NANAQUA - MSCA Doctoral Network

🎓 University of Tartu is offering a fully-funded #PhD position within the prestigious #MSCA program, focused on Catalytic Enhancement of Anaerobic Ammonium Oxidation for Nitrogen and Pharmaceutical Removal in Wastewater. Under the supervision of Prof. Ivar Zekker, this research aims to harness the power of nanomaterials to boost Anammox processes. The project will explore the use of biomass-derived nano-structured carbonaceous substances (n-CCSs) to enhance the degradation of pharmaceutically active compounds (PhACs), while also improving nitrogen removal efficiency. 🔬 You’ll investigate both suspended and immobilized n-CCSs, studying their impact on microbial community dynamics, PhAC degradation, and bioelectrochemical systems (BES) to optimize removal processes. This is a unique opportunity to advance your career in environmental biotechnology, contributing to real-world solutions for sustainable wastewater treatment. 🚀 📍 Learn more and apply now at: https://lnkd.in/d6SH6MKp #PhDopportunities 🎓 #MSCA #Nanotechnology ⚛️ #WaterTreatment 💧 #Sustainability 🌿 #EnvironmentalScience 🌍 #Research 📚 #WastewaterInnovation 🚀 #Anammox

🤖 PhD Opportunity at 🇧🇪 KU Leuven: AI-Optimized Nanoparticles for Environmental Sustainability 🌍 KU Leuven is offering a fully-funded #PhD #MSCA position in a groundbreaking project on AI-Optimized Nanoparticle Systems for advanced anaerobic biodegradation of micropollutants. Under the supervision of Prof. Lise Appels, this innovative research integrates artificial intelligence (AI) with nanotechnology to develop a cutting-edge system that enhances the anaerobic breakdown of contaminants in wastewater. Using AI algorithms, the project will optimize nanoparticle properties to support microbial processes, improving the efficiency and adaptability of biodegradation in real-time. As part of the team, you will explore the role of nanoparticles as micro-reactors and assess how AI can dynamically adjust environmental conditions to maximize biodegradation efficiency. This work combines simulation with hands-on experimentation to deliver scalable, adaptable solutions for wastewater treatment. If you are passionate about AI, nanotechnology, and sustainable environmental engineering, this PhD position offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation in water purification! 👀 ✅ Learn more and apply NOW: https://lnkd.in/g3kFXMWC #PhD #training #research #development 🎓 #AI 🤖 #Nanotechnology ⚛️ #WaterTreatment 💧 #EnvironmentalScience 🌍 #Sustainability 🌿 #Research 📚 #KULeuven #MSCA

Now you can still apply for Delft University of Technology offer for a fully-funded #MSCA #PhD opportunity as part of an innovative project on Electrocatalytic Water Purification Using Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials. This research shall be supervised by Prof. Ivan Buijnsters, and it aims to develop high-performance 2D nanomaterials such as TMDs and MXenes for electrocatalytic degradation of organic compounds in water. You will get the chance to use advanced synthesis techniques like atomic layer deposition (ALD), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and chemical-mechanical polishing to engineer and optimize these materials, followed by detailed characterization and electrochemical performance evaluation. 💧 This project offers the chance to work with state-of-the-art techniques and contribute to advancements in water purification and nanotechnology. ➡️ Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dC4xVjrs #MSCA #research #TUDelft #watertreatment #future #sustenability #training #international #collaboration

📢 We are thrilled to announce the reopening of 3 PhD positions in the prestigious #MSCA Doctoral Network NANAQUA. If you're passionate about cutting-edge research in water purification, catalysis, and advanced nanotechnologies, this is your chance to join a global team driving innovation in sustainable solutions. 💼 Only three positions available! DC6: Electrocatalytic Water Purification Using Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials Host institution: Delft University of Technology Supervisor: Ivan Buijnsters DC8: AI-Optimized Nanoparticle Systems for Advanced Anaerobic Biodegradation of Micropollutants Host institution: KU Leuven Supervisor: Lise Appels DC11: Catalytic Enhancement of Anaerobic Ammonium Oxidation for Nitrogen and Pharmaceutical Removal in Wastewater Host institution: University of Tartu Supervisor: Ivar Zekker 📌 These positions offer the unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, gain international experience, and contribute to impactful research projects. 🔗 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/dmK-qS9u Don't miss the chance to shape the future of environmental sustainability through groundbreaking research. Feel free to share this post with your network or tag someone who might be interested! 🌟 #PhDOpportunity #Nanaqua #research #Training #MSCA #WaterPurification #Nanotechnology #ResearchAndInnovation

