Researcher Biomass and Plastic Pyrolysis

Job title:

Researcher Biomass and Plastic Pyrolysis

Company:

Avans Hogeschool

Job description

In this position at the Center of Expertise Material and Energy Transition (MNEXT), you will conduct research within the biobased Resource & Energy group. In collaboration with companies, education and (non)-governmental organizations, inside and outside Avans, you:

• Lead and carry out research projects. You take charge of research initiatives, mentor junior researchers and students, and collaborate with academic and industrial partners.
• Work on funding and proposal writing. You secure research funding and write grant proposals, particularly for projects with a focus on pyrolysis and chemical recycling.
• Integrate research with education. You guide internship students and actively contribute to research-education integration.

Your place as a researcher within AvansYour place as a researcher within AvansAs a researcher polymer science and applications, you carry out work for the Center of Expertise Material and Energy Transition (MNEXT) in Breda. MNEXT forms the bridge between innovation and society together with SMEs. More than 80 employees work at MNEXT (including teacher-researchers from various Avans and Hogeschool Zeeland (HZ) courses). In addition, 7 research groups are part of MNEXT: Biobased Resources & Energy, Biobased Building Blocks & Products, Biobased Construction (both at HZ and Avans), Smart Energy, Renewable Energy Carriers, Biobased Transitions and Marine Biobased Chemistry.By conducting applied research with students, teachers, researchers and outside stakeholders, we set the materials and energy transition in motion towards a more sustainable future.We offer youWe offer youAn environment where you have the freedom to discover and improve things; This is how we get the best out of you. We facilitate you in your continuous development, with which you then contribute to our further professional and technical professionalization. We also offer you:

• A monthly salary of a minimum of € 4.361 to a maximum of € 6.114 gross for a full­ time appointment (scale 11 collective labor agreement for higher professional education). In accordance with the collective labor agreement, salaries will be increased by 4% as of January 1, 2025.
• An end-of-year bonus, which is approximately equal to a thirteenth month.
• An appointment for 1 year. If the position functions well and there is sufficient training space, an extension is a possibility.
• A good work-life balance and pleasant workplaces.
• A lot of freedom in your job with the option to work from home.

You fit right inYou fit right inYou are expected to have strong problem-solving skills, as you will be addressing complex challenges in pyrolysis of residual streams and on chemical recycling. Collaboration is key, so you should be comfortable working in interdisciplinary teams and with industrial partners. Therefore, you preferably have industrial or collaborative research experience.

Good communication skills are essential for sharing your findings effectively, both in written reports and presentations. Additionally, you need to be adaptable and open to learning, especially when exploring new techniques like recycling methods. Self-motivation and the ability to work independently will help you drive your research forward. Additionally, you have:

• A PhD/PD in chemical engineering or related field. You have a solid academic background in chemical reaction engineering and separation technology.
• Biomass- and plastic pyrolysis expertise. You have proven experience in developing and optimizing pyrolysis processes for biomass and plastics, with hands-on experience in pyrolysis experiments. Experience in novel pyrolysis technologies and pilot-scale operations is an advantage.
• Experience with pyrolysis product characterization. You are skilled in analyzing pyrolysis products (liquids, gases, char).
• Knowledge of process simulation. Familiarity with tools such as Aspen Plus and Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) is advantageous.
• Flexibility to work across multiple locations in Brabant.

Innovative AvansInnovative AvansBig ambitions, human scale. Committed, personal – that’s Avans. A place where you can be yourself. With your unique ideas and insights. That’s part of our learning and entrepreneurial character. We offer optimum flexible education, in co-creation with the professional field. We are always changing, and moving with the world around us. Our aim is to offer ever more personalization, so that our students can choose part of their own learning pathways. That’s our Ambition for 2025. Read these stories to discover Avans as an employer.Contribute to our ambitionContribute to our ambitionDo you see a great role for yourself in further professionalizing our education and research and in contributing to the further development of Avans into a knowledge institution? Please apply no later than December 2th, 2024 via the application button. If you have any questions about the content of the position, please contact Qian Zhou, Associate Professor, via or +31 885 256 660. We will provide you with an update about your application within 2 weeks after the vacancy closes.We do not appreciate acquisition in response to this text.

Expected salary

€4361 per month

Location

Breda, Noord-Brabant

Job date

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:14:19 GMT

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