The University of Groningen is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with extensive experience in electrochemistry and strong managerial skills to manage a research group in the field of electrocatalysis for a period of 4 months.
What are you going to do?
In the period from January to April 2024, you will be the deputy group leader of the Electrocatalysis Group led by Dr. D. M. Morales. You will be responsible of managing the group, namely, organizing group meetings, discussing progress with the different team members, coordinating the use of lab equipment, placing orders for chemicals and consumables, among others. You will also conduct a research project of your own, within the field of electrochemical technology.
Requirements
You should have:
- A PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field.
- Previous postdoc experience.
- Experience supervising MSc and PhD students.
- A strong background and demonstrated experience in electrochemistry, including in-situ electrochemical methods.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
- Strong managerial skills.
Conditions of employment
Fixed-term contract: Postdoc position from 1st January 2027 to 30th April 2027.
What can you expect from us?
- 232 vacation hours per year, based on a 38-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). You can also work more or fewer hours in exchange for more or fewer free hours. For example, with a 40-hour workweek, you save 96 extra free hours, and with a 36-hour workweek, you lose 96 hours.
- End-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 8% holiday allowance.
- Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
Employer
University of Groningen
At the University of Groningen (UG), researchers from all fields of academia and technology are working on academic challenges and societal questions. Lecturers prepare their students for meaningful careers within or outside the academic world. Interdisciplinary research and teaching, sharing of knowledge, collaboration with businesses, government institutions, and societal organizations are aspects that are of the utmost importance to this European top university. The UG aims to be an open academic community with an inclusive and safe working climate that invites you to add your value.
Department
Faculty of Science and Engineering
The Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) provides teaching and research across a wide range of disciplines, from physics and biology to artificial intelligence, mechanical engineering, and pharmacy. In close collaboration with partners from industry, healthcare, and society, we contribute to the urgent challenges of our time, such as energy, sustainability, digitization, and medical technology. Our community is open and informal, with more than 7,000 students, 1,000 PhD students, and 1,400 staff members from all over the world. If you would like to learn more about the Faculty of Science and Engineering, visit rug.nl/fse.
The successful candidate will join the Engineering and Technology Institute Groningen (ENTEG) within the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Groningen.
The research will be carried out in the Electrocatalysis Group led by Dr. Dulce M. Morales. The successful candidate will also benefit from connections within the Chemical Engineering department, including regular seminars, joint group meetings, and interaction with other staff, postdocs and PhD students in a lively and supportive environment.
Additional information
Do you have any questions or need more information?
Questions about the content of the job?
Dulce Morales Hernández (Assistant Professor): d.m.morales.hernandez@rug.nl
Questions about your application process?
Friso Salverda (Human Resources Adviser): f.d.salverda@rug.nl
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