Postdoc position in SUSTAINABLE FUELS USING INTEGRATED GREEN TECHNOLOGIES

Join the Catalysis Engineering Group of the University of Amsterdam!
The Catalysis Engineering Group, led by Dr. Shiju Raveendran, is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to contribute to the development of sustainable fuels using CO₂ as a feedstock. This position is part of an EU project involving multiple partners across different countries, where close collaboration and interdisciplinary research are essential to achieving the project goals.

The project focuses on designing and developing innovative catalytic processes for the sustainable conversion of CO₂ into valuable fuels and chemicals, contributing to the transition toward a circular and climate-neutral economy. The successful candidate is expected to have a background in chemical engineering or applied chemistry with specialization in catalysis. Experience in operating high-temperature and high-pressure batch reactors and/or flow reactors is required.

You will join a dynamic and collaborative team of chemists, engineers, and materials scientists working together to advance sustainable chemical technologies. The position offers an inspiring research environment with access to advanced catalytic synthesis and reactor testing facilities, as well as opportunities for international collaboration within the EU consortium.

We are looking for a candidate with strong scientific curiosity, enthusiasm for research, and a passion for contributing to society through innovative and sustainable technologies.

This is what you are going to do

• Conduct experiments in flow/batch reactors for the production of sustainable fuels.
• Synthesize novel, heat-stable solid catalysts designed to convert low-value waste streams to sustainable fuels and apply them in appropriate reactions.
• Characterize materials using different techniques, and link properties to performance.
• Optimize reaction conditions and explore scale-up potential.
• Document experiments systematically, publish results in relevant and reputed journals, and present findings at conferences.
• Collaborate with the Catalysis Engineering Group members and interdisciplinary teams/consortium partners to advance project goals.
• Help with educational and organisational activities, as needed by the group/institute.
• Participate in consortium meetings, workshops and meetings related to the project.
• Be up-to-date with the recent developments in the field by consulting with literature.
• Take own initiatives to plan the experiments creatively and safely as well as to meet the deadlines.

This is what we ask of you

• PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.
• Experience in operating lab-scale batch/flow reactors is necessary.
• Research experience in heterogeneous catalysis or nanomaterials synthesis.
• Experience with material characterization techniques (e.g., XRD).
• Strong passion for scientific research and for contributing to society through innovative technologies.
• Good scientific writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to take initiative, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Experience in data analysis and documentation tools such as Excel and Origin, and you use them to organize, analyze, and present experimental results effectively.
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary research teams, and willingness to learn from others.
• Creative and critical problem-solving approach to research and technical challenges.
• Proactive approach to learning, seek input from colleagues, and clearly communicate the experimental procedures and safety considerations.

This is what we offer you
We offer a temporary employment contract for 38 hours per week for a period of 12 months, with a probation period of 2 months. A further extension of 12 months may be possible based on available funding combined with adequate performance.

The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and dependent on relevant experience, ranges between € 3,546 - € 5,538 (scale 10). This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. The UFO profile Researcher 4 is applicable. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable.

Besides the salary and a vibrant and challenging environment at Science Park we offer you multiple fringe benefits:

• 232 holiday hours per year (based on fulltime) and extra holidays between Christmas and 1 January;
• multiple courses to follow from our Teaching and Learning Centre;
• multiple courses on topics such as leadership for academic staff;
• multiple courses on topics such as time management, handling stress and an online learning platform with 100+ different courses;
• 7 weeks birth leave (partner leave) with 100% salary;
• partly paid parental leave;
• the possibility to set up a workplace at home;
• a pension at ABP for which UvA pays two third part of the contribution;
• the possibility to follow courses to learn Dutch.

Are you curious to read more about our extensive package of secondary employment benefits, take a look here.

This is where you will work
The Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS) is one of eight institutes of the University of Amsterdam (UvA) Faculty of Science. HIMS performs internationally recognized chemistry and molecular research, curiosity driven as well as application driven. This is done in close cooperation with the chemical, flavor & food, medical and high-tech industries. Research is organized into four themes: Analytical Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Synthesis & Catalysis and Molecular Photonics.

