Postdoc Solvothermal Recycling of Cardiac Catheters

ppbShape the future of biomaterials from waste! /b /ppWe have a new Postdoc vacancy in our group on solvothermal recycling of cardiac catheters. This Postdoc position, bPostdoc Solvothermal Recycling of Cardiac Catheters /b, is part of the newly funded Top Sector Life Sciences Health (LSH) project - EvalueWaste. /pulliFaculty/Department: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering /liliSalary range: €3706 - €5760 /liliHours per week: 36-40 /liliFTE: 0,9-1,0 /li /ulh3Job description /h3pThis project brings together a multidisciplinary consortium from industry and academia to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of the healthcare sector: single-use cardiac electro-surgical catheters. Every year, about 170,000 electro-surgical instruments and cardiac electro-surgical catheters are discarded, along with 70,000 kg of plastic handles. These single-use devices are often made of complex, highly engineered composite materials with various types of polymers and precious metals that are difficult to recycle. Thus, after used, cardiac catheters are usually incinerated, resulting in significant material losses and environmental impact /ppAs a Postdoc within the EvalueWaste consortium at TU Delft, you will: /pulliScale-up of a solvothermal process to recover metals and polymers from cardiac catheters for reuse. /liliPublish high-quality scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and contribute to project reports in collaboration with the project supervisors and others. /liliParticipate in consortium meetings, workshops, and stakeholder events, and actively contribute to knowledge exchange and impact activities. /liliSupport the supervision of students where relevant and contribute to the academic life of the department. /li /ulpThis Postdoc position provides a unique opportunity to help redefine the circularity in the healthcare sector in collaboration with the leading industry and the unique GreenCycl initiative. /ph3Job requirements /h3pYou are strong in advanced chemical engineering research and enjoy hands-on experimental work. You are eager to grow your expertise and enjoy engaging with and supporting students. You need to have: /pulliA PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. /liliExperience in experimental study of mechanical processing /liliHands on experince in practical engineering and process design /liliA critical attitude towards results is expected, which translates into formulating new research questions. /liliAbility to function both in a team and independently. /liliGood communication skills. good in English, both spoken and written. /li /ulh3TU Delft (Delft University of Technology) /h3pAt TU Delft, our people make the difference. With their knowledge and curiosity, our staff provide a high-quality education and conduct pioneering research that extends beyond the campus. You will have the opportunity to take the initiative, work with others, and grow as a professional. /ppWorking at TU Delft means join an international community of professionals and students. Together, we create knowledge, innovations, and solutions that help move the world forward. /ph3Faculty Mechanical Engineering /h3pFrom chip to ship. From machine to human being. From idea to solution. Driven by a deep-rooted desire to understand our environment and discover its underlying mechanisms, research and education at the ME faculty focusses on fundamental understanding, design, production including application and product improvement, materials, processes and (mechanical) systems. /ppME is a dynamic and innovative faculty with high-tech lab facilities and international reach. It’s a large faculty but also versatile, so we can often make unique connections by combining different disciplines. This is reflected in ME’s outstanding, state-of-the-art education, which trains students to become responsible and socially engaged engineers and scientists. We translate our knowledge and insights into solutions to societal issues, contributing to a sustainable society and to the development of prosperity and well-being. That is what unites us in pioneering research, inspiring education and (inter)national cooperation. /ph3Conditions of employment /h3ulliDuration of contract is 1 years. Temporary external finance. /liliA job of 36-40 hours per week. /liliSalary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. /liliAn excellent pension scheme via the ABP. /liliThe possibility to compile an individual employment package every year. /liliDiscount with health insurers on supplemental packages. /liliFlexible working week. /liliEvery year, 232 leave hours (at 38 hours). You can also sell or buy additional leave hours via the individual choice budget. /liliPlenty of opportunities for education, training and courses. /liliPartially paid parental leave /liliAttention for working healthy and energetically with the vitality program. /li /ulpWill you need to relocate to the Netherlands for this job? TU Delft is committed to make your move as smooth as possible! The HR unit, Coming to Delft Service, offers information on their website to help you prepare your relocation. In addition, Coming to Delft Service organises events to help you settle in the Netherlands, and expand your (social) network in Delft. A Dual Career Programme is available, to support your accompanying partner with their job search in the Netherlands. /ph3Additional information /h3 pAs part of knowledge security, TU Delft conducts a risk assessment during the recruitment of personnel. We do this, among other things, to prevent the unwanted transfer of sensitive knowledge and technology. The assessment is based on information provided by the candidates themselves, such as their motivation letter and CV, and takes place at the final stages of the selection process. When the outcome of the assessment is negative, the candidate will be informed. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr