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Wetsus, European centre of excellence for sustainable water technology
General company profile
Wetsus, European centre of excellence for sustainable water technology is a facilitating intermediary for trendsetting know-how development. Wetsus creates a unique environment and strategic cooperation for development of profitable and sustainable state of the art water treatment technology.
The inspiring and multidisciplinary collaboration between companies and research institutes from all over Europe in Wetsus results in innovations that contribute significantly to the solution of the global water problems. Wetsus’ scientific research program is defined by the private and public water sector.
The inspiring and multidisciplinary collaboration between companies and research institutes from all over Europe in Wetsus results in innovations that contribute significantly to the solution of the global water problems. Wetsus’ scientific research program is defined by the private and public water sector.
Company activities:
Wetsus Research, an unique doctoral program in water technology!
The research objective of Wetsus is to develop innovative and sustainable water technology. In our vision, this technology must be:
• based on process technology
• a potential breakthrough solution
• emission free
• part of an endless cycle (cradle to cradle)
• introduced into society by entrepreneurs
All info about the research at Wetsus can be found here.
HR Excellence in Research
Wetsus, European centre of excellence for sustainable water technology, has submitted a request for recognition as an organization with excellent HR policies for researchers. After approval, Wetsus may then use the HR logo “excellence in research”. The European Commission wants to promote openness and transparency on labour markets for researchers. To this end, Wetsus has drawn up a charter and code of conduct for the recruitment of researchers.
The research objective of Wetsus is to develop innovative and sustainable water technology. In our vision, this technology must be:
• based on process technology
• a potential breakthrough solution
• emission free
• part of an endless cycle (cradle to cradle)
• introduced into society by entrepreneurs
All info about the research at Wetsus can be found here.
HR Excellence in Research
Wetsus, European centre of excellence for sustainable water technology, has submitted a request for recognition as an organization with excellent HR policies for researchers. After approval, Wetsus may then use the HR logo “excellence in research”. The European Commission wants to promote openness and transparency on labour markets for researchers. To this end, Wetsus has drawn up a charter and code of conduct for the recruitment of researchers.
We are looking for
Intern/graduation students (Bsc and Msc) and PhD researchers.
For intern/graduation students you can find all available positions on our website https://www.wetsus.nl/thesis-internship-projects/. There is explained how you can apply!
For PhD candidates
With this link; https://phdpositionswetsus.eu/phd-positions-netherlands/ 7 new PhD projects are published.
The research program is divided in various themes (Clean water technology Waste water technology, Interaction with natural systems& Sensoring). Within these themes specific research subjects are defined, which are mainly carried out as PhD projects. If you are graduated or going to graduate in 2025 we welcome you to apply for these positions.
The profile
If you have clear research affinity, are enthusiastic about multidisciplinary cooperation, and have a Master degree in Environmental technology, Chemical technology, Membrane technology, Process technology, Chemistry, Physics and/or Microbiology/biotechnology, you are the ideal candidate for us!
For intern/graduation students you can find all available positions on our website https://www.wetsus.nl/thesis-internship-projects/. There is explained how you can apply!
For PhD candidates
With this link; https://phdpositionswetsus.eu/phd-positions-netherlands/ 7 new PhD projects are published.
The research program is divided in various themes (Clean water technology Waste water technology, Interaction with natural systems& Sensoring). Within these themes specific research subjects are defined, which are mainly carried out as PhD projects. If you are graduated or going to graduate in 2025 we welcome you to apply for these positions.
The profile
If you have clear research affinity, are enthusiastic about multidisciplinary cooperation, and have a Master degree in Environmental technology, Chemical technology, Membrane technology, Process technology, Chemistry, Physics and/or Microbiology/biotechnology, you are the ideal candidate for us!
What we have to offer
You get the opportunity to grow with an innovative, dynamic and future orientated top research institute. You can accelerate in the development of new water technology in cooperation with prominent companies and universities.
In most cases is the workplace in Leeuwarden, The Netherlands.
The salary is in accordance with the collective labour agreement of the Dutch Universities for PhD students. The PhD students will receive commencement of employment of the universities participating in Wetsus.
In most cases is the workplace in Leeuwarden, The Netherlands.
The salary is in accordance with the collective labour agreement of the Dutch Universities for PhD students. The PhD students will receive commencement of employment of the universities participating in Wetsus.
Company info

Address
Oostergoweg 9
8911 MA Leeuwarden
The Netherlands
8911 MA Leeuwarden
The Netherlands
Name contactperson
Nynke Broekens
E-mail
recruitment@wetsus.nl
Phone number
0582843000
Number of locations:
1
Website
https://www.wetsus.nl
Number of employees
100-150
Active in sectors
Bio/Life Sciences, Chemistry
Type of organisation
Research Institute