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The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of the synthesis and property testing of B,N-containing flame retardant candidates.
Position
- You will work actively on the preparation of a PhD thesis in the field of experimental and applied organic chemistry within the Organic Synthesis (ORSY) division. Your research project will focus on synthesizing novel B,N-containing flame retardant candidates and evaluating their properties in pure form, as well as their performance in various polymer matrices.
- You will publish scientific articles related to the research project.
- You will carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks for the department of Chemistry.
Profile
- You hold a Master degree in Chemistry or Bio-Engineering with specialization chemistry. Students in the final year of their Master’s degree (graduation summer 2025) are encouraged to apply.
- You can demonstrate good study results.
- Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
- Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
- You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
- You have experience in organic synthesis, the use of characterization methods for structural elucidation, and preparative purification techniques.
- You are motivated by fundamental research with a potential societal impact.
- You have a keen interest in the evaluation of polymer additives.
- You can work independently and efficiently, as well as in a team.
- You have a very good mastery of English and are an excellent communicator.
What we offer
- We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of one year. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed for another three years.
- The planned start date is between May 2025 and September 2025 or as soon as possible after that date.
- Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders.
- You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
- You will do most of your work at Campus Groenenborger in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
- Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.
Want to apply?
- You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 31st of March 2025 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:
- a motivation letter
- a detailed academic CV
- an overview of your study marks
- contact details of two previous supervisors or teachers
- The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure.
- If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Robby Vroemans (robby.vroemans@uantwerpen.be).
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