PhD in Polymers for Additive Manufacturing and Drug Delivery at KU Leuven KU Leuven in Belgium

KU Leuven is offering a full-time PhD position focused on the development of synthetic, biodegradable polymers for additive manufacturing and drug delivery applications. The research aims to combine materials science and pharmaceutical innovation to create advanced, customizable drug delivery systems using 3D printing techniques such as electrospinning. The successful candidate will join a leading European university, ranked 43rd globally, and work under the supervision of Prof. dr.

Arn Mignon and Jef Brebels. Applicants should have a Master's degree in chemical engineering, materials engineering, chemistry, or a related field, and demonstrate strong skills in polymer science, teamwork, critical thinking, and English communication.

The initial contract is for one year, with the expectation that the selected candidate will apply for an FWO PhD scholarship. Application materials include a CV, motivation letter, academic transcripts, and degree certificates. The deadline for applications is 17 November 2025. For further details, candidates can contact the supervisors via email or visit the provided application link.