Doctoral scholarship holders chemistry

Organisation/Company University of Antwerp Research Field Chemistry » Analytical chemistry Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry Chemistry » Physical chemistry Chemistry » Other Engineering » Civil engineering Engineering » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Final date to receive applications 31 Aug 2026 - 21:59 (UTC) 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

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The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science is looking for three full-time
doctoral scholarship holders in the field of chemistry

Position

• You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the field of chemistry.
  • You will draw up a research plan and corresponding research methods in consultation with your supervisor(s) and undertake the necessary administration for a smooth PhD process.
  • You will conduct the research efficiently and to an appropriate standard, possibly abroad, and compete for funding for general or specific costs.
  • You will report progress to your supervisor(s) and committees, and present your research at scientific conferences.
  • You will defend your thesis publicly and aim for publication in the scientific press.
• 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.
• You perform research and publish scientific articles related to the research project.
• You carry out a number of teaching, research and service support tasks for the Department of Chemistry.

Profile

• You hold an academic Master degree in Chemistry, bio-engineering, in applied sciences (engineering) or civil engineering, each time with specialization in chemistry. Candidates that obtain their master degree ultimately at the moment of appointing the scholarship can also apply.
• Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision .
• You are a motivated person, willing to show commitment for a doctoral project, and to apply for an external funded fellowship (e.g., FWO fellowships 2027).
• You can communicate fluently in English and Dutch.
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• You show a pronounced interest in the research of one of the research groups of the Chemistry department at the University of Antwerp.

What we offer

• We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of one year. Together with your supervisor, you will look for additional funding.
• The planned start date is 1 January 2027
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• 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).
• As a doctoral researcher, you will have access to a wide and varied range of courses and an educational credit through the Antwerp Doctoral School .
• 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 .

The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.