We are looking for a highly motivated and talented candidate who meets the following requirements:

You hold a Master’s degree in Chemistry or Material Sciences

You have a strong interest in sustainable technologies, electrochemistry, solution chemistry and batteries

You have a passion for science and technology

You enjoy both experimental laboratory work and modelling activities

You are able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative research team

You have good communication skills in English (written and spoken)

Experience in redox flow batteries is an asset, but not a requirement

Within the SOLVOMET group of KU Leuven, a PhD student will be hired to work on the development of new electrolytes for cerium-titanium redox flow batteries (RFBs).The large-scale deployment of renewable technologies will require cost-effective battery technologies to support the electrical grid for industry and society. Solving this...