Postdoc in thermodynamics of hydrogen and its mixtures
Postdoc in thermodynamics of hydrogen and its mixtures
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Departments Department of Mechanical Engineering
Short introduction
We need to transform our fossil-based society and industry into a sustainable energy system. Green hydrogen is an indispensable part of that collaboration with government agencies and other knowledge institutes we are developing innovations for large-scale storage of green hydrogen.
Job Description
- Literature study on relevant gas mixtures including hydrogen natural gas higher hydrocarbons and water fractions and including equations of state (EOS)
- Prepare desired gas mixtures using an existing Gas Mixture Preparation Device
- Design and perform Pulse Expansion Wave experiments to quantify the thermodynamics properties of hydrogen and its mixtures (e.g. with natural gas)
- Evaluate report and publish your results in (inter)national literature and at consortium and stakeholder meetings.
The position is in the Energy Technology Section ( of the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Eindhoven University of Technology. You will be part of the large GroenvermogenNL consortium that comprises a broad range of industrial partners knowledge institutes universities and universities of Applied your project you will have interactions with stakeholders such as Gasunie EBN Nobian Shell TNO Deltares and Utrecht and Delft Universities.
Job Requirements
- Motivated researcher with a PhD in experimental physics or a comparable domain.
- Ability to conduct high quality academic research reflected in demonstratable outputs.
- A team player who enjoys coaching PhD and Master students and working in a dynamic interdisciplinary team.
- A proven ability to manage complex projects to completion on schedule.
- Excellent (written and verbal) proficiency in English good communication and leadership skills.
Conditions of Employment
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful green campus within walking distance of the central train addition we offer you:
- Full-time employment for 3 years.
- Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities scale 10 (min. 4241 max. 5538).
- A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
- High-quality training programs on general skills didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
- An excellent technical infrastructure on-campus childrens day care and sports facilities.
- Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting working from home and internet costs.
- A TU/e Postdoc Association that helps you to build a stronger and broader academic and personal network and offers tailored support training and workshops.
- A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates as are a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) and a compensation for moving expenses.
Information and application
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.
Information
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Application
We invite you to submit a complete application using the apply-button. The application should include a:
- Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
- Curriculum vitae including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references.
- List of five self-selected best publications.
We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.
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