The stimuli-responsive functional materials and devices (SFD) group at the Eindhoven University of Technology has vacancies for a 1 PhD Student (1.0 fte)
Position
PhD-student
Irène Curie Fellowship
No
Department(s)
Chemical Engineering and Chemistry
FTE
1,0
Date off
28/02/2023
Reference number
V37.6264
Job descriptionProject description
Do you want to work with innovative materials and coatings? And do you want to develop products that contribute to the energy transition? Then this PhD vacancy is what you are looking for!
In this PhD project you will create a smart infrared light (IR) reflector foil that can be placed on a window. IR light makes up 50% of the total sunlight energy and is a significant interior heating source of buildings. Your foil will autonomously and reversibly change between an IR reflective and a transparent state upon heating/cooling, all the while remaining transparent to visible light. Thus, the ‘smart' temperature responsive IR reflector will reject IR at higher temperatures, reducing heating of the indoor space and the load on air conditioning systems. If this can be done, it will be a major step towards the construction of energy neutral buildings.
In this multidisciplinary project you will work together with industrial partners, spin-off companies, institutes and other universities.
Job requirementsCandidate profile
We seek for highly talented, motivated, and enthusiastic candidates with an MSc degree in polymer sciences.
The successful candidate has a solid background in polymer materials, as well as good communication skills, is fluent in English, and should have a strong motivation to do scientific research in an interdisciplinary team.
Experience with the synthesis and characterization of stimuli-responsive polymers is desirable.
An interview and a scientific presentation are part of the selection process.
Conditions of employmentA meaningful job in a highly motivated team at a dynamic and ambitious University. TU/e is one of Europe's top technological universities, situated at the heart of a most innovative high-tech region, with a wealth of collaborations with industry and academic institutes. A place to be for talented scientists!
A full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate evaluation (go/no-go) after nine months.
About us
Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands- on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.
Curious to hear more about what it's like as a PhD candidate at TU/e? Please view the video.
For more information, please contact prof. dr. Albert P.H.J. Schenning +31 (0)40 247 3264 / a.p.h.j.schenningattue.nl.
Visit our website for more information about the application process or the conditions of employment.. You can also contact Ms. Sandra van de Weijer, HR advisor, email: p.j.v.d.weijerattue.nl.
Further information about Eindhoven University of Technology and the department of Chemical Engineering & Chemistry can be found at www. chem.tue.nl.
Please visit www. tue.nl/jobs to find out more about working at TU/e!
Application
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