Postdoc position for Multi-scale process modelling

Job title:

Postdoc position for Multi-scale process modelling

Company:

Universiteit Twente

Job description

Hours38 – 40 hr.Salary indicationSalary gross/monthly
based on full-time€ 4,060 – € 5,331Deadline31 Aug 2025At the CPM chair we are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join the EU-funded FASTER project, which aims to enable the decentralized production of green ammonia; a crucial molecule at the intersection of the energy and food value chains. Green ammonia can act both as a hydrogen carrier for energy applications and as a fertilizer for agriculture, offering a key solution for Europe’s climate and energy transitions.Conventional ammonia synthesis via the Haber-Bosch process is operated at large scale (over 160 million tons annually worldwide) under high temperatures and pressures, posing scalability and sustainability challenges. FASTER will develop and demonstrate a novel, mild-temperature ammonia synthesis process (TRL4) and assess its performance, techno-economic feasibility, and environmental and social impact. The project aligns closely with the European Green Deal and supports strategic autonomy by fostering collaboration among leading institutions and industry partners across the EU, Switzerland, and the UK.Your profileAs part of FASTER, the University of Twente leads the development of new catalytic systems and process models for commercial-scale deployment. We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with a strong interdisciplinary background and demonstrated experience in:

• Process engineering and systems modeling, particularly multi-scale, multi-physics models to support large-scale process and systems analysis;
• Techno-economic analysis (TEA), including a deep understanding of project financing, cost structures, and risk assessment (e.g., cost of capital, technology maturity, CAPEX/OPEX models);
• Sustainability assessments, using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Life Cycle Costing (LCC), and Social Life Cycle Assessment (SLCA), with familiarity in relevant policy frameworks and sustainability metrics.

The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a transformative European initiative and to work at the forefront of clean energy and sustainable chemical manufacturing.Our offer

• Fulltime position for 1 year
• The university offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues in a stimulating scientific environment.
• Salary and associated conditions are in accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU)
• The salary amounts, depending on education and experience, minimal 4.060,- to a maximum of € 5.331,- gross per month in case of a fulltime employment.
• A holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.
• The number of holiday hours for full-time employment is 232 hours per calendar year.
• Professional and personal development programmes.

Information and applicationYour reaction should include an application/motivation letter, emphasizing your specific interest and motivation, a detailed CV, and a copy of your doctoral degree. An interview and a scientific presentation will be part of the selection procedure.For more information about the position, you are encouraged to contact Prof. Dr. Ir. Jimmy A. Faria (j.a.fariaalbanese@utwente.nl)Please apply via the button below.Share this vacancyAbout the departmentThe work will be carried out in the Catalytic Processes and Materials group within the department of chemical engineering of the Faculty of Science and Technology at the University of Twente (The Netherlands). You are encouraged to visit the different groups here:–About the organisationThe Faculty of Science & Technology (Technische Natuurwetenschappen, TNW) engages some 700 staff members and 2000 students in education and research on the cutting edge of chemical technology, applied physics and biomedical technology. Our fields of application include sustainable energy, process technology and materials science, nanotechnology and technical medicine. As part of a people-first tech university that aims to shape society, individuals and connections, our faculty works together intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad, and conducts extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders. Our research has a high profile both in the Netherlands and internationally and is strengthened by the many young researchers working on innovative projects with as doctoral candidates and post-docs. It has been accommodated in three multidisciplinary UT research institutes: Mesa+ Institute, TechMed Centre and Digital Society Institute.Want to know more?Faria Albanese, J.A. (Jimmy)
Prof. dr. ir.Faria Albanese, J.A. (Jimmy)
Prof. dr. ir.Do you have questions about this vacancy? Then you can contact Jimmy for all substantive questions about this position and the application procedure. For general questions about working for the UT, please refer to the chatbot.

Expected salary

€4060 – 5331 per month

Location

Enschede, Overijssel

Job date

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 06:20:40 GMT

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