Technical Engineer – NMR Methodology and Probe Development
MREnergy Group
Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
Full-time position with perspective on permanent employment
About MREnergy group
The MREnergy (Magnetic Resonance, Electrochemistry and Energy Materials) Group is a new research group at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) developing advanced magnetic resonance technologies to address fundamental challenges in energy storage, conversion, and sustainable chemistry.
Our research focuses on developing and applying in situ and operando Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) methodologies and instrumentation to understand chemical and electrochemical processes under reaction conditions.
About the position
We are looking for a Technical Engineer specializing in NMR instrumentation to join MREnergy.
This position is intended as a permanent technical role within the group. The initial appointment will be a one-year temporary contract, with the intention to convert it to a permanent contract following a positive evaluation.
Earliest starting date: 1st Dec 2026
As one of the core members of MREnergy, you will help establish and continuously develop the group’s NMR instrumentation capabilities. Your primary responsibility will be the development and implementation of advanced NMR instrumentation and experimental methodologies within the MREnergy group.
Your activities will include:
• Designing, constructing, and optimizing custom NMR probes and probe components.
• Developing specialized NMR-compatible electrochemical cells, flow cells, and other types of in situ cells.
• Integrating NMR instrumentation with advanced NMR experiments.
• Troubleshooting and maintaining custom and commercial NMR systems.
• Helping establish and expand the MREnergy NMR instrumentation capabilities.
• Collaborating with Dutch NMR facilities including the Magnetic Resonance Research Center in Nijmegen and the Dutch uNMR-NL partners, academic collaborators, and industrial partners.
• Assisting managing the group and mentoring students.
• Supporting researchers with technically demanding NMR experiments.
Whom are we looking for?
A PhD is preferred, but we are also open to candidates with a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, physics, engineering.
You should have:
• Hands-on experience with NMR spectroscopy and instrumentation
• A good understanding of NMR theories or the ability and motivation to develop this expertise.
• Strong experimental and technical problem-solving skills.
• The ability to design, build, test, troubleshoot experimental hardware.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with researchers from different scientific and engineering backgrounds.
• Good communication skills and English.
Experience with RF electronics, CAD, machining, 3D printing, PCB development, or automation would be particularly valuable. What matters most is that you enjoy building things, solving technical problems, and realizing challenging NMR experiments that have not been done before.
What we offer
• An initial one-year temporary employment contract, with the intention to convert to a permanent contract following a positive evaluation.
• For a candidate with a PhD and relevant NMR experience, the anticipated salary is approximately €5,815–€6,699 gross per month including 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus, depending on experience and the salary step agreed with TU/e.
• The opportunity to become a core, long-term member of the newly established MREnergy Group.
• A stable role in which you can develop and take ownership of the group’s NMR instrumentation capabilities, with substantial independence and responsibility.
• Opportunities to contribute to scientific publications, instrumentation developments, collaborations, intellectual property.
• Additional employment benefits in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU).
Please send your CV and contacts of at least two suggested referees to Evan Wenbo Zhao (evanzhao111@gmail.com), Incoming Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology.