Recruitment Forum
phd thesis position in Belgium
Title: Development of coated metal bipolar plates for fuel cells
In the framework of the joint project TiNTHyN involving universities and research centers in Wallonia, the University of Liège, the CRM Group and the University of Namur recruit a PhD candidate to develop new metallic materials for low temperature fuel cell applications. The research
will deal with the development of coatings, using both dry and wet coating procedures, on aluminum plates, and the evaluation of the materials performance for low-temperature fuel cells.
Place: The researcher will be hired by ULiège (Belgium). The work will mainly take place in Liège, both at the University (Department of Chemical Engineering – Nanomaterials, Catalysis, Electrochemistry laboratory) and at the CRM Group, with frequent visits to the LARN laboratory in UNamur.
Profiles: Master in Sciences (Chemistry or physics) or Master in Engineering (preferably specialized in Chemistry and Materials Sciences).
Language: a good level of English is requested
Duration: 4 years
Start period: summer 2024
Application deadline: 30 April 2024
Further details and application
phd thesis position in Belgium
Title: Development of long-life bimetallic catalysts for fuel cells
In the framework of the joint project TiNTHyN involving universities and research centers in Wallonia, the University of Liège and UCLouvain University recruit a PhD candidate to develop electrocatalysts for low temperature fuel cell applications. The research will involve the synthesis
of bimetallic hollow nanostructures supported on optimized carbon supports, in order to obtain efficient catalysts with high resistance to degradation upon use. This research is part of a collaborative network of 12 PhD theses on hydrogen technologies involving 4 universities and 3
research centers. The recruited PhD student will thus be involved in research and training activities within a cohort of 12 fellow PhD students.
Place: The PhD candidate will be hired by ULiège (Belgium), but the program will be performed jointly between ULiège and UCLouvain. The work will mainly take place in ULiège, at the University (Department of Chemical Engineering – Nanomaterials, Catalysis, Electrochemistry laboratory), with frequent visits to the MOST (Molecular Chemistry, Materials and Catalysis) laboratory at UCLouvain.
Profiles: Master in Sciences (Chemistry or physics) or Master in Engineering (preferably specialized in Chemistry and Materials Sciences).
Language: a good level of English is requested
Duration: 4 years
Start period: summer 2024
Application deadline: 31 May 2024
Further details and application
2 phd thesis positions in Belgium
Title: Development of long-life catalysts for PEM fuel cells
Within the framework of a project funded by the National Funds for Scientific Research (FNRS), the University of Liège and the UCLouvain University recruit two PhD candidates to develop electrocatalysts for low temperature fuel cell applications. The research will deal with (i) the
synthesis of corrosion-resistant supports and (ii) the use of protective barriers to avoid the coarsening/leaching of metallic nanoparticles upon use in fuel cell, while keeping excellent catalytic activity.
Place: One researcher will be hired by ULiège, and the second one will be hired by UCLouvain. The work will take place at the Department of Chemical Engineering – NCE (Nanomaterials, Catalysis, Electrochemistry) laboratory of ULiège, and at the MOST (Molecular Chemistry, Materials and Catalysis) laboratory in UCLouvain. Both researchers are expected to meet frequently either in ULiège or UCLouvain.
Profiles: Master in Sciences (Chemistry or physics) or Master in Engineering (preferably specialized in Chemistry and Materials Sciences).
Language: a good level of English is requested
Duration: 4 years
Start period: summer 2024
Application deadline: 31 May 2024
Further details and application
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Food Engineering – Food Bioprocess Engineering at université laval, Québec, canada
Workplace:
Université Laval
Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences
Department of Soil Science and Agrifood Engineering
A privileged living environment in the heart of Quebec City and the first French language university in North America, Université Laval is a major
university open to the world and recognized for its culture of excellence in teaching and research.
The Department of Soil and Agrifood Engineering invites applications for a regular professor position in the following field: Food engineering – Food bioprocess engineering.
Job Description
1. Develop, participate and teach courses on food engineering – food bioprocess engineering at the level of the three training cycles.
2. As part of their academic activities, the incumbent will be required to develop an original research program focusing on the development of a
detailed understanding in food engineering – food bioprocess engineering.
3. Supervise (supervise and co-supervise) Masters and Ph.D. students.
4. Participate in the supervision of undergraduate students.
5. Contribute to the promotion of research activities in the field of food engineering – food bioprocess engineering.
6. Participate in the life of Université Laval.
Selection criteria
The selected person must hold a Ph.D. (doctorate or its equivalent) in the field of food engineering, chemical engineering, process engineering,
bioprocess engineering, bioresource engineering or in a related field with the requirement to hold an undergraduate degree in engineering.
Being a member (ing.) of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or an Order of engineering of Canada or eligible to become a member, and in this case to demonstrate it and to commit to becoming a member in good standing within three years of hiring.
For further selection criteria, hiring conditions and candidature, please see the job advertisement or visit the website
Website: https://www.rh.ulaval.ca/emploi/HCM/8257/votreexpertise