Biofabrication of functional cellulose

Chemical Engineering/Engineering Science

Organisation/Company KU LEUVEN Department Chemical Engineering/Engineering Science Research Field Engineering Chemical engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Final date to receive applications 15 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country Belgium Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number BAP
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Cellulose is a versatile biopolymer with distinctive properties that render it suitable for a broad spectrum of applications, including coatings, gels, and adsorbents. In this project.

You will employ bioprocess engineering to design advanced cellulose-based materials.

You will investigate the macromolecular mechanisms underlying cellulose biosynthesis in bacteria.

You will examine how bioprocess parameters influence the structural and morphological alterations of cellulose-based materials.

You will associate structural and morphological properties with the functionality of advanced cellulose-based materials.

You will gain access to advanced technology in biopolymer fabrication and functionalization.

You will collaborate with distinguished experts in biopolymer and biomaterial technology.

• A master degree in Engineering, Biosciences or (Bio)
  Chemistry
• Excellent skills in planning and performing laboratory work
• Independence, perseverance and positive attitude towardschallenges and opportunities
• Curiosity and openness to discover new breakthroughs
• Interest to collaborate with top level international researchers and to advance new sustainable technologies for biomaterials
• English language skills in reading, listening, writing and speaking
• Doctoral degree after 3 to 4 years of independent research and attending courses
• Top 50 University in the world, Top 10 in Europe
• Excellent opportunities of collaboration with world-classtop scientists
• Doctoral degree in collaboration with a international universities, research institutes and companies
• Excellent job opportunities after completion of PhD
• Doctoral degree after 3 to 4 years of independent research and attending courses
• Top 50 University in the world, Top 10 in Europe
• Excellent opportunities of collaboration with world-classtop scientists
• Doctoral degree in collaboration with a international universities, research institutes and companies
• Excellent job opportunities after completion of PhD

• A master degree in Engineering, Biosciences or (Bio)
  Chemistry
• Excellent skills in planning and performing laboratory work
• Independence, perseverance and positive attitude towardschallenges and opportunities
• Curiosity and openness to discover new breakthroughs
• Interest to collaborate with top level international researchers and to advance new sustainable technologies for biomaterials
• English language skills in reading, listening, writing and speaking