Fully Funded PhD in Materials Chemistry and Sustainable Polymer Chemistry at Stockholm University Stockholm University in Sweden

Stockholm University’s Department of Chemistry (Kemikum) is advertising a PhD position in Materials Chemistry focused on the chemical recycling of plastics . The project is hosted by the group of Kostas Parkatzidis and sits at the intersection of polymer science , catalysis , materials chemistry , and sustainable chemistry . The doctoral researcher will work on the synthesis and characterization of polymer- and carbon-based materials and catalysts, study their catalytic activity using model mole...

📢 A postdoctoral position is coming soon at Laboratoire de Chimie de Coordination (LCC-CNRS, Toulouse) in France, within the ANR NANOCAPIL project. The project focuses on the development of nanostructured porous catalytic materials and combines nanomaterials , polymer chemistry , porous materials , and catalysis . The research aims to create innovative catalytic systems based on metal nanoparticles and polymeric coacervates . This is a multidisciplinary collaboration involving LCC-CNRS (Toulouse...

A PhD position is available at the University of Massachusetts Lowell focusing on plastics sustainability and recycling for the academic year 2026–2027. The research will cover sustainable materials, chemical recycling, and circular systems analysis, aiming to advance the field of plastics sustainability. Applicants should have a background in Chemical Engineering, Polymer/Plastics Engineering, or Chemistry, and a strong interest in sustainability and materials research. The position is ideal fo...

A postdoctoral fellowship is available at the Basque Center for Macromolecular Design and Engineering, POLYMAT Fundazioa, in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain. The project focuses on the development of sustainable semicrystalline materials, placing the successful candidate in a research environment centered on macromolecular design, polymer chemistry, and advanced materials development. This is a full-time, temporary postdoctoral appointment with an expected start date of 15 September 2026. Applican...

CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune is inviting applications from prospective PhD students to work with K. Krishnamoorthy on rechargeable batteries and related materials chemistry. The research themes mentioned in the post include synthesis of organic small molecules , polymer design , electrolyte solvation control (for systems such as LiPF6 and NaPF6), Li+ and Na+ ion-transporting polymers , and construction of battery architectures to improve ion diffusion. This is a strong fit for student...