Duties: Leading the data work packages in European programs and the EIRENE data platform infrastructure project Engage with chemical risk actors and institutes in Environment & Health research and regulation to optimize exchange and re-use of data between the different risk assessment actors including universities, research organizations, regulatory agencies, and disciplines; Work together with other expert leaders in VITO on game changing research by integrating existing data platforms
Requirements: You hold a Master or Ph.D. degree in Environmental Sciences or Life Sciences, or a related field; You have experience in leading roles in research projects concerning Environmental health and Chemical Risk Assessment; You have a strong vision on data landscape and data needs in Environmental Health Research and Chemical Risk Assessment

Duties: You will contribute to climate change mitigation through the development of a more efficient technology for the production of green hydrogen and ammonia, as part of our enthusiastic and dynamic research team of over 30 talented individuals; You will develop, integrate and optimise layered electrode structures and components for membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs); the developed electrodes will be comprehensively characterised to gain insight into their composition, microstructure and properties
Requirements: PhD degree in Electrochemistry, Fuel Cell Technology, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering or related fields; You have relevant background in PEM cell design and common electrochemical techniques (cyclic voltammetry-CV, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy; EIS)

Duties: Oversee the day-to-day management and maintenance of our HPC cluster; Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement necessary upgrades to ensure uninterrupted HPC services; Provide user support for HPC systems and applications; Collaborate with researchers and IT teams to understand computational needs and provide tailored solutions; Conduct training sessions and tutorials to empower users in utilizing HPC resources effectively; Keep track of the latest developments and technologies in the field to ensure our HPC environment remains state-of-the-art
Requirements: Proven track record as a Linux System Administrator; Working knowledge of Python, Conda, and Jupyter Notebooks; Experience managing access privileges with Active Directory and authentications (e.g. Kerberos and NFS security); Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; Enthusiastic about further developing the platform independently; Proactive, takes initiative and follows through on opportunities