impact.... ...part of Central Risk Management department, that is besides sustainability... ...on your resume: Master's or PhD degree in economics, finance,...PhDTeamThuiswerkPloegendienst
- ...Department The Analytical Technology department... ...solutions for the circular economy, in... ...markets. The Chemical Characterization Laboratories... ...(MC) team, we are currently... ...equivalent degree / PhD in Analytical Science... ...Netherlands Candidates not meeting desired...PhDTeam
- ...parameters for circular use of slags... ...also involve 3 PhD positions.... ...interpretation in terms of chemical phase... ...laboratory at the same department, and shares... ...of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry.... ...motivated candidates with a PhD degree... ...team, and the ability...PhDTeamMet contractFulltimeThuiswerk
€ 2.872 - € 3.670 per maand
...peatlands? Then this PhD position might be... ...)degradation of chemicals and improvement of... ...agriculture, biobased circular industry,... ...take place at the Department of Freshwater and... ...with the program team. Furthermore, we expect... ...invite potential candidates for interviews soon...PhDTeamMet contractFulltime€ 3.693 - € 5.737 per maand
...emissions, and actively support a circular economy. Working with the... ...do that in multidisciplinary teams with different experts with... ...projects in the field of systems engineering for greenhouse horticulture.... .... You preferrable have a PhD with some years of work experience...PhDTeamMet contractFulltime- ...chemische stoffen. Ze beschikken over meer dan 30 jaar ervaring in chemie en lopen voorop in innovatie. Als Chemical Engineer kom je terecht in een gezellig team bestaand uit 10 collega's. Het bedrijf biedt goede mogelijkheden om jezelf verder te ontwikkelen en door te...TeamFulltime
€ 3.320 - € 6.330 per maand
...voor verschillende industrieën zoals bijvoorbeeld verpakkingen en verpakkingsmaterialen. Ter uitbreiding van het team zijn ze op zoek naar een Chemical Engineer. Met een eigen Experience Center en R&D wordt er continu gewerkt aan verbetering en innovatie. Door de...TeamFulltime€ 3.320 - € 6.330 per maand
...klanten om te kijken hoe de systemen zo optimaal mogelijk kunnen worden aangesloten op hun wensen. Als Chemical Engineer kom je terecht in een kleinschalig team dat bestaat uit 6 medewerkers. De teamsfeer is gezellig, collega's zijn hecht en teams werken veel met elkaar...TeamFulltime€ 3.320 - € 6.330 per maand
...voor verschillende industrieën zoals bijvoorbeeld verpakkingen en verpakkingsmaterialen. Ter uitbreiding van het team zijn ze op zoek naar een Chemical Engineer. Met een eigen Experience Center en R&D wordt er continu gewerkt aan verbetering en innovatie. Door de...TeamFulltime€ 3.316 - € 6.350 per maand
...proces gerobotiseerd wat zorgt voor betere resultaten en meer technische uitdagingen. Ze zijn op zoek naar een Chemical Engineer ter aanvulling van het team. Ze beschikken over een grote R&D afdeling en eigen experience center. De organisatie kenmerkt zich als warm,...TeamFulltime- ...voor publieke zwembaden, wellnessresorts en luxueuze jachten. Voor deze innovatieve organisatie zijn we op zoek naar een Chemical Engineer dat hun team komt versterken. Als Chemical Engineer onderzoek en ontwikkel je mee op het gebied van zwembad techniek. Je houdt...TeamStageFulltimeWeekendwerk
€ 3.320 - € 6.330 per maand
...klanten om te kijken hoe de systemen zo optimaal mogelijk kunnen worden aangesloten op hun wensen. Als Chemical Engineer kom je terecht in een kleinschalig team dat bestaat uit 6 medewerkers. De teamsfeer is gezellig, collega's zijn hecht en teams werken veel met elkaar...TeamFulltime€ 3.316 - € 6.310 per maand
...van een grote holding op wereld niveau. Toch is het warme karakter van dit bedrijf in stand gebleven. Als Chemical Engineer werk je in een dynamisch en gezellig team. Medewerkers kenmerken deze organisatie als een werkgever waar er naar je geluisterd wordt, geï...TeamStageFulltime€ 3.320 - € 6.330 per maand
...medewerkers wordt er in een vooruitstrevend team gewerkt aan een mooi eindproduct. Door... ...wordt. Ze hebben een eigen afdeling engineering en automatisering om het productieproces... ...wordt naar je geluisterd. Je komt als Chemical Engineer terecht in een gezellig team met...TeamZelfstandigFulltime€ 3.350 - € 6.325 per maand
...van een grote holding op wereld niveau. Toch is het warme karakter van dit bedrijf in stand gebleven. Als Chemical Engineer werk je in een dynamisch en gezellig team. Medewerkers kenmerken deze organisatie als een werkgever waar er naar je geluisterd wordt, geï...TeamStageFulltime€ 3.316 - € 6.350 per maand
...waarborgen wordt er veel geïnvesteerd in productontwikkeling en engineering. Als Chemical Engineer werk je dan ook met de nieuwste technieken en heb... ...je komt als Chemical Engineerterecht in een enthousiast team van gemotiveerde collega’s Interesse in de functie...TeamFulltime€ 4.492 - € 7.575 per maand
The Department of Political Science and Public Administration at VU invites... ...appropriate, co-supervise PhD students and mentor students... ...the ability to work in a team as well as independently Furthermore... ...€ 7.575 (scale 13). Foreign candidates may be entitled to a 30% tax...PhDTeamMet contractFulltime- The Department of Media Studies is looking for fixed-term lecturers to teach... ...programme, specifically in the team New Media & Digital Culture. Lecturers with a PhD may also may teach in the Master... ...program and supervise theses. Candidates should have considerable...PhDTeamMet contract
- ...problem? Then this PhD vacancy is an excellent... ...mesoscale. The successful candidate will expand the state-... ...to predict amorphous plasticity at the mesoscale.... ...an MSc in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) and a... ...A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation...PhDTeamMet contractFulltimeThuiswerk
€ 2.872 - € 3.670 per maand
...work in an interdisciplinary team to help understand the complex... ...solutions? Then this PhD position might be for you!... ...the U.S. as focal systems, but candidate interest will help finalize the... ...position will be based in two departments within IBED: Department...PhDTeamMet contractFulltime€ 2.770 - € 3.539 per maand
...PhD Vacancy, Chemical Proteomics and Drug Discovery Leiden Institute of Chemistry... ...of these cells. The candidate should be excited to pursue... ...part of a multi-national team of PhD, MSc, and professional... ...to teaching in the department (laboratory classes) Complete...PhDTeamStage- ...employed in the Geography, Planning and Environment department at the Nijmegen School of Management. You will also join a large team of scholars working in various thematically... ...March). Requirements You should have a PhD degree in a relevant social science area or...PhDTeamMet contractFulltimeThuiswerk
Wilt u meer vacatures ontvangen?
Abonneer u om vacatures voor PhD Candidate | Department of Circular Chemical Engineering | Circular Plastics team te ontvangen. Solliciteer als eerste!
