PhD Position in Effect of Nanoparticles in Membrane Filtration, University of Twente, The Netherlands

July 6, 2011 by info
Filed under: Netherlands Scholarships, Nethlerlands PhD, PhD Scholarships

Ph.D. Effect of nanoparticles in membrane filtration

Within the Membrane Science & Technology group (www.membrane.nl) we have a vacancy for a Ph.D. position on:

‘Effect of nanoparticles in membrane filtration

Because of the increasing use of nanoparticles, they are ending up more and more in the environment and in drinking water sources. Not much is known on the toxicity of nanoparticles, nor on the effectiveness of membrane filtration in removing them. This project makes and inventory of which nanoparticles are present in natural water, their removal efficiency at drinking and waste water plants, the fouling behavior of feed waters containing nanoparticles and the analysis of the particles.

We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic researchers with an MSc degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science or a related topic, with adequate experimental and theoretical skills.

We prefer candidates with a good team spirit, who like to work in an internationally oriented environment. Fluency in English is a requirement. An interview and a scientific presentation will be part of the selection procedure.

Interested candidates can send their motivation letter, CV (including references) and list of courses and grades to Dr. Antoine Kemperman (a.j.b.kemperman[ at ]utwente.nl; phone: +31 53 489 2956).


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