International PhD Position in Hollow Fiber Membrane Development, Netherlands

  •  PhD
  •  20-Jun-2023
  •   Netherlands
  • $$  € 2,541 – € 3,247

The University of Twente is establishing its International PhD Position in Hollow Fiber Membrane Development for the academic session 2023-2024.

The scholarship program is particularly open to international students who wish to undertake the PhD degree program at the university.The University of Twente is a renowned research institution located in the Netherlands. The university was founded in 1961. It was ranked among the top 400 universities in the world and provided a variety of academic programmes leading to degrees. The Universiteit Twente (UT) is a public technical institution that is placed 197th in the QS Global World Rankings 2021 and is considered to be one of the best public universities in the Netherlands. It has the unmistakable mission of putting people first in the creation of a university of technology, one in which community input is solicited and accepted through reasonable resolutions.

Why study at the  University of Twente? UT’s rigorous academic standards and packed schedules provide opportunities for researchers to stretch both their minds and their social skills. The institution provides an education of the highest calibre, with an emphasis on collaborative project work, within a setting that is both distinctive and relaxed. Students will leave this programme with an excellent grasp of other cultures as well as good work opportunities.

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Universiteit Twente Information

Universiteit Twente Grants

International PhD Position in Hollow Fiber Membrane Development, Netherlands Founded in 1961, Universiteit Twente (University of Twente) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Enschede (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Overijssel. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Universiteit Twente is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiteit Twente offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All international students are eligible to apply.
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in PhD research project subject offered by the University of Twente.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
  • You have, or will shortly, acquire a master’s degree (or equivalent) preferably with distinction (or international equivalent) in chemical engineering, materials engineering, chemistry or a related field.
  • You are creative and have excellent analytical and communication skills.
  • You bring good team spirit and like to work in an interdisciplinary and internationally oriented environment.
  • You are proficient in English.
  • You have a background in membrane technology, polymer chemistry, or materials synthesis.
  • You have prior experience with experimental skills, ideally including membrane fabrication and characterization techniques.
  • You have knowledge or proven practical programming experience in Python, and/or MATLAB or are highly motivated to learn such.
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Offered Benefits

The University of Twente will provide all the following:

  • An inspiring multidisciplinary and challenging international and academic environment. The UT offers a fun and dynamic environment with enthusiastic colleagues where collaboration with other researchers is stimulated.
  • As a PhD student at UT, you will be appointed to a full-time position for four years, with a qualifier in the first year.
  • Your salary and associated conditions are in accordance with the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU).
  • You will receive a gross monthly salary ranging from € 2.541,- to € 3.247,-.
  • 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 232 leave hours in case of full-time employment based on a formal workweek of 38 hours. A full-time employment in practice means 40 hours a week, therefore resulting in 96 extra leave hours on an annual basis.
  • A family-friendly institution that offers parental leave (both paid and unpaid).
  • You will have a training programme as part of the Twente Graduate School where you and your supervisors will determine a plan for a suitable education and supervision.

Application Process

  • How to Apply: Interested students are required to complete the  online application form from the university and confirm their enrolment in the university. The accepted applicants will be considered. No separate application for the opportunity is required.
  • Supporting Documents: A motivation letter (maximum two pages of A4) emphasizing their specific interest, qualifications, and motivations to apply for this position;
  • Curriculum Vitae (including contact information for at least two academic references)
  • Admission Requirements: The applicants must hold relevant bachelor’s degree certification to support their master’s application and secure admission at the University of Twente.
  • Language Requirement: Candidates are proficient in written and spoken English.
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