Research treatment methods for brackish water and seawater using pilot installations and membrane technologies such as reverse osmosis. Based in Breda, 32–40 hours per week; gross monthly salary €3,475–€5,469 on a 40-hour basis.
The role
As a process technologist, you will investigate how alternative water sources, including brackish water and seawater, can be treated. You will work with pilot installations, with membrane technology, including reverse osmosis (RO), as a key part of the research.
You will develop research plans, carry out studies with colleagues and report the findings. You will turn the results into conceptual process designs for installations that can be built, and advise management on possible options.
Your base is Breda, and you will also regularly work at research sites in North Brabant.
What you bring
- A relevant higher-education qualification at HBO level, for example in water management, environmental science or chemical technology; a university-level WO qualification is preferred.
- Preferably several years of experience with water-treatment technologies, including membrane technology.
- A practical approach, strong analytical and conceptual skills, and the ability to analyse complex issues and explain them clearly to colleagues and management.
- Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to dialogue; you can present ideas and plans clearly in reports and presentations.
- You take initiative, work in a project-oriented way, take ownership and collaborate effectively.
What is offered
- 32–40 hours per week, with flexible working hours and scope to organise your working week.
- Gross monthly salary of €3,475–€5,469, based on a 40-hour working week and dependent on education and experience.
- The option to work from home or from office locations.
- Opportunities for training and professional development, room for your own ideas and initiatives, and a varied range of work.
- Collaboration with colleagues on technical research and solutions.