Current vacancies

Typical activities during a 4 year PhD project

• Experimental acquisition of intrinsic reaction rate data.
• Model construction based on reaction mechanisms and estimation of kinetic parameters by data regression and/or quantum chemical calculations.
• Scale-up of lab data and simulation of industrial processes by developing and implementing reactor models accounting for transport next to reaction. Development and application of Computational Fluid Dynamics models in that context.
• Normal duties will apply, including the preparation of scientific reports and publications and assisting in supervising of MSc students.

Requirements

Applicants must possess a MSc in Chemical Engineering or related subject and a TOEFL certificate with a minimum score of 95(iBT) or equivalent. Relevant experience in the area of reactor engineering, kinetics, and/or computational chemistry is strongly recommended. Candidates must have a strong mathematical background and be willing to focus on obtaining quantitative rather than qualitative results. Excellent candidates with a PhD in the above domains and willing to spend between 1 and 3 years at LCT can also apply for a postdoctoral fellowship.

Inquiries/Application

Any additional information can be obtained by contacting Mark Saeys. Any application should enclose a C.V., a one page justification of your interest and the e-mail addresses of at least two references.  Unsolicited applications are always welcome.