In the Designer in Bioprocess Engineering programme, you develop yourself into a visionary team-player with a state-of-the-art background in biosciences and chemical engineering, prepared for innovative bioprocess design. You gain business knowledge, e.g., economical evaluation and project management, to evaluate the implementation of developed processes in an industrial environment. Throughout the programme, you are trained to develop and apply an independent attitude, a critical approach, creativity and a focus on innovative application in the interdisciplinary field of Biochemical Engineering. The biotech industries in the Netherlands and abroad value graduated Designers in Bioprocess Engineering and offer them a range of careers in all facets of bioprocess development.

In the first year, PDEng-trainees take mandatory courses and a personal selection from advanced courses in fermentation technology, microbiology, downstream processing, environmental biotechnology, or biocatalysis, along with economic evaluation and project management courses. A group design project will be carried out. The second year consists of an individual design project carried out in, or in close collaboration with, industry.

For more information, see: www.pdeng.tudelft.nl/bpe or www.4TU.nl/sai/en/programmes-and-tracks/bpe

Applicants should have a Master degree in (Bio) Chemical Engineering, Food or Environmental Technology, Biotechnology, or a related discipline. Candidates need to be interested in pursuing a career in industry. We are especially looking for trainees with an open, creative mind and a critical attitude: trainees with ambition in innovative design. A good command of the English language (written and spoken) is essential, and a good command of the Dutch language is desired. Trainees will be recruited from the top 10% of the student population.

Fixed-term contract: Initially a 1-year contract, with a possible 1-year extension (2 years total).

The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount for health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. An International Children’s Centre offers child care and an international primary school. Dual Career Services offers support to accompanying partners. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities

For more information about this position or to apply, please contact Yvonne van Gameren, phone: +31 (0)15-2789857, e-mail: y.m.vangameren@tudelft.nl.

To enter the online application procedure, please follow the link at www.pdeng.tudelft.nl/bpe. You are requested to submit in English, preferably in one PDF file:
• Letter of application in which you explain your interest in the traineeship in Bioprocess Engineering and in design in general (maximum 600 words)
• Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages A4)
• Master's and Bachelor's transcripts including grades obtained (plus a scale that indicates the maximum, minimum and passing grades)
• Copies of Master's and Bachelor's degrees
• A copy of your passport
• Two reference letters from supervisors of recent (scientific) projects or work

When applying for this position, please indicate your preferred start date (coming February or coming September).

Deadline for application
Please note our application deadline of 3 months before start date for EU nationals and 5 months for non EU nationals. A presentation and an interview will be part of the selection procedure.

The application deadline for submitting your documents:

September intake:
1st of April for Non-Europeans
1st of August for Europeans

February intake:
1st of September for Non-Europeans
1st of November for Europeans

Delft University of Technology

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is a multifaceted institution offering education and carrying out research in the technical sciences at an internationally recognized level. Education, research and design are strongly oriented towards applicability. TU Delft develops technologies for future generations, focusing on sustainability, safety and economic vitality. At TU Delft you will work in an environment where technical sciences and society converge. TU Delft comprises eight faculties, unique laboratories, research institutes and schools.

The faculty of Applied Sciences strives towards the highest quality education at all levels and towards fundamental and problem-oriented research which pushes back the boundaries of science and is of significant relevance to society in the areas of Life Science, Biotechnology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics and Nuclear Reactor Physics. In its six departments and five educational areas there are about 1,400 students (BSc and MSc) and 900 employees (including 240 PhD candidates).

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