Assistant/Associate Professor Thermo- and Hydrodynamics for CO2 Capture and Conversion

Assistant Professor or Associate Professor Thermo- and Hydrodynamics for CO2 Capture and Conversion.

Decarbonisation of the power and industry sectors is an urgent societal challenge and can be partially achieved by extensive electrification, based on renewable energy sources and CO2 utilisation. Power-to-hydrocarbon technologies have the potential to replace fossil resources for the chemical industry and provide large scale energy storage. Much of the science on the sourcing of CO2 has been on improving capture units for capturing CO2 from point sources with relatively high CO2 concentrations (>10%). Capturing CO2 from air (Direct Air Capture) and (sea)water with low CO2 concentrations may become the CO2 source for the future. Developing cost-effective CO2 capture units requires a deep scientific understanding of thermodynamic and flow phenomena in capture and conversion units, and its absorption and desorption mechanisms. The design, operation and upscaling of capture and conversion units also requires fundamental research into separation processes involving complex multiphase flows. Research will focus on any of the scientific challenges in the broad field of CO2 capture with an outlook of integrating CO2 capture with CO2 conversion processes. This can concern the development of advanced CO2 capture processes from air or water, the development of multi-phase flow reactors, thermodynamic and kinetic models, separation concepts, integration with electrochemical conversion, and/or aspects related to design, operation and control of capture units.  

Department
The Assistant-/ Associate professorship will be positioned in the Process & Energy department of the faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering. The P&E department aims to enable the energy transition by educating future (mechanical) engineers and by developing novel processes and equipment for the production and consumption of synthetic fuels, chemicals and materials. The department is investing heavily in the field of synthetic fuels and this position is one of the key investments in boosting this field further. The P&E department plays a key rol in the e-Refinery institute of TU Delft, a cross-department institute for research into sustainable production of chemical and fuels.

The successful candidate:

• holds a PhD degree in mechanical (energy) engineering, applied physics, chemical engineering or a similar degree;
• has proven experience as a researcher, demonstrable on the basis of papers in reviewed scientific journals in the relevant research areas;
• has proven research experience and/or demonstrable affinity with CO2 capture or conversion processes and the energy transition;
• has a multidisciplinary research attitude and a track record in multidisciplinary research collaboration;
• has the ambition to develop an independent line of research and build and lead an independent research group;
• has excellent communication, networking, and teamworking skills and the ability to build successful relationships and collaborations with partners from diverse scientific, cultural, and professional backgrounds;
• is willing to teach courses at the BSc/MSc level;
• has proven experience in acquiring research funding and supervising PhD students (for UHD-level).

The TU Delft is an equal opportunity employer, and therefore we strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. 

A tenure-track position is offered for six years. In the fifth year we’ll decide if you will be offered a permanent faculty position, based on performance indicators agreed upon at the start of the appointment. We expect that you have the potential to grow towards an Associate Professor and/or Full Professor role in the future.
For more information about the tenure track and the personal development programme, please visit www.tudelft.nl/tenuretrack .

Inspiring, excellent education is our central aim. We expect you to obtain a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) within three years if you have less than five years of teaching experience. This is provided by the TU Delft UTQ programme.
TU Delft sets high standards for the English competency of the teaching staff. The TU Delft offers training to improve English competency. If you do not speak Dutch, we offer courses to learn the Dutch language within three years.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (salary indication for Assistant Professor: € 3.974 - € 6.181) (salary indication for Associate Professor € 5.506 - € 7.362 ). The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice to assist you with your relocation. An International Children's Centre offers childcare and there is an international primary school.

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context. At TU Delft we embrace diversity and aim to be as inclusive as possible (see our Code of Conduct ). Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale.

Challenge. Change. Impact! 

The Faculty of 3mE carries out pioneering research, leading to new fundamental insights and challenging applications in the field of mechanical engineering. From large-scale energy storage, medical instruments, control technology and robotics to smart materials, nanoscale structures and autonomous ships. The foundations and results of this research are reflected in outstanding, contemporary education, inspiring students and PhD candidates to become socially engaged and responsible engineers and scientists. The faculty of 3mE is a dynamic and innovative faculty with an international scope and high-tech lab facilities. Research and education focus on the design, manufacture, application and modification of products, materials, processes and mechanical devices, contributing to the development and growth of a sustainable society, as well as prosperity and welfare.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering. Do you want to experience working at our faculty? This video will introduce you to some of our researchers and their work.

For more information about the position, please contact Prof.Dr.Ir. Christian Poelma, [email protected] or Prof.Dr.Ir. Thijs J.H. Vlugt, [email protected].

For information about the application procedure, please contact Nathalie van Benthem, [email protected] .

Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply by 1 September 2022 via the application button and upload a motivation letter, CV including publication record, research- and teaching statement and the names and contact information (telephone number and e-mail address) of two references.

