About the position
Postdoc Solvothermal Recycling of Cardiac Catheters
We have a new Postdoc vacancy in our group on solvothermal recycling of cardiac catheters.
This Postdoc position is part of the newly funded Top Sector Life Sciences & Health (LSH) project - EvalueWaste.
This project brings together a multidisciplinary consortium from industry and academia to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of the healthcare sector: single-use cardiac electro-surgical catheters.
Every year, about 170,000 electro-surgical instruments and cardiac electro-surgical catheters are discarded, along with 70,000 kg of plastic handles.
• Scale-up of a solvothermal process to recover metals and polymers from cardiac catheters for reuse.
• Publish high-quality scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and contribute to project reports in collaboration with the project supervisors and others.
This Postdoc position provides a unique opportunity to help redefine the circularity in the healthcare sector in collaboration with the leading industry and the unique GreenCycl initiative.
Job requirements
You are strong in advanced chemical engineering research and enjoy hands-on experimental work.
Experience in experimental study of mechanical processing
A critical attitude towards results is expected, which translates into formulating new research questions.
That is why we focus on themes such as energy, climate, digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart mobility every day.
Our education and research are directly aligned with what society needs now and in the future.
With their knowledge and curiosity, our staff provide a high-quality education and conduct pioneering research that extends beyond the campus.
You will have the opportunity to take the initiative, work with others, and grow as a professional.
Driven by a deep-rooted desire to understand our environment and discover its underlying mechanisms, research and education at the ME faculty focusses on fundamental understanding, design, production including application and product improvement, materials, processes and (mechanical) systems.
This is reflected in ME’s outstanding, state-of-the-art education, which trains students to become responsible and socially engaged engineers and scientists.
We translate our knowledge and insights into solutions to societal issues, contributing to a sustainable society and to the development of prosperity and well-being.
That is what unites us in pioneering research, inspiring education and (inter)national cooperation.
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Please apply no later than 1 October 2026 via the application button and upload the following documents:
You can apply online.
What you’ll bring
- Experience in experimental study of mechanical processing
At a glance
- Position type
- Postdoc
- Institution
- TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
- Department
- Not stated
- Research group
- Not stated
- Location
- Netherlands
- Supervisor / contact person
- Not stated
- Funding
- Salaried
This Postdoc position is part of the newly funded Top Sector Life Sciences & Health (LSH) project - EvalueWaste.
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
Salary range:
€3706 - €5760 - Duration
- Not stated
- Expected start
- Not stated
- Vacancy reference
- Not stated
Research focus
- Discipline
- Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- Research area
- Polymers
- Methods
- Not stated
- Software
- Not stated
Dates to know
- Listed on FOSS Positions
- 23 Sep 2026
- Original advertisement date
- Not stated in the source
- Application deadline
- 01 Oct 2026 Timezone not stated. Check the original advert.
- Priority review date
- Not stated
- Last checked
- 23 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 23 Sep 2026
We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
How to apply
Apply now »
From chip to ship. From machine to human being. From idea to solution. Driven by a deep-rooted desire to understand our environment and discover its underlying mechanisms, research and education at the ME faculty focusses on fundamental understanding, design, production including application and product improvement, materials, processes and (mechanical) systems.
Application procedure
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 1 October 2026 via the application button and upload the following documents:
You can address your application to Dr.ir.Tim Horeman-Franse.
You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
Apply now »
https://careers.tudelft.nl/talentcommunity/apply/1371242557/?locale=en_US
Contact: t.horeman@tudelft.nl
Original sources
https://careers.tudelft.nl/talentcommunity/apply/1371242557/?locale=en_US ↗
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