Postdoc – Management of Electrocatalysis Group

Postdoc – Management of Electrocatalysis Group

Postdoc – Management of Electrocatalysis Group

The University of Groningen is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with extensive experience in electrochemistry and strong managerial skills to manage a research group in the field of electrocatalysis for a period of 4 months.

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Postdoc – Management of Electrocatalysis Group

https://werkenbij.rug.nl/vacature/postdoc-management-of-electrocatalysis-group-2562/?lang=en

What are you going to do?

In the period from January to April 2024, you will be the deputy group leader of the Electrocatalysis Group led by Dr. D. M. Morales. You will be responsible of managing the group, namely, organizing group meetings, discussing progress with the different team members, coordinating the use of lab equipment, placing orders for chemicals and consumables, among others. You will also conduct a research project of your own, within the field of electrochemical technology.

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Who are you?

You should have

• A PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field.

• Previous postdoc experience.

• Experience supervising MSc and PhD students.

• A strong background and demonstrated experience in electrochemistry, including in-situ electrochemical methods.

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

• Strong managerial skills.

What can you expect from us?

• In accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities, we offer a salary of at least € 3.706 up to a maximum of € 5.760 (salary scale 10) gross per month for a full-time employment contract.

• 232 vacation hours per year, based on a 38-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). You can also work more or fewer hours in exchange for more or fewer free hours. For example, with a 40-hour workweek, you save 96 extra free hours, and with a 36-hour workweek, you lose 96 hours.

• End-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 8% holiday allowance.

• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.

• Postdoc position from 1st January 2027 to 30th April 2027.

Where will you be working?

At the University of Groningen (UG), researchers from all fields of academia and technology are working on academic challenges and societal questions. Lecturers prepare their students for meaningful careers within or outside the academic world. Interdisciplinary research and teaching, sharing of knowledge, collaboration with businesses, government institutions, and societal organizations are aspects that are of the utmost importance to this European top university. The UG aims to be an open academic community with an inclusive and safe working climate that invites you to add your value.

The Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) provides teaching and research across a wide range of disciplines, from physics and biology to artificial intelligence, mechanical engineering, and pharmacy. In close collaboration with partners from industry, healthcare, and society, we contribute to the urgent challenges of our time, such as energy, sustainability, digitization, and medical technology. Our community is open and informal, with more than 7,000 students, 1,000 PhD students, and 1,400 staff members from all over the world. If you would like to learn more about the Faculty of Science and Engineering, visit rug.nl/fse .

The successful candidate will join the Engineering and Technology Institute Groningen (ENTEG) within the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Groningen.

The research will be carried out in the Electrocatalysis Group led by Dr. Dulce M. Morales. The successful candidate will also benefit from connections within the Chemical Engineering department, including regular seminars, joint group meetings, and interaction with other staff, postdocs and PhD students in a lively and supportive environment.

Application procedure

• Your application : After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation by email.
• Selection : The selection committee assesses your application and you will be notified as soon as possible whether you are invited for an interview.
• First interview : We would like to get to know each other better in a first interview, which can take place either online or on location.
• Second interview and possible assessment or guest lecture : We may schedule a second interview with you. Depending on the position, this interview can be complemented with an assessment or guest lecture.
• Terms of employment meeting : After a positive interview, we will discuss the terms of employment together. When everything is completed, we are happy to welcome you at the University of Groningen!

Application procedure

Step 1

Your

After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation by email.

Step 2

Selection

The selection committee assesses your application and you will be notified as soon as possible whether you are invited for an interview.

Step 3

First

We would like to get to know each other better in a first interview, which can take place either online or on location.

Step 4

Second interview and possible assessment or guest lecture

We may schedule a second interview with you. Depending on the position, this interview can be complemented with an assessment or guest lecture.

Step 5

Terms of employment meeting

After a positive interview, we will discuss the terms of employment together. When everything is completed, we are happy to welcome you at the University of Groningen!

Interested?

Does this vacancy appeal to you? If so, click on the button below and apply straightaway.

Please add the following documents to your application

• CV

• Cover letter (max 2 pages).

Do you have any questions or need more information?

• Questions about the content of the job? Dulce Morales Hernández Assistant Professor d.m.morales.hernandez@rug.nl

• Questions about your application process? Friso Salverda Human Resources Adviser f.d.salverda@rug.nl

Information about applying

When scheduling meetings, we will take your schedule into account as much as possible.

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Our selection procedure follows the guidelines of the NVP Application Code.