🚨 One day left to apply! 🚨 Today is the final day to submit your application for one of the 16 fully-funded #PhD positions within #MSCA NANAQUA project—a groundbreaking EU initiative focused on innovative chemical engineering and #WastewaterTreatment solutions. Under the leadership of Prof. Lise Appels at KU Leuven, this 36-month research opportunity offers access to a dynamic, interdisciplinary consortium of top academic and industry partners. 🔍 The project integrates Nanomaterials (NMs) into advanced water treatment processes, providing a unique platform for you to gain hands-on experience in (bio)chemical water treatment, (eco)toxicology, and environmental sustainability assessment. 📅 Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to contribute to high-impact research while developing valuable skills in an international, collaborative setting. Deadline: October 10, 2024! 👉 Submit your application today and join a project that’s shaping the future of sustainable water treatment. More details at: nanaqua.eu Najmeh Askari, PhD; Lise Appels; Mohammadreza Kamali; Maite Moreira; Luigi Rizzo; Ivan Buijnsters; Jules Van Lier; Henri Spanjers; Nelis De Rouck; PureBlue Water; Ivar Zekker; NorGenoTech AS; Suresh C Pillai; Deirdre Cabooter; William Peveler; Pieter Van Aken; Department of Chemical Engineering - KU Leuven; KU Leuven; Sidewave; European Research Executive Agency (REA) NANAQUA - MSCA Doctoral Network is funded by the European Union. #Nanotechnology #WaterTreatment #PhDOpportunity #MSCA #EnvironmentalSustainability

🎓 University of Glasgow (UGL) announces a fully-funded PhD position at part of #MSCA NANAQUA project. 📚 Under the supervision of William Peveler, this research will focus 🔎 on the development of advanced nanosensor platforms for the rapid detection of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) in water, both before and after treatment. 📌 The objective of the project is to create a multimodal, responsive nanomaterial-based sensor capable of identifying CECs with precision and speed. 🔬 The research will involve designing and synthesizing magnetic core nanomaterials with stimuli-responsive properties. ✅ Apply now to be part of this innovative research that merges nanotechnology with environmental sustainability, making a significant impact on global water treatment solutions ✅ https://lnkd.in/dp6qCeAW #Nanotechnology #WaterTreatment #Nanosensors #EnvironmentalMonitoring #PhDOpportunity #MSCA #Innovation #CECs

⚡ A fully-funded PhD position is offered by the Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (USC) as part of #MSCA NANAQUA project! Supervised by Maite Moreira, this chemical and environmental engineering project will focus on conducting a Life-Cycle Sustainability Analysis of nanomaterials used in water treatment technologies. 💫 Key focus areas include: - Using process modeling & material flow analysis tools like SuperPro Designer and Aspen Plus to scale up lab findings. - Performing a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to evaluate resource efficiency, pinpoint environmental hotspots, and conduct sensitivity analyses. - Conducting a Life Cycle Costing (LCC) to assess the economic feasibility while considering market trends. - Assessing the social impact of these new technologies, ensuring they bring tangible benefits to communities. 🚀 This is your chance to contribute to cutting-edge research that combines nanotechnology and sustainability to address global environmental challenges. 🌎 ➡ ➡ ➡ Apply now and join a dynamic international team: https://lnkd.in/dU2W6T7b #Sustainability #WaterTreatment #Nanomaterials #EnvironmentalImpact #PhDOpportunity #MSCA #Innovation #LifeCycleAssessment #LCA

