16 Jan 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
University of Twente (UT)- Research Field
Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry
Engineering » Chemical engineering
Engineering » Materials engineering- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Application Deadline
15 Feb 2026 - 22:59 (UTC)- Country
Netherlands- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Not Applicable- Hours Per Week
40.0- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
This project aims to develop the next generation of organic redox mediators for aqueous redox flow batteries. Redox flow batteries hold promise for long-duration storage of electrical energy, and aqueous redox flow batteries aim to combine the speed of storing and retrieving energy with the environmental benefits of aqueous systems. Yet, key challenges exist regarding the energy density and the long-term stability of such systems.
The PhD candidate in this project will focus on the design and synthesis of organic redox mediators that aim to improve the stability of the system, the development of materials that can function as solid booster materials to improve the energy density, and their assessment of performance in electrochemical and redox flow battery systems. The PhD candidate is part of a larger project, called “Redox Blend” with other universities and companies, within the National Growth Fund program Circular Batteries.
Where to apply
- Website
- https://www.academictransfer.com/en/jobs/357796/phd-position-within-the-project…
Requirements
Specific Requirements
- You are an ambitious candidate with a Master’s Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or nanoscience/technology.
- You have experience with organic chemistry, materials chemistry, and/or electrochemistry.
- You are curious, motivated and creative, and you like to communicate about your results in presentations and written reports and papers.
- You are fluent in English and able to collaborate intensively with internal and external parties in regular meetings and work visits.
Additional Information
Benefits
- A full-time position for four years, with a qualifier in the first year.
- Access to novel research facilities, including the top-tier NanoLab.
- Professional and personal development program within Graduate School Twente.
- Excellent mentorship and a stimulating international research environment.
- Salary and associated conditions are in accordance with the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU); monthly salary is € 3.059,- in the first year, increasing yearly to € 3.881,- in the fourth year.
- There are excellent benefits, including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, and a solid pension scheme.
- A minimum of 29 holidays in case of full-time employment.
- Free access to sports facilities on campus.
Additional comments
Interested? Send your application before February 15th, 2026 through the provide button and should include:
- transcript of your MSc course grades
- CV, including publication list (when applicable)
- motivation letter targeted to the project as a whole and/or one of the specific subprojects mentioned above
- contact info of at least two references.
The starting date is negotiable.
For more information (but no direct applications), you are encouraged to contact Prof. Jurriaan Huskens, j.huskens@utwente.nl , and/or Guido Mul, g.mul@utwente.nl .
- Website for additional job details
https://www.academictransfer.com/357796/
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Universiteit Twente
- Country
- Netherlands
- City
- Enschede
- Postal Code
- 7522NB
- Street
- Drienerlolaan 5
- Geofield
Contact
- City
Enschede- Website
http://www.universiteittwente.nl/- Street
Drienerlolaan 5- Postal Code
7522 NB
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