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XiaoCheng Mi

5 months ago

PhD in Experimental Combustion of Impure Iron Powders for Sustainable Energy at Eindhoven University of Technology Eindhoven University of Technology in Netherlands

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

4-year fully funded PhD position with full-time employment for four years. Salary is in Dutch university scale P, approximately €3,059 to €3,881 per month, plus an 8.3% year-end bonus and 8% vacation pay. Benefits include pension scheme, paid leave, training, commuting/work-from-home/internet allowances, and access to university facilities.

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Expired

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Netherlands

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Eindhoven University of Technology

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Material Characterization
Sustainable Energy
Physics

About this position

PhD opportunity at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, within Group Mi / the Thermo-Fluids Engineering area and the Power and Flow (P&F) Section.

The project is titled “Experimental Study on Combustion of Impure Iron Powders for Sustainable Energy” and is part of the Com-Impure-Iron project funded by the Dutch Research Council (NWO) under the Open Technology Programme (OTP). The research focuses on the Iron Power Cycle as a circular, carbon-free energy carrier for large-scale energy storage and transport.

The PhD candidate will perform single-particle combustion experiments, study the effects of impurities such as carbon and metal oxides, investigate solid-phase oxidation, and carry out detailed post-combustion materials characterization. The work aims to improve fundamental understanding of how impurities affect ignition, combustion temperature, and particle morphology, and to support predictive models for next-generation metal-fuel energy systems.

Eligibility highlights: a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field; strong interest in experimental combustion, multiphase flows, or reactive materials; laboratory and data-analysis experience; programming/data-processing skills; and excellent English communication.

Funding and conditions: this is a 4-year fully funded PhD with full-time employment. The post includes salary according to Dutch university scale P, year-end bonus, vacation pay, and standard TU/e employment benefits. The role also includes a small teaching component and access to advanced experimental facilities, training, and an international research environment.

Application window: the vacancy remains open until filled, but the listed deadline is 26 May 2026. Applicants should apply online through the TU/e vacancy portal and submit a cover letter, CV with publications, and three references.

Funding details

4-year fully funded PhD position with full-time employment for four years. Salary is in Dutch university scale P, approximately €3,059 to €3,881 per month, plus an 8.3% year-end bonus and 8% vacation pay. Benefits include pension scheme, paid leave, training, commuting/work-from-home/internet allowances, and access to university facilities.

What's required

Applicants should have a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related discipline. Strong interest in experimental combustion, multiphase flows, or reactive materials is expected. Experience with laboratory experiments and data analysis is required, with optical diagnostics or materials characterization considered an advantage. Good programming and data-processing skills are needed, along with the ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary team. Excellent communication skills in English are required.

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Research Interests

Materials Chemistry

Fluid Mechanics

Chemical Engineering

Materials Science

Combustion Science