Mechanistic Study of Secondary Nucleation
Listed on 2026-08-04
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Biotechnology -
Engineering
Research Scientist, Biotechnology
Organisation/Company KU LEUVEN Research Field Engineering » Chemical engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Final date to receive applications 24 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country Belgium Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 2 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC Reference Number BAP
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to investigate secondary nucleation mechanisms in crystallization processes within the ERC Advanced Grant project Crystal Control.
The project challenges conventional understanding by studying how crystal contact and surface properties drive secondary nucleation, enabling new strategies to control crystal properties in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Research Focus
- Experimental investigation of contact-driven secondary nucleation
- Study of crystal growth regimes and surface roughening
- Design and testing of structured crystallizers to control crystal contact
- Linking experimental insights to mechanistic understanding of nucleation
- Requirement: MSc in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related discipline with strong overall marks
- Knowledge of flow chemistry and crystallization will be regarded as a plus
- Adequate English ( written and verbal communication) for scientific interactions required
- Strong motivation is a must
- Willingness to work at interdisciplinary boundaries
The successful candidate will be offered a PhD fellowship to become part of our international team with global research linksto work towards a PhD. Funding can be provided for a period of 4 years.
The successful candidate will be offered a PhD fellowship to become part of our international team with global research linksto work towards a PhD. Funding can be provided for a period of 4 years.
Eligibility criteria
- Requirement: MSc in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related discipline with strong overall marks
- Knowledge of flow chemistry and crystallization will be regarded as a plus
- Adequate English ( written and verbal communication) for scientific interactions required
- Strong motivation is a must
- Willingness to work at interdisciplinary boundaries
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