About the position
PhD Position Advancing Electrically Driven Separation Processes via Local pH-Gradient Analysis
Challenge: Master electrically-induced pH gradients; Change: Investigate electrochemical interfaces to optimize separation performance; Impact: A chemical-free and circular Dutch process industry
In this project, a collaborative initiative involving both academic and industrial partners, coordinated by the Institute for Sustainable Process Technology (ISPT), we aim to develop a fundamentally different approach.
As a PhD candidate at TU Delft, you will investigate the fundamental behavior of electrically induced pH gradients at critical interfaces, including electrodes and membranes used in electrochemical separation processes.
You will work towards specific user-cases / user-applications and demonstrate the membrane processes in close collaboration with the partners and other collaborators in the consortium, which are not yet known and will be defined throughout the project.
Your main research will focus on:
developing membrane modification strategies to enhance performance, durability, and antifouling properties, thereby reducing energy demand as well as capital and operational costs for specific user-cases.
In close collaboration with project partners and other research groups at the TU Delft, you will also contribute to the development of physics-informed models by performing two-dimensional simulations of local pH gradients.
You will join the interdisciplinary research team of the Bazyar Lab within the Department of Chemical Engineering, section of Catalysis, Separation, and Electrochemical engineering (CaSE), working under the supervision of Dr.
As part of this project, you will collaborate closely with Dr.
At the Bazyar Lab, we are driven by the ambition to advance sustainable process engineering through the development of innovative separation materials and technologies.
We foster an open, collaborative, and supportive research environment where team members share knowledge, help one another, and receive the guidance and training needed to grow into independent researchers.
In addition to conducting research, you will contribute to education by serving as a teaching assistant in various courses, supervising bachelor thesis projects, and mentoring master's students during their graduation research.
Job requirements
Working at the intersection of electrochemistry and separation technology, you apply strong analytical skills to address complex challenges.
Hands-on experience with electrochemical systems and/or electrically driven separation technologies.
Our scientists conduct ground-breaking fundamental and applied research in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Engineering Physics.
Please apply no later than 18 October 2026 via the application button and upload the following documents:
You can apply online.
What you’ll bring
- In addition to conducting research, you will contribute to education by serving as a teaching assistant in various courses, supervising bachelor thesis projects, and mentoring master's students during their graduation research.
- Beyond research, you are keen to supervise master's and bachelor's students and continuously broaden your expertise and professional capabilities.
- An MSc degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Applied Physics, Physical Chemistry or a closely related discipline.
- Hands-on experience with electrochemical systems and/or electrically driven separation technologies.
- Knowledge of membrane processes, transport phenomena, advanced characterization techniques, such as fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM), and/or experience with 2D computational modeling.
- Experience with designing custom-built experimental set-ups
- To that end, we educate innovative students in broad Bachelor's and specialist Master's programmes with a strong research component.
- In case you have a question about the procedure, please contact Els Arkesteijn (Secr-CaSE-TNW@tudelft.nl), management assistant of the CaSE section
- only abstract of your MSc thesis (or equivalent degree) in English;
- copy of the MSc (or equivalent degree) diploma and its academic supplement (i.e. list of grades)
At a glance
- Position type
- PhD
- Institution
- Delft University of Technology
- Department
- Not stated
- Research group
- Not stated
- Location
- Delft, Netherlands, NL
- Supervisor / contact person
- Dr. Hanieh Bazyar, Dr. Jouke Dykstra
- Funding
- Salaried
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from €3204 - €4051 gross per month, from the first year to the fourth year based on a fulltime contract (38 hours), plus 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution.
Salary range:
€3204 - €4051 - Duration
- Not stated
- Expected start
- Not stated
- Vacancy reference
- Not stated
Research focus
- Discipline
- Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering
- Research area
- Electrochemistry, Energy storage, Surfaces & interfaces
- Methods
- Microscopy
- Software
- Not stated
Dates to know
- Listed on FOSS Positions
- 28 Sep 2026
- Original advertisement date
- Not stated in the source
- Application deadline
- 18 Oct 2026 Europe/Amsterdam
- Priority review date
- Not stated
- Last checked
- 28 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 28 Sep 2026
18 October 2026
How to apply
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You are motivated to conduct innovative research that supports the transition toward sustainable process engineering. Working at the intersection of electrochemistry and separation technology, you apply strong analytical skills to address complex challenges. You thrive in interdisciplinary and international collaborations, communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, while also being confident in working independently. Beyond research, you are keen to supervise master's and bachelor's students and continuously broaden your expertise and professional capabilities.
Application procedure
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 18 October 2026 via the application button and upload the following documents:
You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
Apply now »
https://careers.tudelft.nl/talentcommunity/apply/1372913757/?locale=en_US
Contact: Secr-CaSE-TNW@tudelft.nl
Original sources
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