The Faculty of Science has a student body of around 8,000, as well as 1,800 members of staff working in education, research or support services. Researchers and students at the Faculty of Science are fascinated by every aspect of how the world works, be it elementary particles, the birth of the universe or the functioning of the brain.

The candidate will work in the Catalysis Engineering group led by Dr. Shiju Raveendran in HIMS. The Catalysis Engineering Group aims to develop sustainable chemical processes/products. We combine knowledge from the fields of Chemical Science and Materials Science with expertise in the field of Reactor Engineering to achieve this target. We currently work on a number of societally relevant and industrially important topics such as chemical recycling of waste, CO2 conversion, sustainable fuels, renewable H2 etc.

Management Assistent bij Quantum & Computer Engineering

Functieomschrijving

Een boeiende werkomgeving, en een zelfstandige (parttime) functie die jou uitdaagt: dat kun je verwachten als managementassistent bij de afdeling Quantum & Computer Engineering (QCE). Je rapporteert aan de afdelingssecretaris en werkt nauw samen met andere managementassistenten en de wetenschappers van onze afdeling, waar geen dag hetzelfde is.

Je bent het eerste aanspreekpunt voor (nieuwe) medewerkers, studenten, en gasten. Je belangrijkste werkzaamheden zijn:

• Aanvragen van dienstverbanden voor nieuwe medewerkers en assistentie bij visa-procedures.
• Organiseren van vergaderingen en kleine evenementen en opstellen van notulen en actielijsten in het Nederlands en Engels.
• Bijhouden van administraties zoals overzichten van bijzondere prestaties, projecten, afstudeeropdrachten, alumni en de toedeling van kamers en werkplekken.
• Communicatie met leveranciers, ondersteunende diensten, en bezoekers over logistiek, leveringen, en financiën.

Daarnaast heb je taken op diverse gebieden zoals inkoop, communicatie en toegangsbeheer en zouden we het fijn vinden als je deel wilt nemen aan de Bedrijfshulpverlening van onze faculteit.

Veel werkprocessen zijn gedigitaliseerd en onze procedures, regels en systemen veranderen geregeld. Dus ben je nieuwsgierig, houd je ervan dingen uit te zoeken en vind je het leuk om nieuwe dingen te leren, dan ben je bij ons echt op je plek!

Functie-eisen

• Je hebt minimaal een MBO(+) werk- en denkniveau en ten minste 5 jaar relevante werkervaring in onder andere plannen en coördineren, administratie, en het bewaken van processen, bij voorkeur in een internationale omgeving.
• Je houdt van samenwerken, hebt een klantgerichte en oplossingsgerichte instelling, bent proactief, en mensen waarderen jouw opgewekte karakter.
• Je kunt goed prioriteiten stellen en toch overzicht bewaren in een dynamische omgeving.
• Je bent handig met Microsoft Word en Excel en vindt het leuk om nieuwe ICT-vaardigheden te leren.
• Je hebt goede data skills, zoals het maken van overzichten, het snel opzoeken en sorteren van gegevens en het herkennen van fouten en onvolledigheid.
• Je spreekt en schrijft voldoende goed Engels om met alle medewerkers en studenten binnen de afdeling te kunnen communiceren (B2). Om te kunnen overleggen met Nederlandse instanties, leveranciers en ondersteunende diensten, spreek je ook voldoende goed Nederlands (B2).

TU Delft
De Technische Universiteit Delft heeft een sterk fundament. Als bouwer van de wereldberoemde Nederlandse waterwerken en pionier in biotech is TU Delft een internationale topuniversiteit die wetenschap, engineering en design combineert. TU Delft staat voor onderwijs, onderzoek en innovatie van wereldklasse om uitdagingen op het gebied van energie, klimaat, mobiliteit, gezondheid en digitale maatschappij aan te gaan. Generaties Delftse ingenieurs hebben bewezen ondernemende probleemoplossers te zijn in bedrijfsleven en in sociale context.

