University of Twente

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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 high safety standards and environmental benefits of aqueous systems. Yet, key challenges exist regarding the reversibility, energy density and the long-term stability of such systems.

The PostDoc position in this project will focus on the stack development for reversible reduction of highly concentrated bicarbonate/ formate solutions on the 1-3 kW scale, and benchmark the system against known vanadium redox couples used in vanadium flow batteries. Moreover the PostDoc will develop a trickle bed reactor (storage tank) containing a so-called ‘booster’, and evaluate the possibility of combining the booster-based redox chemistry half-cell, with the bicarbonate/formate half-cell. The PostDoc position is part of a larger project, called “Redox Blend” with other universities, and research institutes (DIFFER and TNO), within the National Growth Fund program Circular Batteries.

Your profile

You are an ambitious candidate with a PhD Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or nanoscience/technology.

You have experience with electrochemical engineering, and/or reactor- or process design and evaluation.

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.

Our offer

A full-time position for two years.

Access to novel research facilities, including the top-tier Electrochemical Engineering Labs of the Department.

Professional and personal development opportunities.

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); depending on experience gross monthly pay of € 4.241,- to € 5.538,-

Excellent employment 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 sport facilities on campus.

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PostDoc position within the project “Redox Blend” – University of Twente – Enschede

University of Twente