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PhD in Nonlinear Molecular Spectroscopy of Elastic Water and Hydrogels AMOLF in Netherlands

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Feb 6, 2027

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Netherlands

University

AMOLF

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Keywords

Chemistry
Materials Science
Biology
Spectroscopy
Fluid Mechanics
Hydrogel
Physics

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PhD opportunity in nonlinear molecular spectroscopy of elastic water and hydrogels at AMOLF, Amsterdam.

This PhD project focuses on the molecular-scale structure and dynamics of water and polymer networks in biological hydrogels and supramolecular hydrogels. The work uses advanced nonlinear spectroscopic methods, especially femtosecond two-dimensional infrared spectroscopy and polarization-resolved femtosecond infrared spectroscopy, to understand how microscopic water/network dynamics determine macroscopic viscoelastic and responsive properties.

The position is hosted by the Ultrafast Spectroscopy group of Prof. dr. Huib J. Bakker at AMOLF. The group studies molecular-scale structural dynamics of complex liquids and solids using techniques such as 2D-IR spectroscopy, vibrational surface sum-frequency generation, and GHz-THz dielectric relaxation spectroscopy.

Eligibility: applicants should have a Master’s degree in Physics or Physical Chemistry. Experience with femtosecond lasers and/or nonlinear spectroscopy is considered a bonus.

Funding and conditions: this is a full-time PhD appointment for four years with NWO-I/AMOLF. The starting salary is €2,781 gross per month, with a salary indication up to €3,115 per month. AMOLF also supports incoming international PhD students with housing and visa applications and reimburses transport and furnishing expenses.

Location: Amsterdam Science Park, Amsterdam, Netherlands. After successful completion, the PhD degree will be granted by the University of Amsterdam.

Application: apply online through the vacancy page. A transcript is mandatory; applications without a transcript will not be considered. Online screening may be part of the selection process. Deadline: 6 February 2027.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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