Development Engineer - Electrical Double Layer Modulated Catalysis - Leuven - Contract

Development Engineer - Electrical Double Layer Modulated Catalysis

Initial 1 year contract (freelance/consultant) + potential extensions

Leuven (5 days onsite/week)

1st November start

40 hours/week

The assignment

• Design, execute, and analyze electrochemical and physicochemical experiments on novel catalyst and device structures.
• Develop testing methodologies to evaluate performance, stability, charge transport, and reaction behavior of advanced electrochemical systems.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment for electrochemical characterization, including impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, and related measurement techniques.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary researchers in materials science, chemistry, device engineering, and catalysis to interpret results and guide technology development.
• Document experimental findings, prepare technical reports, and contribute to project deliverables, publications, and interactions with project partners.

Required knowledge and skills

• You have a technical/scientific oriented Master degree in Chemistry, Chemical engineering, Physics, Electrical engineering or similar.
• A good understanding of electrochemistry, electrostatics or thermochemical conversion.
• At least a first relevant experience through Master internship/thesis is mandatory.
• A first relevant experience in labs is mandatory.
• You are pragmatic and have an hands-on mindset.
• You have strong communication skills and can easily make complex topics understandable.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.