PhD Position in Green Chemical Reaction Engineering
University of Groningen
Job description
Low cost bulk renewable resources can make an important contribution to a more sustainable production of bulk chemicals and intermediates. One such a source is glycerol (also called glycerine), which is becoming increasingly available in large quantities as a result of increasing biodiesel production. As a result there is an
overproduction of glycerol and prices have dropped dramatically over the last years, making it an attractive potential building block for bulk chemicals. The objective of the proposed research is the exploration and optimisation of new selective catalytic oxidation pathways for glycerol into new and existing bulk chemicals with a
focus on heterogeneous catalysts.
Required education/skills
The candidate has a master degree in chemistry or chemical engineering, preferentially with expertise in the field of catalysis. Those who are finishing their studies soon are also invited to reflect.
Conditions of employment
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2502
Duration of the contract: Four years
Maximum hours per week: 38
The University of Groningen offers a salary of € 1956 gross per month in the first year up to a maximum of € 2502 gross per month in the fourth year. The position is temporary for a period of four years.
Additional Information
Prof.dr.ir. H.J. Heeres
Telephone number: 31 50 3634174
E-mail address: h.j.heeres@rug. nl
Or Dr. J. van Haveren
Telephone number: 31 317 475233
E-mail address: jacco.vanhaveren@ wur.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:
* About the organization (http://www.rug. nl)
Application
You can apply for this job before 20-08-2007 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending
your application to:
University of Groningen
Personnel and Organization Department
P.O. Box 72
9700 AB Groningen
The Netherlands
E-mail: vmp@bureau.rug. nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT207132.
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