Bij TU Delft omarmen we diversiteit als een van onze kernwaarden en zetten we ons actief in om een universiteit te zijn waar jij je thuis voelt en kunt floreren. We hechten veel waarde aan verschillende perspectieven en kwaliteiten, omdat wij geloven dat dit ons werk innovatiever, de TU Delft-gemeenschap levendiger en de wereld rechtvaardiger maakt. Samen bedenken en ontwikkelen we oplossingen die een positieve invloed hebben op wereldwijde schaal. Daarom nodigen we jou uit om te solliciteren. Je sollicitatie krijgt een eerlijke behandeling.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

Faculteit Elektrotechniek, Wiskunde en Informatica
De faculteit Elektrotechniek, Wiskunde en Informatica (EWI) verenigt drie wetenschappelijke disciplines. Samen versterken ze elkaar en zijn ze de drijvende kracht achter de technologie die we allemaal in ons dagelijks leven gebruiken. Technologie zoals het elektriciteitsnet, dat duurzaam en toekomstbestendig wordt gemaakt door onze faculteit. Tegelijkertijd ontwikkelen wij de chips en sensoren van de toekomst en leggen wij de basis voor de softwaretechnologieën die op deze nieuwe generatie apparatuur gaan draaien – waaronder natuurlijk AI. Ondertussen verleggen wij de grenzen van de toegepaste wiskunde, bijvoorbeeld door ziekteprocessen in kaart te brengen met informatie over individuele cellen en door met wiskunde gigantische aswolken na een vulkaanuitbarsting te simuleren. Met andere woorden: op de faculteit is volop ruimte voor baanbrekend onderzoek. We leiden innovatieve ingenieurs op en beschikken over uitstekende laboratoria en faciliteiten die onze sterke internationale positie onderstrepen. In totaal werken en studeren meer dan 1000 medewerkers en 4000 studenten in deze innovatieve omgeving.

Klik hier om naar de website van faculteit Elektrotechniek, Wiskunde en Informatica te gaan.

PhD Position Physics-informed Foundation Models for Robotics

Job description
In big tech, a race is underway to collect as much robotic data as possible, with the goal of training the ChatGPT of robotics physical intelligence. But physical data are much harder to get than language examples!

We are looking for a PhD candidate to join the Physical Intelligence Lab at TU Delft and contribute to the development of physics-informed foundation models for robotic manipulation. The position is part of the ambitious European project GRAIL, which aims to extend the paradigm of foundation models to systems interacting with the physical world; let's build the first European foundation model for robotics together!

The PhD candidate will help solving the robotic data grap by developing learning architectures that integrate physical structure from mechanics and dynamical systems into modern machine learning frameworks. This way, the models will not have to learn physics from data everytime and will be able to focus only on what is actually new. The work will involve developing representations that enable generalization across tasks, environments, and robotic platforms, with particular attention to deformable media and compliant manipulation.

The candidate will be supervised by Dr. Della Santina and work within a collaborative research environment spanning control theory, machine learning, and (soft) robotics, with access to experimental platforms and collaborations across the European consortium. The consortium will include AI&Robotics companies and world experts in deep learning from all over Europe.

Job requirements
Below a list of skills that we would be happy to see in a candidate.
Do not be intimidated by it! The must haves are clearly tagged. For all the other points, consider applying even if you do not feel like you satisfy 100% of the requirements.

• First and foremost: scientific curiosity and passion! (must have)
• MSc in computer science, robotics, mechanical engineering, applied mathematics, physics, computer engineering or related field (must have - fine if not achieved yet, but close to completion)
• Strong background in deep learning
• Familiarity with nonlinear dynamics and modeling mechanical/physical systems
• Strong programming skills in Python and PyTorch
• Experience with ROS and ROS2 is a plus
• Proficiency in written and spoken English (must have)
• Prior experience in machine learning for control, soft robotics, robot manipulation, or other forms of experimental robotics is a plus

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
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 as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

Faculty Mechanical Engineering
From chip to ship. From machine to human being. From idea to solution. Driven by a deep-rooted desire to understand our environment and discover its underlying mechanisms, research and education at the ME faculty focusses on fundamental understanding, design, production including application and product improvement, materials, processes and (mechanical) systems.

