Postdoctoral Position in Heterogeneous Catalysis and High-Pressure Instrumentation for CO₂-to-SAF

University:

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

Country:

Netherlands

Deadline:

2025-07-22

Fields:

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Engineering, Process EngineeringDelft University of Technology (TU Delft) invites applications for a postdoctoral position focused on heterogeneous catalysis and high-pressure instrumentation for the catalytic transformation of CO₂ into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team to design and develop advanced reactor–catalyst systems, contributing to the decarbonization of air transport through innovative process engineering.

Responsibilities Include

– Designing and operating novel high-pressure flow/batch reactor systems.– Developing and synthesizing tailored catalyst materials for targeted hydrocarbon production.– Integrating system components and evaluating process performance under relevant operating conditions.– Conducting comprehensive process analysis to establish a scalable CO₂-to-SAF platform.

Requirements

– PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a closely related discipline.– Hands-on experience with high-pressure reactor operation and catalyst synthesis.– Proven experience in process development and optimization for gas-phase reaction systems.– Familiarity with analytical techniques for gas and liquid product analysis.– Expertise in material characterization methods (e.g., XRD, surface area analysis, spectroscopy, microscopy).– Strong problem-solving skills and ability to optimize complex reaction processes.– Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with a demonstrated publication record.– Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are invited to apply by 22 July 2025. Please submit your CV and a motivational letter via the application portal at:https://careers.tudelft.nl/job/Delft-Postdoc-in-Heterogeneous-Catalysis-and-High-Pressure-Instrumentation-for-CO%E2%82%82-to-SAF-2628-CD/823591702/

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