Doctoral Scholarship Holder

**Job Description**
Actively work on the preparation and defense of a PhD thesis in the field of Organic Synthesis within the Vroemans group, which specializes in designing, synthesizing, and applying organic molecules for sustainable chemistry. Responsibilities include performing research, publishing scientific articles, and carrying out teaching, research, and service support tasks for the Department of Chemistry. The role involves synthesis of (chiral) organic and heterocyclic molecules, green and biobased chemistry, and the synthesis and testing of polymer additives and self-immolative polymers, including analysis and purification using spectroscopic and thermal analysis techniques.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Demonstrate excellent study results.
• Possess teaching competences in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
• Exhibit research qualities in line with faculty and university research policies and the Department of Chemistry.
• Motivated and willing to show commitment for a doctoral project.
• Willingness to apply for an external funded fellowship (e.g., FWO fellowships 2026).
• Communicate fluently in English and Dutch.
• Act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• Show a pronounced interest in the research in the field of organic synthesis of the Vroemans group.

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Chemistry (Master degree)
• Bio-engineering (Master degree)
• Applied sciences (engineering) with specialization in chemistry (Master degree)
• Civil engineering with specialization in chemistry (Master degree)

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