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UTwente Postdoctoral Researcher in Membrane Science & Clean Water Technology

Two-year postdoctoral position in the Membrane Science and Technology cluster developing fouling-resistant membranes for industrial wastewater circularity and lithium recovery.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
PhD in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, or Membrane Technology.
English language proficiency
Fluent professional English communication.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required.
Thesis / Research statement
Demonstrated peer-reviewed publications in polymeric membrane fabrication, nanofiltration, or electrodialysis.
Recommendation letters
Three academic reference contacts.

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
CAO-NU Researcher scale 10 salary: €3,226 to €5,090/month gross plus 8% holiday and 8.3% end-of-year bonuses
Application fee
Free employment application
Tuition / joining costs
Salaried staff appointment; no tuition.

Dates and verification

Application deadline
January 31, 2027 (Departmental recruitment review)
Last source review
2026-10-14

Important verification note

Facts reflect official University of Twente documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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