🚨 5 more days to apply! 🚨 There are 5 days remaining to apply for 16 fully-funded #PhD positions within #MSCA #NANAQUA project, an exciting and impactful EU initiative dedicated to cutting-edge chemical engineering and #WastewaterTreatment. Under the coordination of Prof. Lise Appels from KU Leuven, NANAQUA offers a 36-month research opportunity in a vibrant, interdisciplinary consortium involving top academic and industry partners. 🔍 This project focuses on integrating Nanomaterials (NMs) into innovative water treatment processes. Successful candidates will gain invaluable training across areas like (bio)chemical water treatment, (eco)toxicology, and environmental sustainability assessment. 📅 Deadline: October 10, 2024! Don’t miss this incredible chance to engage in groundbreaking research and develop valuable skills in an international, collaborative environment. 💧 👉👉 For more details and to submit your application, visit: nanaqua.eu. Najmeh Askari, PhD; Lise Appels; Mohammadreza Kamali; Maite Moreira; Luigi Rizzo; Ivan Buijnsters; Jules Van Lier; Henri Spanjers; Nelis De Rouck; PureBlue Water; Ivar Zekker; NorGenoTech AS; Suresh C Pillai; Deirdre Cabooter; William Peveler; Pieter Van Aken; Department of Chemical Engineering - KU Leuven; KU Leuven; SIDEWAVE; European Research Executive Agency (REA) NANAQUA - MSCA Doctoral Network is funded by the European Union. #Research #PhDopportunities #EUfunding #Sustainability #EnvironmentalScience #Nanotechnology #ChemicalEngineering #Innovation

Atlantic Technological University is offering a fully-funded #PhD position within the #MSCA program, focused on evaluating the impact of reactive oxidation species (ROS) generated by semiconductor oxide nanoparticles on bacterial cell integrity in natural environments. 🌱 Under the supervision of Prof. Suresh C Pillai, this exciting project will investigate the biological effects of ROS, including hydroxyl radicals and singlet oxygen, on bacterial cell membranes, cell wall integrity, and DNA. The research will involve the use of cutting-edge techniques such as XRD, XPS, SEM, and Raman spectroscopy to characterize the antimicrobial properties of the nanocatalysts, while DFT calculations will help predict material behavior during reactions. ‼ The study will provide vital insights into how nanoparticles interact with bacteria in real-world environments, deepening our understanding of their antimicrobial mechanisms. 💧 If you’re passionate about nanotechnology, microbiology, and environmental science, this position offers a unique chance to contribute to groundbreaking research in nanoparticle-bacteria interactions and water treatment. ➡ ➡ ➡ Learn more and apply today at: https://lnkd.in/dBZ9Ym86 #PhDopportunities 🎓 #MSCA #Nanotechnology ⚛️ #EnvironmentalScience 🌍 #WaterTreatment 💧 #ROS 🧪 #Sustainability 🌿 #Research 📚 #Innovation

A fully-funded #PhD #MSCA is being offered by KU Leuven. The position has focus on developing an innovative two-dimensional liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LCxLC-MS) method for monitoring Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) and their degradation products in environmental water. 🎓 Guided by Prof. Deirdre Cabooter and Prof. Raf Dewil, this research aims to design a highly sensitive LCxLC-MS system that can resolve and identify degradation products (DPs) formed through nano-photocatalytic water treatment processes. 🔬 You’ll be developing novel approaches to combine orthogonal LC methods, such as reversed-phase liquid chromatography (RPLC) and hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography (HILIC), to enhance the detection of CECs and DPs at nanomolar concentrations. Once optimized, the system will be applied to real-world water samples, ensuring the safety and efficiency of advanced water treatment technologies. 🚀 This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in environmental science, water purification, and analytical chemistry, driving innovation in wastewater treatment. 🚀 ⏩ Learn more and 📩 apply at: https://lnkd.in/dCz4nd7D #PhDopportunities 🎓 #MSCA #LCxLCMS 🧪 #WaterTreatment 💧 #Nanotechnology ⚛️ #EnvironmentalScience 🌍 #Sustainability 🌿 #Research 📚 #Innovation