Doctoral scholarship holder microfluidic crystallization

Department: Chemistry/Biochemistry
Regime Full-time

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The research group iPRACS of the Faculty of Applied Engineering and NANOrOPT of the Faculty of Science are looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of microfluidic crystallization.

Position

• You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in applied engineering, combining microfluidics with crystallization, theoretical insights, experimental setup of a fluid dynamic system and several laser setups to dive into the mechanisms of laser induced nucleation. This is a long standing problem that needs new insights at a fundamental level, which this pioneering project intends to address through the collection of very large amounts of data for sound statistical analysis.
• You execute independent research of outstanding level.
• 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 chemical/biochemical engineering as well as for the iPRACS research group or NANOrOPT.

Profile

• You have obtained a master’s degree in (applied) chemical or bioscience engineering, or in a similar field with relevant experience no longer than 4 years ago, or you will have obtained it by the time you start work.
• You can demonstrate excellent 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 excellent knowledge of chemical thermodynamics, physical chemistry and statistics.
• A demonstrable interest (project work, thesis, course work) in crystallisation, nucleation and growth mechanisms, microfluidics, data science, programming or laser optics is a plus.
• You can work independently and manage your own project.
• You are familiar with lab safety and organisation, and you can execute and report reproducible experiments.

What we offer

• We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of one year. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed up to a total of four years.
• The start date is 1 May 2023 or later – the starting date is flexible.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts  for doctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
• 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 Drie Eiken 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 9 March 2023 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button, complete the online application form and be sure to include the following attachments: (i) a motivation letter, (ii) your academic CV, and (iii) a writing sample, in which you were the main author (e.g., a thesis, abstract, paper).
• The selection committee will review all of the applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision has been made, we will inform you about the next steps in the selection procedure. Please make a note of the following date: 21 March 2023 (interviews).
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions  or send an email to [email protected] . If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Christophe Vande Velde, [email protected] , +32 3 265 18 46 ).

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