"Postdoc Separation Processes for CO2 Electrolysis Products"

To meet environmental targets for CO2 emissions set forth, alternative, low-carbon emission approaches to existing manufacturing processes for base chemicals are required. This necessitates re-invention of processes that are in use since early days of the industrial revolution. Particularly novel separation methods for products from electrochemical synthesis routes need to be developed & demonstrated at pilot scale for industrial uptake. Within TU Delft, we collaborate with industrial partners and multiple research groups in the Pro2Tech institute. The position will form a bridge between research groups in the Chemical Engineering department, and the Process & Energy department of the Mechanical Engineering faculty.

To scale up CO2 electrolysis & utilization technologies, we are looking for a proactive, process engineering-minded postdoc to join our team. We expect both scientific and engineering work, that will focus on first classifying separation technologies available for isolating CO2 electrolysis products. Based on the gathered knowledge, the postdoc will identify separation processes most suitable for scale up for products from CO2 electrolysis. Furthermore, the postdoc will demonstrate integration of continuous lab scale end-to-end process from a CO2 rich feed to a chemical intermediate.

You will work together with a diverse team of scientists interested in electrochemical conversion and separation technologies. The team consists of four scientists Monique van der Veen, David Vermaas, Ruud Kortlever and H.Burak Eral collaborating in the context of Pro2Tech institute. Given the rapid development and large interest in the technology, we expect you to publish in scientific literature or present the technology to the general public, hence good communication skills in addition to scientific and engineering talent is required.

Job requirements: PhD in Process Technology, Chemical & Mechanical engineering, Physics and chemistry or related disciplines.