NANAQUA - MSCA Doctoral Network

🚨 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

NorGenoTech AS is offering a fully-funded #MSCA #PhD position, focused on the Cytotoxicity and Safety Assessment of advanced heterojunction photocatalytic nanomaterials designed for the degradation of micropollutants in wastewater.   Under the supervision of Suresh C Pillai and Sergey Shaposhnikov, this project aims to build a cutting-edge technological platform to evaluate the cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of these novel nanomaterials. Using in vitro assays like Trypan Blue, Alamar Blue, and the comet assay, you will assess cell survival, DNA repair capacity, and oxidative stress after exposure to these materials. 🔬 This PhD position is crucial for ensuring that the nanomaterials developed within the project are safe for human and environmental health. By the end of this project, you will have helped create a comprehensive safety assessment framework that supports responsible innovation in photocatalytic nanomaterials for cleaner, safer water treatment. If you're passionate about nanotechnology, toxicology, and sustainable water purification, this is your chance to contribute to groundbreaking research and drive innovation. 🚀 ▶ Learn more and apply at: https://lnkd.in/df6N9uxT #PhDopportunities 🎓 #MSCA #Nanotechnology ⚛️ #EnvironmentalScience 🌍 #WaterTreatment 💧 #Toxicology 🧬 #Sustainability 🌿 #Research 📚 #Innovation

University of Tartu is offering a fully-funded #PhD position within the prestigious #MSCA program, focused on Catalytic Enhancement of Anaerobic Ammonium Oxidation (Anammox) for the removal of nitrogen and pharmaceutical compounds from 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

💧 PureBlue Water is offering a fully-funded #MSCA #PhD position to work on Hybrid Biofilm Systems Enhanced with Nanostructured Materials for improved micropollutant biodegradation in wastewater treatment. Under the expert supervision of Nelis De Rouck and Prof. Raf Dewil, this project will revolutionize biofilm-based wastewater treatment processes by incorporating nanostructured materials into moving bed biofilm reactors. 💡 The goal? To boost the degradation of micropollutants and dissolved organic matter while enhancing biofilm formation. 🔬 You’ll explore how these nano-modifications impact system performance and examine the role of specific cations in improving biodegradation. With extensive lab testing and real-world applications, you’ll have the chance to develop scalable solutions for decentralized wastewater systems that seamlessly integrate with existing infrastructure. 🚀 ⏱ 📩 Read more and apply now: https://lnkd.in/eQyvMr-q #PhDopportunities 🎓 #Nanotechnology ⚛️ #WaterTreatment 💧 #Sustainability 🌿 #EnvironmentalScience 🌍 #Research 📚 #WastewaterInnovation 🚀 #MSCA

🏫 Delft University of Technology is offering a fully-funded #PhD #MSCA position focused on the Application of Conductive Nanomaterials to enhance biodegradation in anaerobic membrane bioreactors (AnMBR). Under the supervision of Prof. Jules Van Lier and Prof. Henri Spanjers, this research aims to explore how conductive nanomaterials like iron oxides and graphene can reduce toxicity and improve the treatment of recalcitrant organic compounds in wastewater. The project will study the adsorptive and conductive properties of these nanomaterials to optimize their use in continuous-flow anaerobic bioreactors. 🔎 You will investigate the interaction between nanomaterials and toxic compounds, exploring adsorption/desorption kinetics, while testing combinations of nanoparticles to enhance anaerobic digestion. The project also includes long-term studies of nanoparticle behavior within the reactor system. If you're passionate about 🔬 nanotechnology, 💧 wastewater treatment, and 🍃 environmental sustainability, this PhD position offers an excellent opportunity to innovate in the field of advanced water purification technologies. ➡ ➡ Learn more and apply at: https://lnkd.in/gNyNSFUz #PhDopportunities 🎓 #Nanotechnology ⚛️ #WaterTreatment 💧 #EnvironmentalScience 🌍 #Sustainability 🌿 #Research 📚 #TUDelft #MSCA