PhD in Physical Chemistry

Within Membrane Surface Science (MSuS), part of the Department of Membrane Science & Technology (MST), and Advanced Organ Bio-engineering and Therapeutics (AOT), both of the University of Twente, the Netherlands, there is a vacancy for a PhD student. The project will focus on the production and characterization of functional membranes, e.g. membranes that hold an additional functionality beyond separation such as absorbative or catalytic properties. The functionality will come from the addition of (nano)particles during the production process, including a foaming step to increase access to these functional particles. Such membranes are relevant to applications including the removal of micropollutants from waste water and drinking water, and the removal of protein bound toxins in kidney dialysis. The project is part of a larger NWO-VICI project and involves collaboration with at least 2 other PhD students and one postdoc. The PhD will be integrated in the MSuS and AOT groups and will participate in the Twente Graduate School program and contribute to teaching (supervising BSc and MSc assignments or acting as teaching assistants).