• Develop and implement multi-sensor analytical workflows (e.g. chemical, spectroscopic and electrochemical methods) for real-time analysis of battery electrolyte streams;
• Design and validate data fusion strategies combining multiple sensor outputs into robust chemical information;
• Contribute to the development of machine-learning models for classification and routing of complex electrolyte mixtures;
• Translate experimental data into Digital Product Passport-compatible formats and workflows;
• Collaborate with industrial partners to validate the sensing platform in realistic recycling and manufacturing environments.

• When working on complex, multidisciplinary problems, you maintain structure and connect experimental results to broader system-level goals;
• You collaborate effectively across disciplines (chemistry, data science, engineering) and communicate clearly with academic and industrial partners;
• You take initiative in developing new experimental and analytical approaches;
• A PhD (working and thinking level) in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a closely related field;
• Knowledge of organomain group chemistry, practical working under inert atmosphere, prototyping and collaborations with industry is preferred;
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: spectroscopy (e.g. IR, Raman), electrochemistry, analytical chemistry, data analysis, or modelling;
• Experience with machine learning, sensor systems, or digital infrastructures is beneficial but not required.

You will work in a highly interdisciplinary and forward-looking project at the interface of chemistry, digitalisation, and circular economy. CRiSP is a visible and strategically important initiative that connects fundamental research to real industrial implementation and EU regulation.

You will gain:

• Experience in combining chemistry with AI and digital infrastructures.
• Exposure to Smart Industry environments and industrial testbeds.
• Opportunities to develop both scientific and translational skills in a rapidly evolving field.
• We offer a temporary employment contract for 38 hours per week for a period of a year with a possible extension of another half year in case of sufficient funding. The preferred starting date is ultimately 1st of June 2026. 
• 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;

Are you curious to read more about our extensive package of secondary employment benefits, take a look here.