A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.

You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

Assistant Professor or Associate Professor Thermo- and Hydrodynamics for CO2 Capture and Conversion.

Decarbonisation of the power and industry sectors is an urgent societal challenge and can be partially achieved by extensive electrification, based on renewable energy sources and CO2 utilisation. Power-to-hydrocarbon technologies have the potential to replace fossil resources for the chemical industry and provide large scale energy storage. Much of the science on the sourcing of CO2 has been on improving capture units for capturing CO2 from point sources with relatively high CO2 concentrations (>10%). Capturing CO2 from air (Direct Air Capture) and (sea)water with low CO2 concentrations may become the CO2 source for the future. Developing cost-effective CO2 capture units requires a deep scientific understanding of thermodynamic and flow phenomena in capture and conversion units, and its absorption and desorption mechanisms. The design, operation and upscaling of capture and conversion units also requires fundamental research into separation processes involving complex multiphase flows. Research will focus on any of the scientific challenges in the broad field of CO2 capture with an outlook of integrating CO2 capture with CO2 conversion processes. This can concern the development of advanced CO2 capture processes from air or water, the development of multi-phase flow reactors, thermodynamic and kinetic models, separation concepts, integration with electrochemical conversion, and/or aspects related to design, operation and control of capture units.  

Department
The Assistant-/ Associate professorship will be positioned in the Process & Energy department of the faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering. The P&E department aims to enable the energy transition by educating future (mechanical) engineers and by developing novel processes and equipment for the production and consumption of synthetic fuels, chemicals and materials. The department is investing heavily in the field of synthetic fuels and this position is one of the key investments in boosting this field further. The P&E department plays a key rol in the e-Refinery institute of TU Delft, a cross-department institute for research into sustainable production of chemical and fuels.

The successful candidate:

• holds a PhD degree in mechanical (energy) engineering, applied physics, chemical engineering or a similar degree;
• has proven experience as a researcher, demonstrable on the basis of papers in reviewed scientific journals in the relevant research areas;
• has proven research experience and/or demonstrable affinity with CO2 capture or conversion processes and the energy transition;
• has a multidisciplinary research attitude and a track record in multidisciplinary research collaboration;
• has the ambition to develop an independent line of research and build and lead an independent research group;
• has excellent communication, networking, and teamworking skills and the ability to build successful relationships and collaborations with partners from diverse scientific, cultural, and professional backgrounds;
• is willing to teach courses at the BSc/MSc level;
• has proven experience in acquiring research funding and supervising PhD students (for UHD-level).

The TU Delft is an equal opportunity employer, and therefore we strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. 

A tenure-track position is offered for six years. In the fifth year we’ll decide if you will be offered a permanent faculty position, based on performance indicators agreed upon at the start of the appointment. We expect that you have the potential to grow towards an Associate Professor and/or Full Professor role in the future.
For more information about the tenure track and the personal development programme, please visit www.tudelft.nl/tenuretrack .

Inspiring, excellent education is our central aim. We expect you to obtain a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) within three years if you have less than five years of teaching experience. This is provided by the TU Delft UTQ programme.
TU Delft sets high standards for the English competency of the teaching staff. The TU Delft offers training to improve English competency. If you do not speak Dutch, we offer courses to learn the Dutch language within three years.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (salary indication for Assistant Professor: € 3.974 - € 6.181) (salary indication for Associate Professor € 5.506 - € 7.362 ). The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice to assist you with your relocation. An International Children's Centre offers childcare and there is an international primary school.

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context. At TU Delft we embrace diversity and aim to be as inclusive as possible (see our Code of Conduct ). Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale.

Challenge. Change. Impact! 

The Faculty of 3mE carries out pioneering research, leading to new fundamental insights and challenging applications in the field of mechanical engineering. From large-scale energy storage, medical instruments, control technology and robotics to smart materials, nanoscale structures and autonomous ships. The foundations and results of this research are reflected in outstanding, contemporary education, inspiring students and PhD candidates to become socially engaged and responsible engineers and scientists. The faculty of 3mE is a dynamic and innovative faculty with an international scope and high-tech lab facilities. Research and education focus on the design, manufacture, application and modification of products, materials, processes and mechanical devices, contributing to the development and growth of a sustainable society, as well as prosperity and welfare.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering. Do you want to experience working at our faculty? This video will introduce you to some of our researchers and their work.

For more information about the position, please contact Prof.Dr.Ir. Christian Poelma, [email protected] or Prof.Dr.Ir. Thijs J.H. Vlugt, [email protected].

For information about the application procedure, please contact Nathalie van Benthem, [email protected] .

Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply by 1 September 2022 via the application button and upload a motivation letter, CV including publication record, research- and teaching statement and the names and contact information (telephone number and e-mail address) of two references.

A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.

You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.