PhD position: Chemical recycling of polyolefin waste streams

KU Leuven is a renowned institution for research and education with international appeal ranked among the top universities worldwide. As a research-intensive and international university, KU Leuven excels in both basic and applied research, maintaining a strong interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary focus. Committed to international excellence, KU Leuven collaborates actively with research partners both in Belgium and abroad. The university offers academic education grounded in high-quality scientific research.

The PhD position will be situated within the Soft Matter, Rheology and Technology division, Centre for Industrial Process Technology and Polymer Processing Engineering lab, located on the Diepenbeek campus. This will be a perfect opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary group of top-notch researchers and benefit from this flourishing environment.
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We seek a motivated candidate with a MSc degree in Chemical Engineering, strong academic performance, and a passion for polymers and recycling. Knowledge and experience with polyolefins, polymer characterization techniques, and polymer recycling will be considered highly advantageous for this position. Proficiency in English (both written and verbal) for scientific communication is essential. Strong motivation and the ability to conduct independent research are crucial elements.

Offer

The successful candidate will be offered a PhD fellowship to join our team and pursue a PhD degree. This full-time position has an initial duration of one year, with the possibility of extension based on candidate’s performance. The ultimate goal is to obtain the PhD within four years period.

Interested?

For more information please contact Prof. dr. Anton Ginzburg, mail: anton.ginzburg@kuleuven.be

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