Maastricht University is pleased to announce a PhD Position in Plasma Model Development for Methane Valorization at the Faculty of Science and Engineering. This position is part of the Hypro project, focusing on developing advanced plasma-based technologies for sustainable methane conversion.
To be eligible for this PhD position, applicants must have a master’s degree in plasma physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field. They should have a strong academic background, experience with computational modelling, and good programming skills (such as in C, C++, Python, or Fortran).
Maastricht University (UM) is one of the most international universities in the Netherlands, known for its innovative educational approach and strong focus on research. Located in the historic city of Maastricht, UM offers a wide range of interdisciplinary programs across six faculties. The university is renowned for its Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method, which emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem solving.
Founded in 1976, Universiteit Maastricht (Maastricht University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Maastricht (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Limburg. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Universiteit Maastricht (UM) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiteit Maastricht (UM) 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 43 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.