Vacancy: PhD position in Carbon Capture

The adsorption team of the Department of Chemical Engineering (Prof. J. Denayer) at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel aims at the development of better and sustainable separation processes. In the present project, new methods for CO2 capture are studied. 2 PhD positions are available. This research fits in a larger project, aiming at the catalytic reduction of CO2 to Solar Fuels and Chemicals. Research activities in these PhD projects include the formulation of new materials (3D-printing); characterization of the adsorption properties of the materials via a range of experimental methods (gravimetry, volumetry, calorimetry, porosimetry,…) available in the research group; modeling of the adsorptive separation process.

Admission requirements:

Preferably, the candidate owns a degree in Chemical Engineering, Bio-engineering or (Physical) Chemistry. Experience is a plus.

Interested?

The candidates should contact Prof. Joeri Denayer at joeri.denayer@vub.be. Please send a complete Curriculum Vitae, with a recent photograph, and the names of two leading scientists who are ready to support your application and recommend you as an active, creative and autonomous researcher, ready to work in a team. For more information, please check the vacancy description in attachment.