Researcher (-Lecturer) Water Technology

Do you want to make a thorough contribution to the quality of research and education in the Northern Netherlands and to the social mission of higher professional education? Are you the link between education and the professional field?

Who are we looking for
We are looking for a skilled colleague with knowledge and expertise in water technology, specifically in bioreactors and/or water treatment for the food industry.

Where are you going to get started
The Water Technology lectorate is a University of Applied Sciences (HBO or Hogeschool) research group focused on physical-chemical water and wastewater treatment processes, e.g., magnetic treatment, electrohydrodynamic atomization, micro and nano size contaminants, aeration and oxidation processes. Lectorates are company demand’s driven research groups. Which means that the work is performed in close cooperation with industries and companies inside and outside Europe. Also, the lectorate works closely with education to train students in innovative methods and recruit new talents.

What are you going to do
In this position you are responsible for the execution of research projects aimed at water and wastewater treatment. In addition, you are the link between the professorship and our educational programs and you are involved in the development and implementation of educational activities (particularly but not exclusively) for our Life Sciences and Technology (LS&T) and Engineering groups. You conduct independent research, which also includes laboratory work. Key tasks include ensuring and monitoring the quality of results achieved, communicating with business partners, and guiding students on integrated educational projects so that they can perform and deliver high-quality results. You will also contribute to new project proposals.

An important part of the work is also sharing the acquired expert knowledge with the field and other relevant parties. This includes translating the acquired knowledge into educational modules and publishing the results in scientific, technical journals and digital knowledge and exchange platforms. You are able to complete projects in a structured manner (integral product development) and you can switch in your communication between the different (knowledge) levels of students, lecturers, researchers and the professional field.

Profile sketch

• A relevant master degree.
• Experience with water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Experience with water and wastewater analysis.
• Experience with (water and wastewater related) bioreactors and/or water in the food technology industry is a plus.
• Project management skills.
• Good communication skills, good reporting and presentation skills
• Fluency in English and Dutch.
• Experience with guiding and supervising students.
• Lab management experience and good organizational skills.
• Demonstrable work experience in organizing and conducting research.
• Experienced in drafting research proposals.
• Experienced in working in small research teams.
• Team worker and capable of working independently.
• Capable of structuring multiple tasks efficiently
• Maintain analytical equipment and organize efficient use of them
• Knows how to work safely in and around the laboratory and give good example to others

Did you notice our other vacancy: Lecturer-researcher in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering? If you are interested in and are qualified for both, a combination of these positions is a possibility. Interested? Please make sure to mention this in your motivation.

We offer
A very international environment conducting projects in collaboration with many academic institutes and companies inside and outside The Netherlands. An inspiring team and possibilities to connect and work with many educational levels, from HBO (technical) to PhD. Working in a unique environment, combining high voltage and water technology to develop new and strategic ideas in both fields. The salary is a maximum of € 5.936,77 (scale 11 CAO HBO) gross per month for a full-time job, excluding 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus. The contract is initially for one year, starting as soon as possible.

The strength of NHL Stenden
Our university of applied sciences is firmly rooted in the northern part of the Netherlands where we are based, while at the same time maintaining a strong international focus. At all our campuses and with our international network, we are always looking for new ways to successfully integrate education, research and the latest developments in the professional world. Our students, lecturers and researchers work together in small teams on real-life assignments and share their innovative ideas in practice. Our courses incorporate all the latest trends and developments in the relevant sectors and industries – at a local, national and an international level.The future calls for enterprising and resourceful professionals who know how to translate their knowledge into innovative solutions and who have the vision and courage needed to look beyond their own professional field.
That is the strength of NHL Stenden: in a rapidly changing world, our people make the impossible possible.

Please check the website for an impression of our lectorate:
https://www.nhlstenden.com/onderzoek/watertechnologie

Procedure
Are you the enthusiastic and inspiring researcher in Water Technology we are looking for? Send your motivation and CV in one document, before 12th April 2024, by the application button for the attention of Luewton L. F. Agostinho, stating the subject of vacancy number 3307 ATI. CV’s without motivation will not be considered. The job interviews are scheduled for week 16 or 17 in Leeuwarden.
This vacancy will be posted internally and externally at the same time. In the event of equal suitability, internal candidates have priority.

Questions
For substantive questions about the position, please call Luewton L. F. Agostinho Lector Water Technology, tel. 06-24377484 or Cláudia Sousa, Project Manager Water Technology, 06-41117096

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated

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