Postdoc – Management of Electrocatalysis Group

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Postdoc – Management of Electrocatalysis Group

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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
Solliciteer uiterlijk: 27 October 2026 23:59 Dutch local time
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€3.706 - €5.760

Postdoc – Management of Electrocatalysis Group

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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. 

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.
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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.

De Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) verzorgt onderwijs en onderzoek in een breed spectrum van disciplines, van natuurkunde en biologie tot kunstmatige intelligentie, werktuigbouwkunde en farmacie. We dragen in nauwe samenwerking met partners uit bedrijfsleven, medische wereld en maatschappij bij aan de urgente uitdagingen van onze tijd, zoals energie, duurzaamheid, digitalisering en medische technologie. Onze gemeenschap heeft een open en informeel karakter, met meer dan 7.000 studenten, 1.000 promovendi en 1.400 medewerkers van over de hele wereld. Wil je meer weten over de Faculty of Science and Engineering? Kijk dan op 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

Step 1: Jouw sollicitatie

Nadat je jouw sollicitatie hebt ingediend, ontvang je een bevestiging per mail.

Step 2: Selectie

De selectiecommissie beoordeelt je sollicitatie en laat je zo spoedig mogelijk weten of je wordt uitgenodigd voor een gesprek.

Step 3: Eerste gesprek

We leren elkaar graag beter kennen tijdens een eerste gesprek, dat zowel online als op locatie kan plaatsvinden.

Step 4: Tweede gesprek en mogelijk assessment of gastcollege

Mogelijk plannen we nog een tweede gesprek met je in. Dit gesprek kan, afhankelijk van de functie, worden aangevuld met een assessment of gastcollege.

Step 5: Het arbeidsvoorwaardengesprek

Na een positief gesprek, nemen we samen de arbeidsvoorwaarden door. Als alles rond is, heten we je van harte welkom bij de Rijksuniversiteit 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).
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Information about applying

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Acquisition is not appreciated.

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

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