Job Information Organisation/Company: Universiteit Antwerpen Department: Chemistry Research Field: Chemistry » Organic chemistry Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions:
PhD Positions Application Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 - 19:00 (Europe/Brussels) 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 Offer Description You will be working in the Maes group of the research division Organic Synthesis (ORSY) of the Department of Chemistry. ORSY is a partner in the Centre of Excellence CASCH and the Valorization Platform InSusChem of the University of Antwerp. Your research project will deal with the development of new synthetic methodologies to transform renewable feedstock into building blocks for the commodity and specialty chemicals industry. This will involve the development of catalytic processes. The novel synthetic methods will be developed in batch and then transferred to a continuous production system (flow). Additional info: You will receive a PhD scholarship which covers social security. The University of Antwerp offers you a contract of 1 year (which can be extended upon positive evaluation). For more information on the Maes group and recent publications in the field of biorenewables please visit our group website . Application process: Does this opening appeal to you? Please send a detailed CV, motivation letter, transcript of study results of your Bachelor and Master (include provisional transcripts with available grades if you have not yet fully completed your Master's degree) and contact details of minimum 1 previous supervisor VacancyORSY@uantwerpen.be before November 30th 2026. Only applications with all requested info included will be considered. Please mention “ Application PhD Biorenewables 2027 ” in the subject line. Where to apply E-mail: VacancyORSY@uantwerpen.be Requirements Research Field: Chemistry » Organic chemistry Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications Candidate profile: The ideal candidate for this position holds a master degree in chemistry or bioscience engineering (option chemistry) with proven hands-on experience in organic synthesis, analytical separation techniques, mass spectrometry, preparative purification techniques, and structural characterization of organic molecules. You have interest in and affinity with mechanistic studies. Previous experience with continuous flow chemistry is an advantage but not mandatory. You obtained or will have obtained your master degree between March 1, 2026 and October 31, 2027. Master students in their last year are encouraged to apply. Ability to work in a team as well as good communication/writing skills and a good mastery of the English language are required. A commitment to secure competitive external funding (such as an FWO PhD fellowship) to support your doctoral research is expected. Languages: ENGLISH Level: Excellent Additional Information Selection process Application process: Does this opening appeal to you? Please send a detailed CV, motivation letter, transcript of study results of your Bachelor and Master (include provisional transcripts with available grades if you have not yet fully completed your Master's degree) and contact details of minimum 1 previous supervisor VacancyORSY@uantwerpen.be before November 30th 2026. Only applications with all requested info included will be considered. Please mention “ Application PhD Biorenewables 2027 ” in the subject line. Website for additional job details: https://www.orsy-maes-group.be/home Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: University of Antwerp Country: Belgium Contact City: Antwerpen Website: https://www.orsy-maes-group.be/home Street: Groenenborgerlaan 171 Postal Code: 2020
