doctoral scholarship holder

**Job Description**
The successful candidate will actively work on the preparation and defense of a Ph.D. thesis in Computational Chemistry within the MOSAIC research group at the Department of Chemistry. The research focuses on applying adaptive kinetic Monte Carlo simulations to model zeolite formation, specifically by studying hydrated silicate ionic liquids (HSILs). This approach aims to understand and steer the formation process of zeolites by tuning underlying reaction networks, with potential applications across chemistry, materials science, and medicine. The role also involves conducting research, publishing scientific articles, and performing teaching, research, and service support tasks for the Department of Chemistry.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Excellent study results
• Teaching competences in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision
• Research qualities in line with faculty and university research policies and the Department of Chemistry
• Motivated person, willing to show commitment for a doctoral project
• Willingness to apply for an external funded fellowship (e.g., FWO fellowships 2026)
• Fluent communication in English and Dutch
• Acts with attention to quality, integrity, creativity, and cooperation
• Pronounced interest in the computational chemistry research of Prof. Jelle Vekeman from the MOSAIC research group

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

**Experience**
Other:
• Candidates who obtain their master degree ultimately at the moment of appointing the scholarship can also apply.

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