PhD Renewable Chemicals
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Organisation/Company Universiteit Antwerpen Department Chemistry Research Field Chemistry » Organic chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- 19:00 (Europe/Brussels) Country Belgium Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
You will be working in the Maes group of the research division Organic Synthesis (ORSY) of the Department of Chemistry. ORSY is a partner in the Centre of Excellence CASCH and the Valorization Platform InSusChem of the University of Antwerp. Your research project will deal with the development of new synthetic methodologies to transform renewable feedstock into building blocks for the commodity and specialty chemicals industry. This will involve the development of catalytic processes. The novel synthetic methods will be developed in batch and then transferred to a continuous production system (flow).
Additional info: You will receive a PhD scholarship which covers social security. The University of Antwerp offers you a contract of 1 year (which can be extended upon positive evaluation). For more information on the Maes group and recent publications in the field of biorenewables please visit our group website .
Requirements
Research Field Chemistry » Organic chemistry Education Level Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Candidate profile: The ideal candidate for this position holdsa master degree in chemistry or bioscience engineering (option chemistry)with proven hands-on experience in organic synthesis, analytical separation techniques, mass spectrometry, preparative purification techniques, and structural characterization of organic molecules. You have interest in and affinity with mechanistic studies.
Previous experience with continuous flow chemistry is an advantage but not mandatory. You obtained or will have obtained your master degree between March 1, 2026 and October 31, 2027. Master students in their last year are encouraged to apply. Ability to work in a team as well as good communication/writing skills and a good mastery of the English language are required. A commitment to secure competitive external funding (such as an FWO PhD fellowship) to support your doctoral research is expected.
Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent
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