PhD in Chemically Driven Robotic Actuators (TactoChem) University of Groningen in Netherlands

Postdoctoral researcher position at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands in the area of chemically driven robotic actuators , soft robotics , materials science , mechanical engineering , and physical/applied chemistry . This project, TactoChem , is funded by a European Starting Grant and aims to develop a new class of chemical touch sensors that can be integrated into robotic prototypes. The work focuses on designing robotic components and actuators that respond to chemical signals, op...

Michael Lerch’s Autonomous Soft Materials Research Group at the University of Groningen is hiring for one PhD position and two postdoctoral positions focused on research at the interface of chemistry, microfluidics, materials science, and robotics . The PhD and one postdoc are aimed at using systems chemistry & microfluidics to help create a chemical sense of touch for next-generation robots. The second postdoc is centered on (meta)materials design for the same broader goal. This is a strong fit...

PhD opportunity at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the ERC Starting Grant project EcoIron , led by Prof. Yali Tang . The project is focused on operando diagnostics of iron electrodeposition for green steel and iron-based energy storage . The position is especially relevant for students interested in materials science , chemistry , physics , and chemical engineering , with a strong experimental and characterization component. The post mentions support from Jongmin Lee as co-promotor,...

Leiden University in the Netherlands is advertising a PhD position in PFAS-free membranes for use in electrolysers . The project sits at the interface of electrochemistry , materials chemistry , membrane science , and metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) , with the goal of developing next-generation proton-conductive membranes that do not rely on PFAS-based materials such as Nafion®. The successful candidate will work on designing innovative membrane materials by combining proton-conductive MOFs with...

Wetsus is advertising PhD project 2026.19, “Beyond the boundaries of phosphate desorption: Uncovering the surface chemistry behind phosphate-iron (hydr)oxide sorption.” The project is centered on surface chemistry , chemical engineering , materials science , and environmental science , with a strong focus on phosphate removal and regeneration in wastewater treatment. The research investigates how phosphate is adsorbed and desorbed on iron (hydr)oxide-based adsorbents, why regenerant solutions ar...