The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is offering PhD Position in Homogeneous Catalysis within the Faculty of Science. The project, supervised by Dr. Sonja Pullen and Prof. Joost Reek, focuses on developing molecular electrocatalysts for the selective conversion of direct-air captured CO? into ethylene and formaldehyde, as part of the HyCarb consortium under the Groenvermogen National Growth Fund program.
To be eligible, applicants must hold an MSc degree in chemistry or chemical engineering, with a strong background in electrochemistry, supramolecular chemistry, and/or homogeneous catalysis.
Founded in 1632, the University of Amsterdam (UvA) is one of Europe’s leading research universities and the largest in the Netherlands. With over 42,000 students, 6,000 staff members, and 3,000 PhD candidates, it offers a wide range of programs across science, humanities, social sciences, law, economics, and medicine. Known for its strong international outlook and culture of curiosity, UvA is a hub for innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and cutting-edge research, attracting scholars and students from around the world.
Established in 1632, Universiteit van Amsterdam (University of Amsterdam) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Amsterdam (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), North Holland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA) 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. This 387 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.