ME is a dynamic and innovative faculty with high-tech lab facilities and international reach. It’s a large faculty but also versatile, so we can often make unique connections by combining different disciplines. This is reflected in ME’s outstanding, state-of-the-art education, which trains students to become responsible and socially engaged engineers and scientists. We translate our knowledge and insights into solutions to societal issues, contributing to a sustainable society and to the development of prosperity and well-being. That is what unites us in pioneering research, inspiring education and (inter)national cooperation.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. Do you want to experience working at our faculty? These videos will introduce you to some of our researchers and their work.

Klinisch Chemisch Analist | Radboudumc Laboratorium voor Diagnostiek

Functie
Als klinisch chemisch analist in ons academisch centrum, krijg je te maken met uiteenlopende en bijzondere casuïstiek. Elke werkdag is een nieuwe uitdaging en zet je jouw expertise in om een bijdrage te leveren aan onze persoonsgerichte zorg. Je voert een breed scala aan regelmatig terugkerende analyses uit en bent inzetbaar in het totale proces van monstervoorbewerking, analyse en rapportage van resultaten. Kom jij ons team versterken?

Door jouw expertise, snelle afhandeling en samenwerking met je collega’s zorg je ervoor dat de zorgverleners, de artsen en verpleegkundigen, snel de beste behandeling voor de patiënten kunnen inzetten.

Taken en verantwoordelijkheden

• In ontvangst nemen van materiaal en controleren van de patiëntengegevens.
• Registreren en aanmelden van gegevens in het Laboratoriumautomatiseringssysteem (GLIMS).
• Verrichten van voorbewerkingen op monsters.
• Analyseren van monsters; voornamelijk geautomatiseerd, soms manueel of gemechaniseerd.
• Interpreteren van de analyseresultaten; omdat je in een academisch centrum komt te werken kunnen de uitslagen soms voor verrassingen zorgen. Er komt bijzondere casuïstiek voorbij.
• Signaleren en verhelpen van storingen aan apparatuur.
• Meehelpen nieuwe methoden en technieken in de praktijk te brengen en meewerken aan het opstellen en optimaliseren van voorschriften en protocollen.
• Werken volgens vaststaande protocollen, (veiligheids)voorschriften en handleidingen.
• Verrichten van onregelmatige diensten, dag- avond en nachtdienst.

Junior Liaison Officer

As a Junior Liaison Officer, you support researchers and project leaders in national and international subsidy and tender processes. You assist them in preparing proposals in a well-structured manner—organizationally, financially, and procedurally—ensuring they meet the requirements of funding bodies. You operate at the intersection of content, finance, and regulations. In this role, you work independently on multiple files, but you also collaborate closely with colleagues within the Liaison Office and regularly coordinate with Finance & Control and Legal Affairs. Within a short period, you develop into a fully-fledged discussion partner for researchers in the field of grants and project applications. Fixed office days on Thursdays and Fridays are required, while the remaining days can be arranged in consultation, with the option to work remotely for part of the week.

Your tasks and responsibilities include:

• Advising researchers and project leaders on the preparation and submission of grant and tender applications (organizational, financial, and procedural aspects).
• Acting as a liaison between researchers, Finance & Control, Legal Affairs, and external funding providers.
• Analyzing funding schemes and assessing their applicability to research projects and collaborative partnerships.
• Supporting the drafting and submission of project proposals, including all required documentation.
• Monitoring deadlines and ensuring a careful and timely submission process.
• Collaborating with colleagues within the Liaison Office and coordinating with relevant internal stakeholders.

Your team
You will be part of the Liaison Office & Legal Affairs team within the Environmental Sciences Group (ESG) at Wageningen University & Research (WUR). We support researchers and project leaders in realizing impactful, internationally oriented research. Our team combines legal expertise with support in grants and collaborative partnerships. We operate in a compact, professionally structured environment with short lines of communication, where independence and teamwork go hand in hand. Within the Liaison Office, you will work closely with colleagues from Legal Affairs, Finance & Control, and the research community.