PhD candidate in the field of microbial biotechnology

Il y a 2 jours

Antwerp, Belgique University of Antwerp Temps plein
The Faculty of Applied Engineering at the University of Antwerp is looking for a full-time doctoral scholarship holder in the field of industrial wastewater engineering You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the field of industrial wastewater engineering, dealing with sustainable and innovative biological processes. The PhD project specifically focusses on low DO biological nutrient removal from (industrial) wastewater. You hold a master’s degree in biochemical engineering technology, bioscience engineering or similar, or you will have obtained it by the time you start working. You are eligible and are willing to submit a project proposal for an externally funded doctoral fellowship at the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO).

We offer
a doctoral scholarship for a period of two years. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed once for another two-year period. The planned start date is February 1st 2027 or as soon as possible after that date. You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including November 20nd 2026 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button, complete the online application form and be sure to include the following attachments: a motivation letter, your academic CV, and a brief (about 1 page) description of your proposed research plan.