• Synthesize and engineer novel materials for enhanced solar light harvesting.
• Evaluate photocatalytic performance for hydrogen production and wastewater remediation.
• Characterize materials using different techniques, and link properties to performance.
• Optimize reaction conditions and explore scale-up potential.
• Analyze pollutant degradation and hydrogen generation mechanisms.
• Document experiments, publish results, and present findings at conferences.
• Collaborate with the Catalysis Engineering Group and interdisciplinary teams to advance project goals.

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields.
• Strong background in heterogeneous catalysis, photocatalysis, or nanomaterials synthesis.
• Experience with material characterization techniques (e.g., TEM, SEM, XRD).
• Familiarity with photocatalytic hydrogen generation and/or wastewater treatment studies is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to design and conduct experiments independently and analyze complex data.
• Excellent scientific writing and communication skills; track record of publications is a plus.
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary research teams.
• Takes initiative, manages time effectively, and meets deadlines.
• Creative and critical problem-solving approach to research challenges.
• Passion for sustainability, scientific research, and contributing to society through innovative technologies.

We offer a temporary employment contract for 26,6 hours per week for a period of 9 months. An extension maybe possible based on available funding combined with adequate performance. The preferred starting date is ultimately November 1, 2025.

The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and dependent on relevant experience, ranges between € 3,546 - € 5,538 (scale 10). This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. The UFO profile Researcher 4 is applicable. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable.

Besides the salary and a vibrant and challenging environment at Science Park we offer you multiple fringe benefits:

• 232 holiday hours per year (based on fulltime) and extra holidays between Christmas and 1 January;
• multiple courses to follow from our Teaching and Learning Centre;
• multiple courses on topics such as leadership for academic staff;
• multiple courses on topics such as time management, handling stress and an online learning platform with 100+ different courses;
• 7 weeks birth leave (partner leave) with 100% salary;
• partly paid parental leave;
• the possibility to set up a workplace at home;
• a pension at ABP for which UvA pays two third part of the contribution;
• the possibility to follow courses to learn Dutch;