38 PhD Positions: Sustainable Energy Conversion 1654 views

38 PhD positions in the Sustainable Energy Conversion (1,0 FTE).

For the second phase of the MCEC research program, 38 PhD projects have been defined around the following themes:

1. Smart Biomass Conversion
2. Storing Electricity from Renewable Sources in Chemical Bonds
3. Catalyst Diagnostics to Develop More Active Catalysts

Required Qualifications

MCEC is looking for a highly motivated and creative PhD candidate who has:

1. An excellent master’s degree or an international equivalent in the relevant fields of Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering and/or Materials Engineering;
2. a strong interest in sustainable energy conversion;
3. excellent research and scientific writing skills;
4. perseverance and an independent, pro-active working style;
5. the willingness to look beyond the borders of his or her own discipline and strong motivation to work in a multidisciplinary team;
6. excellent collaboration and communication skills (written and verbally) English;

Program: These are a full-time PhD position for 4 years for which the candidate will be provided with generous funding for research and training costs. All selected PhD students will work in a truly international and interdisciplinary environment. This will provide them with an excellent basis and a strong network for a future career in the field of energy, in academia, industry as well as governance.

MCEC is a so-called Gravitation Program, funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW). The program is co-founded with a grant that has been awarded by Marie Skłodowska-Curie COFUND program.

Additional information

Additional practical information about the PhD positions can be obtained from dr. Nina Versteeg (science.mcecoffice@uu.nl), Programme Coordinator of MCEC.

How to Apply

Candidates are asked to submit an complete application package consisting of

(1) an application form
(2) a motivation letter
(3) a curriculum vitae
(4) copies of relevant diplomas and grade lists
(5) a video pitch (please find more information in the application form).

Deadline

You can apply for one or two of the 38 PhD positions until 31 October 2018, 12 a.m.. To apply, please click the application button below.